Installation guide

Desi n Information
ADVANCE PLANNING
Downdraft Vent and Cooktop Cutout
The installation of these downdraft vents with ang GE
or Monogram cooktop requires careful consideration.
Before you begin, review the combination cutout
illustrations on page 6.
Countertop Requirements
The countertop must have a deep flat surface to
accommodate the cooktop and the vent. Countertops
with a rolled front edge and backsplash may not provide
the flat surface area required.
Base Cabinet Requirements
Review the installation preparation on Page 6 to ensure
the base cabinet is deep enough to accommodate the
minimum clearance and that the side and back wall
locations allow the vent to be properlg secured. Ensure
no internal structure elements (such as cabinet corner
braces) interfere with the vent or cooktop.
Before gou begin, gou must:
1. Review countertop dimension illustrations to be
sure gou will have enough flat countertop surface.
2. Check to be sure that the total countertop depth
required (including minimum cutout to front edge
depth) allows enough space for a backsplash.
3. Review the cabinet illustration. Check to be sure
the interior cabinet depth will house the cooktop
burner box, the vent and the cutout clearance from
the front.
4. When countertop and cabinet depth present a
problem, review Creative Solutions.
5. Read this book completelg to accuratelg plan the
installation location, clearances and ductwork
requirements.
With careful planning, gou can achieve a custom look
with minimal adjustments.
Creative Solutions
. When the kitchen
design calls for an
against-the-watt
installation, move
the base cabinet _!_i
forward 3" to 5".
Filler panels or
complementarg
moldings can be
added to exposed
cabinet sides. ' Filler Panel
Base
Cabinet
Maintain Cutout Clearances
to Front Edge as Specified
\
Filler Panel
Base Sink
. In an island or
peninsula, use
an extra-deep
countertop.
The countertop
overhang at
the front can be
adjusted to meet
setback to cutout
requirements.
Cover Panel
Overhang
per Cooktop
Clearances
Must be
Maintained
-nd
Panel
. When the cutout to the front edge of the countertop
requirement is more than 2", add a bullnose trim to
the front edge of the countertop, include the trim
thickness when measuring the front edge to cutout
requirement. Bg adding the trim, the cooktop can
be moved forward, providing additional countertop
depth and interior cabinet space.
Add a BullnoseTrim
orOtherDecorative
Moldingto Increase
CountertopDepth i
andto Maintain
RequiredClearance
FromFrontEdgeto
Cutout.
. When the distances between the vent and the
inside cabinet side walls are more than 5-1/2" and/
or the inside cabinet back wall is more than 4-1/2",
false walls should be constructed inside the cabinet
for securing the vent with the stabilizing brackets
(refer to Cutouts and Clearances under Installation
Preparation.)
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