[Huskyfan68]

I bought a new vent hood for my stove. (Broan PM390) My electrian already ran a hard wire (120V) to where the fan will go above the stove. The fan comes with a power cord to plug into a 120V outlet. It will be a pain for me to now install another outlet up in that area to plug this into- Can I just wire this unit direct into the 120V line I already have run? I would insure it's connected properly with connections in box etc.....

 

[J. V.]

Look at the package the fan came in and see if its rated for plug and cord and hard wiring. Most likely it is. I personally have never seen a new range hood come with cord and plug. If the range hood instructions allow for hard wire, you can disconnect the cord inside the junction box and hook it directly to the cable your electrician has provided. Make sure you use a NM (romex) connector to secure the cable as it enters the junction box.

 

[rjniles]

^^ JV's input is spot on.

Personally since you have a dedicated circuit in that location I would reroute into the cabinet above and install a receptacle. More flexibility and you can install a OTR microwave down the road.

 

[k_buz]

Technically, a cord connected hood needs its own circuit.

422.16 (B) (4)

 

[parman]

I found an installation manual on the sears.com website and it does not even give a cord and plug type connection option.

If it is cord and plug, I would lean towards taking that 120V line and make it a receptacle and plug your fan into it. As long as you have future access to the cord and plug and the cord does not travel through a ceiling.

If you really don't want to do that, go ahead and hard wire it. You cannot use the cord that came with your fan as your wiring method.

 

[JuzRick]

I would suggest that you do install a receptacle vs cutting the plug in of the cord..specially when it's specified on the provided manual. You could void out the warranty if a electrical problem arise. For it is factory made..anything factory made by machine can have defects even after its been tested/inspected! Just a thought for you.

 

[J. V.]

I would suggest that you do install a receptacle vs cutting the plug in of the cord..specially when it's specified on the provided manual. You could void out the warranty if a electrical problem arise. For it is factory made..anything factory made by machine can have defects even after its been tested/inspected! Just a thought for you.

For the record, no one has suggested he cut anything. Removing the cord from its connection inside the range hood junction box is what I was referring to.
Like I said. I have NEVER seen a range hood come brand new with a cord on it. That said, the cord would have to be accessible and who wants an ugly cord and receptacle visible, when the fans electrical source could be hidden behind the wall.
In fact I would say 100% of all range hoods I have installed and seen in homes are hard wired.
Or they are plugged into a receptacle in a cabinet.

 

[Chokingdogs]

Interesting, this particular unit does in fact come with a cord, and the instructions explicitly state it must be plugged into an outlet. The instruction do not say anywhere it can be "converted" to a hard wired unit, at least that I can see.

http://www.broan.com/common/productDigitalAssethandler.ashx?id=b671ca39-cca6-4d33-857c-0fd5d8ee4c99

 

[k_buz]

This also isn't your typical range hood. It must be cord and plug connected to a dedicated branch circuit.

 

[JuzRick]

For the record, no one has suggested he cut anything. Removing the cord from its connection inside the range hood junction box is what I was referring to.
Like I said. I have NEVER seen a range hood come brand new with a cord on it. That said, the cord would have to be accessible and who wants an ugly cord and receptacle visible, when the fans electrical source could be hidden behind the wall.
In fact I would say 100% of all range hoods I have installed and seen in homes are hard wired.
Or they are plugged into a receptacle in a cabinet.

I was letting Husky know if deciding to cut the plug to hard wire for fitting i wouldnt do that..J.V.. so it wasnt directed to you, if you got offended you shouldnt have. Relax, gosh! I wouldnt suggest removing the existing cord from the range hood either. Big no, no.. especially if specified not tampering with the original setup by manual. Again.. can interfere with warranty!

Yes.. agreed, ranges commonly comes with the jbox where you hard wire it into the #14 coming from the circuit panel. At least all them I've installed from past to now present! If it comes with the cord.. then you can modify structure to where fits perfectly hidden without being notice.. preferably inside the upper cabinet.