Models: D49M30SB, D49M30BLS, D49M36SB, D49M36BLS, D49M48SB Downdraft Ventilator For use with these blowers (purchase blowers separately): Model PF6* - Flex Blower - Interior Models EB6, EB9*, EB12*, or EB15* - Exterior Models ILB3, ILB6, ILB9 or ILB11* - In-Line * Recommended models Français p. 38 Español p. 75 READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS In U.S.A., register your product online at: www.BestRangeHoods.com In Canada, register your product online at: www.BestRangeHoods.
Table of Contents Safety Information .................................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Contents .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Electrical Specifications ..............................................................
Safety Information WARNING WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer at the address or telephone number on the back page. 2.
Contents C D AA x2 BB B A F x2 x8 J x4 E G H I ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS Model PF6 - Internal Flex: 120 VAC • 60 Hz • 3.0 A Models EB6, EB9, EB12, or EB15 - Exterior Models ILB3, ILB6, ILB9 or ILB11 - In-Line 120 VAC • 60 Hz • 6.0 A (max.) Part A Upper support bracket (left) Description Quantity 1 Part G B Downdraft ventilator housing 1 H Electrical panel 1 C End cap trim (left) 1 I Upper support bracket (right) 1 D End cap trim–up button (right) 1 J Flip door 1 #10 x .
Planning Before You Begin Taking Measurements Due to its flexible design, this downdraft system can be used to exhaust airborne contaminants when cooking with a variety of gas or electric cooking appliances - including cooktops, rangetops, slide-in ranges and free-standing ranges. • It can be mounted in island, peninsula, or conventional wall locations. The blower (purchase separately) and electrical panel can be mounted to the downdraft unit, inside the cabinet, or in a convenient remote location.
Planning Ducting Configurations (continued) Front Exhaust with Flex Blower (through cabinet) Downdraft PF6 (Flex Blower) 8" Straight Duct Wiring Box * 8" Round Elbow *To Model 643 (8" Round Wall Cap) Front Exhaust with Flex Blower (through cabinet) and Recirculating Kit Front Exhaust with Flex Blower and Recirculating Kit Downdraft PF6 (Flex Blower) Downdraft PF6 (Flex Blower) 8" Straight Duct Wiring Box Wiring Box 8" Round Elbow 8" Straight Duct ANKD (Recirculation Kit) ANKD (Recirculation Kit
Planning Ducting Configurations (continued) Side Exhaust with Flex Blower Downdraft 1-7/8" to 8" Round Transition 8" Straight Duct PF6 (Flex Blower) * 8" Straight Duct 8" Round Elbow *To Model 643 (8" Round Wall Cap) Side Exhaust with Flex Blower and Recirculating Kit Rear Exhaust with Flex Blower Downdraft Downdraft 1-7/8" to 8" Round Transition PF6 (Flex Blower) PF6 (Flex Blower) 1-7/8" to 8" Round Transition 8" Round Elbow 8" Straight Duct 8" Straight Duct ANKD (Recirculation Kit) * *To Mode
Planning Ducting Configurations (continued) Front Exhaust with Remote Blower Downdraft 8" or 10" Straight Duct * 8" or 10" Round Elbow Note: Flex blowers require 8" ducting. External or in-line blowers require 10" ducting.
Planning Ducting Configurations (continued) Below Exhaust with Remote Blower Downdraft 1-7/8" to 8" or 10" Round Transition * * To one of the following: 8" or 10" Straight Duct 8" or 10" Round Elbow Note: Flex blowers require 8" ducting. External or in-line blowers require 10" ducting.
Planning Ducting Configurations (continued) Dual Duct Side Exhaust with Remote Blower Downdraft 1-7/8" to 8" Round Transition 8" Round Elbow 8" Straight Duct * To one of the following: • Model EB9 (900 cfm 10" Exterior Blower) • Model ILB11 (10" Round In-Line Blower) Model 441 (10" Round Wall Cap) • Model EB12 (1200 cfm 10" Round Exterior Blower) • Model EB15 (1500 cfm 10" Round Exterior Blower) * 10 Dual 8" Round to 10" Round Transition
Planning Cabinet Cutouts Side Ducting Cutout CAUTION BEFORE CUTTING HOLE IN CABINET FOR DUCTWORK, check for interference with floor joists, wall studs, electrical wiring, or plumbing. /8" 5-7 cm) .9 (14 Use the dimensions in illustrations to help plan how and where to provide duct access through your cabinet. A 1-7/8" x 19" rectangular duct can be used through left, right, floor and back of cabinet. Also, 8" round or 10” round can also be used through cabinet floor. 2" ) cm 1 .
Planning Cabinet Cutouts (continued) 10" Exterior or In-line Blower Ducting Cutout Flex Blower Ducting Cutout Appliance Cutout Appliance Cutout Ce nte r li ne of do wn dra ft Ce nte r li ne of do wn dra ft 2" ) 1/ m 1- 8 c . (3 Ø8" (20.3 cm) Ø10" (25.4 cm) 8" ) 5/ cm 5- .3 4 (1 8" ) 5/ cm 8- .9 1 (2 Dimensions based off of Model 418 - 10" round elbow Flex Blower Ducting – Remote Location Cutout Appliance Cutout Ce nte r li ne of do wn dra ft Ø8" (20.3 cm) 8" ) 5/ cm 7- .
Planning Electrical Outlet Location Flex Blower only Exterior or In-Line Blower only CAUTION CAUTION All electrical wiring should be done by a qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. All electrical wiring should be done by a qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. • • • • This downdraft blower using the Flex Blower (purchase separately) draws 3.0 Amps and requires a 120 VAC, 60 Hz circuit. The unit has a 30 in.
Preparing the Downdraft Downdraft Preparation Side, Below or Rear Rectangular Ducting 1 B E 1 E 2 B A J Install an adapter and a rectangular ductwork to downdraft (B). Detach the upper support brackets (A, J) from the downdraft (B) by cutting off the tie wraps. Remove and set aside both support legs (E) from sides of the downdraft (one leg per side). Note: Discard the retaining screws, but KEEP THE NUTS.
Preparing the Downdraft Front Ducting 1 B G Remove front panel cover (G) from downdraft (B). 2a B Install 8" or 10" remote discharge plate to downdraft (B). 2b B Install the flex blower to downdraft (B). Note: Flex blower can be installed with duct to left, right or downward.
Preparing the Downdraft Electrical Panel in Remote Location Final Assembly 1 3 B B E H E Remove electrical panel (H) from downdraft (B). Note: Option for most installations. Required for flex blower installations when discharge is down. Attach previously removed lower support legs (E) to downdraft (B) using one nut for each leg. 2 4 A Install electrical panel in remote location. B I Slide upper support brackets (A, I) into side channels of downdraft (B).
Installation Cutting Countertop Opening 6a Cooktop 6b Cooktop with Oven 6d Range 7 Place appliance. Note: Cook top shown. 6c Rangetop 8 C of ente ba r li ck ne fla ng e Center template against the back flange of cooktop and mark downdraft opening.
Installation Cutting Counter Top Opening (continued) Install Housing into Cabinet 9 12 1 E 1 AA 2 Remove cook top/appliance and cut opening. Attach support legs (E) to bottom of cabinet with two screws (AA) per leg. Tighten hex screws. Note: If cabinet bottom is removed, use wood blocks as spacers between floor and support legs. Install Housing into Cabinet 10 13 A J AA 2 Extend upper support brackets (A and J) and attached to sides of cabinet with two screws (AA) per bracket.
Installation Installing Finish Trim Installing Finish Trim (continued) D 17 2 15 TOP VIEW C Washer B 2 2 1/16" Gap Trim Retaining Washer C Flush C Place retaining washer on left trim cap (C). Insert hinge pin into slot of the flip door. Position left trim cap and flip door. Align trim caps and complete assembly by hand tightening trim cap screws. Note: Make sure trim sits flat on countertop surface, is flush with top door, and has 1/16” GAP between trim and top door.
Electrical Wiring Installation Flex Blower only 20a CAUTION All electrical wiring should be done by a qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. 18a Plug electrical panel cable into lower receptacle on side of downdraft. 21a H Remove electrical panel (H) cover and route blower wire into wiring box. 19a Green (ground) White White (neutral) Blue Blue (low 1) Red Gray (med 2) Orange Orange (med- high) Black Black (high 4) Plug downdraft’s power cord into outlet.
Electrical Wiring Installation Exterior or In-Line Blower only 20b CAUTION All electrical wiring should be done by a qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. 18b Plug electrical panel cable into lower receptacle as shown. 21b From Exterior or In-Line Blower H Remove wiring box (H) cover and route blower wire into wiring box. 19b Green (ground) White White (neutral) Blue Gray Orange Black Black (high 4) Plug downdraft’s power cord into outlet.
Appliance Installation/Operation Install Cooking Appliance Note: Accurate alignment of cooking appliance and downdraft is necessary to ensure that there is no interference when air vent is raised and lowered. There should be a gap of 1/32 " - 1/16 " between the back of the cooktop and the front of the downdraft cover. 1. Align the cooking appliance with downdraft and fasten appliance in place following appliance instructions.
Use and Care Cooking WARNING CAUTION Always disconnect electric power supply before cleaning and/or servicing unit. Failure to engage tabs properly may cause chimney to jam and fail to raise up. Always turn the downdraft blower on before you begin cooking to establish an air flow in the kitchen. Let the blower run for a few minutes to clean the air after you turn the cooktop off. This will keep the whole kitchen cleaner and brighter.
Optional Accessories Optional Accessories Accessory Description Accessory Description MODELS ACRD ACRDBLS REMOTE UP/DOWN CONTROL MODEL AEWD5 EXTENSION CABLE - 5-FT. Use where electrical panel is remotely mounted. Extends electrical panel cable an additional 5 feet. Use when you cannot reach the UP/ DOWN Button on the downdraft chimney. Can be located on counter top, face of cabinetry or on the side cabinet of an island. Cut-out size: 2 1/4" H x 2" W.
Optional Accessories Optional Accessories (continued) Accessory Description Accessory Description MODELS ATTD1 ATTD1BLS END CAP TRIM EXTENSION +1" WIDTH - LH & RH MODEL 408 - 8" RD. MODEL 410 - 10" RD. STRAIGHT ROUND DUCT - 2-FT. MODEL ACVPD8 FRONT PANEL ROUGH-IN PLATE 8" ROUND MODEL AEDD2 RECTANGULAR DUCT - 2-FT. SECTIONS (1-7/8" X 19") Galvanized steel construction. Use left and right to increase the overall trim width by 1".
Appendix A Internal Blower (PF6) – Front Mounted to Downdraft MODEL PF6 Flex Blower (sold separately) (“Down” discharge shown. Blower can also be rotated for “Left” or “Right” discharge.) MODEL 408 * 8-inch Round Straight Duct Electrical Panel (Mount in remote location) MODEL 643 * 8-inch Round Wall Cap MODEL 432 * 8-inch Round Elbow MODEL AEWD5 5-foot Extension Cable (sold separately) (Only required if electrical panel is more than 2-feet away from downdraft.
Appendix B Internal Blower (PF6) – Remote Mounted – Front Outlet MODEL ACVPD8 8-inch Round Front Rough-in Plate (sold separately) MODEL 432 * 8-inch Round Elbow Electrical Panel (Can be mounted in remote location) MODEL 408 * 8-inch Round Straight Duct MODEL AEWD5 5-foot Extension Cable (sold separately) (Only required if electrical panel is mounted in a remote location more than 2-feet away from downdraft. Use up to 2 extension cables connected together.
Appendix C Internal Blower (Pf6) – Remote Mounted – Side Outlet MODEL AVDKD219 * 1-7/8-inch x 19-inch Rectangular Adapter (sold separately) (Only required to extend duct along back of cabinet.) MODEL AEDD2 * 1-7/8-inch x 19-inch Rectangular Duct (sold separately) (Only required to extend duct along back of cabinet.
Appendix D Internal Blower (Pf6) – Remote Mounted – Rear Outlet MODEL AEDD2 * 1-7/8-inch x 19-inch Rectangular Duct (sold separately) MODEL AVDKD8 1-7/8-inch x 19-inch to 8-inch Round Transition (sold separately) MODEL AVDKD219 * 1-7/8-inch x 19-inch Rectangular Adapter (sold separately) MODEL PF6 Flex Blower (sold separately) (Mounted in adjacent cabinet) MODEL 432 * 8-inch Round Elbow MODEL 408 * 8-inch Round Straight Duct MODEL 408 * 8-inch Round Straight Duct MODEL 408 * 8-inch Round Straight Duc
Appendix E Internal Blower (Pf6) – Remote Mounted – Below Outlet MODEL AEWD5 5-foot Extension Cable (sold separately) (Only required if electrical panel is mounted in a remote location - more than 2-feet away from downdraft. Use up to 2 extension cables connected together.) Electrical Panel (Can be mounted in remote location.
Appendix F Exterior or In-Line Blower – Front Outlet MODEL ACVPD10 10-inch Round Front Rough-in Plate (sold separately) MODEL AEWD5 5-foot Extension Cable (sold separately) (Only required if Electrical Panel is mounted in a remote location - more than 2-feet away from downdraft. Use up to 2 Extension Cables connected together.) MODEL 418 * 10-inch Round Elbow Electrical Panel (Can be mounted in remote location.
Appendix G Exterior or In-Line Blower – Side or Rear Outlet MODEL AVDKD219 * 1-7/8-inch x 19-inch Rectangular Adapter (sold separately) (Only required to extend duct along back of cabinet) MODEL AEDD2 * 1-7/8-inch x 19-inch Rectangular Duct (sold separately) (Only required to extend duct along back of cabinet.) MODEL AEWD5 5-foot Extension Cable (sold separately) (Only required if Electrical Panel is mounted in a remote location - more than 2-feet away from downdraft.
Appendix H Exterior or In-Line Blower – Below Outlet MODEL AEWD5 5-foot Extension Cable (sold separately) (Only required if electrical panel is mounted in a remote location - more than 2-feet away from downdraft. Use up to 2 extension cables connected together.) Electrical Panel (Can be mounted in remote location.) MODEL AVDKD10 1-7/8-inch x 19-inch to 10-inch Round Transition (sold separately) (Standard 120 VAC wiring rated for 6 A minimum - sold separately.
Appendix I Exterior or In-Line Blower – Dual Duct – Side Outlets MODEL AEWD5 5-foot Extension Cable (sold separately) (Only required if electrical panel is mounted in a remote location - more than 2-feet away from downdraft. Use up to 2 extension cables connected together.
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