Filter
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10. Insert retractable
downdraft vent into countertop
cutout. Two people are
recommended to support the
weight of the downdraft vent
during lifting. Position downdraft
vent so it is centered in cutout and
parallel to edge of cutout. Check
that downdraft vent is vertical. Then
attach lower support legs to cabinet
floor with screws.
11. Attach one undercounter
mounting bracket on front upper
right corner of downdraft vent
with slot over vent mounting hole
and flange against countertop.
Attach other bracket to left side of
downdraft vent. Carefully drill
starter holes through
undercounter mounting brackets
into underside of countertop.
Insert appropriate length screws
into holes and tighten brackets to
countertop.
When attaching undercounter bracket
to underside of countertop, make
sure that the screw length will not go
through countertop when tightened.
13. Feed the power supply
cable through the conduit
connector and into wiring box.
Connect the white wires together
with a twist-on wire connector.
Connect the black wires together
with a twist-on wire connector.
Attach the green (or green and
yellow) ground wire to eyelet with
green ground screw and tighten
screw. Replace wiring box cover.
wiring box
cover
vent box
knockout
green
ground
screw
16. Push and hold for a few
seconds the button on the top of
the downdraft vent. Retractable
section of downdraft vent will rise
and blower will start. Position the
top trim over the retractable
section and snap trim into place.
17. Turn the control knob on
side of vent to check the
operation and speed of blower.
If blower does not operate:
• Check that filter or filters are
pressed in as far as they will go.
• Check that circuit breaker is not
tripped or house fuse blown.
•Reconnect power. Check that
wire connections have been
made correctly.
ON/OFF
button
blower
control
knob
end cap
filter or filters
depending on
model
microswitches behind filters
18. Connect vent to blower.
Position vent to avoid wall studs
and floor joists. Complete all vent
work. Use duct tape to seal all
joints. Vertical vent for wall-
mounted installations should pitch
down slightly toward the vent to
allow moisture to run outside.
19. Install cooktop according
to manufacturer’s instructions.
Check that rear of cooktop overlaps
edge of retractable downdraft vent
by 3/8" (9.5 mm).
To get the most efficient
use from your new
retractable downdraft vent,
read the Use and Care
Information section on
page 12.
Keep Installation Instructions
and Use and Care
Information close by for
easy reference.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before
servicing.
Connect ground wire to green
ground screw in terminal box.
Failure to do so can result in
death or electrical shock.
WARNING
green
ground
wire
conduit
connector
14. Remove vent box
knockout and install conduit
connector.
Feed exterior-mounted vent motor
wiring through conduit connector.
IMPORTANT: Do not wire the
exterior vent motor black and
white wires into the wiring box.
Wires must be connected as
shown. Connect the white wires
together with a twist-on wire
connector. Connect the black
wires together with a twist-on
connector.
Attach ground wire to eyelet with
green ground screw and tighten
screw.
Tighten conduit connector clamp
screws.
green
ground
screw
green
ground
wire
exterior-mounted
vent motor wiring
12. Disconnect power.
15. Reconnect power.