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Installing the hood
Installing the hood
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t For the most ecient air ow exhaust, use a
straight run or as few elbows as possible.
Vent unit to outside of building, only.
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t On avarage 2 to 3 hours are necessary to com-
plete installation (without considering cut to be
done on wall and or on cabinet, installation of
ducts , conduit and electrical connections to the
mains).
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t The hood is tted with Screws and Drywall
Anchors suitable for most surfaces, consult a
Qualied Installer, check if they perfectly t with
your cabinet/wall.
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t Do not use ex ducting.
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t COLD WEATHER installations should have an
additional backdraft damper installed to minimize
backward cold air ow and a nonmetallic thermal
break to minimize conduction of outside
temperatures as part of the ductwork. The
damper should be on the cold air side of the
thermal break.
The break should be as close as possible to
where the ducting enters the heated portion of
the house.
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t Make up air: Local building codes may require the
use of Make-Up Air Systems when using Ducted
Ventilation Systems greater than specied CFM of
air movement.
The specied CFM varies from locale to locale.
Consult your HVAC professional for specic
requirements in your area.
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Min installation height from the range top to the
bottom of the hood is 30" if a gas range is used
or 24" to 30" if an electric range is used.
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over indoor grills.over indoor grills.
over indoor grills.over indoor grills.
over indoor grills.
The hood may be installed onto a wall and vented to
the outdoors, or it can be installed for recirculating
operation (recirculating accessories not supplied with
the hood).
This hood can be installed over any electric and gas
cooktop/range.
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cooktop / range.cooktop / range.
cooktop / range.cooktop / range.
cooktop / range.
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Advance planningAdvance planning
Advance planningAdvance planning
Advance planning
t Determine the exact location of the vent hood.
t Plan the route for venting exhaust to the
outdoors.
t Use the shortest and straightest duct route
possible.
Refer to “
Ductwork installation guidelinesDuctwork installation guidelines
Ductwork installation guidelinesDuctwork installation guidelines
Ductwork installation guidelines”
paragraph for further informations.
t Install a wall cap with damper or roof cap at the
exterior opening. Order the wall or roof cap and
anytransition needed in advance.
t Use 8" round metal ductwork only.
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all framing for adequate supportall framing for adequate support
all framing for adequate supportall framing for adequate support
all framing for adequate support
t This vent hood is heavy.
‘Adequate structure and support must be
provided in all types of installations. Thehood
must be secure to vertical studs in the wall, or to
a horizontal support.
t The vent hood should be on site before nal
framing and wall nishing. This will help to
accurately locatethe duct work and electrical
service.
t Installation will be easier if the vent hood is
installed before the cook-top and countertop are
installed.
Removing the packagingRemoving the packaging
Removing the packagingRemoving the packaging
Removing the packaging
Remove carton carefully, Wear gloves to protect
against sharp edges.
Remove the protective lm covering the product
before putting into operation.