Use and Care Manual

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VENTING REQUIREMENTS:
HEIGHT & CLEARANCE:
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Vent system must terminate to the outside (Roof or
side wall).
DO NOT terminate the vent system in an attic or
other enclosed area.
DO NOT use 4” (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall caps.
Use metal/aluminum vent only. Rigid
metal/aluminum vent is recommended.
DO NOT use plastic vent.
Always keep the duct clean to ensure proper
airflow.
Calculate the following figures before installation:
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For the most efficient & quiet operation:
A distance of 24” to 30” is recommended between
stove top and the bottom of range hood. 30”
minimum is required for gas stove tops.
It is recommended that the range hood be vented
vertically through the roof through 6” (15.3 cm) or
bigger round metal/aluminum vent work.
The size of the vent should be uniform.
Use no more than three 90° elbows.
Make sure there is a minimum of 24” (61 cm) of
straight vent between the elbows if more than one
elbow is used.
DO NOT install two elbows together.
The length of vent system and number of elbows
should be kept to a minimum to provide efficient
performance.
The vent system must have a damper. If roof or wall
cap has a damper, DO NOT use damper (if supplied)
on top of the range hood.
Use silver tape or duct tape to seal all joints in the
vent system.
Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof opening
around the cap.
Distance from the floor to the ceiling; Distance
between the floor to the
countertop/stove;
Distance between the cooking surface to the
range hood (recommend 24” to 30”)
minimum of
30” is required for gas cook top;
Height of hood and duct cover.