Installation Guide

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Venting Requirements
Vent system must terminate to the out-•
side (roof or side wall), unless using a
recirculating kit.
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:
Distance from the floor to the ceil-1.
ing.
Distance between the floor to the 2.
countertop/stove (recommend 24in
to 30in).
Distance between the countertop/3.
stove to the range hood.
Height of hood and duct cover.4.
For the most efficient and quiet
operation:
It is recommended that the range hood •
be vented vertically through the roof
through 6” (15 cm) round metal/ alu-
minum 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 mini-
mum to provide efficient performance.
The vent system must have a damper. •
If roof or wall cap has a damper, Do
Not use damper supplied with the
range hood.
Use duct tape to seal all joints in the •
vent system.
Use caulking to seal exterior wall or •
roof opening around the cap.
Height & Clearance
Cabinet
Range hood
Venting Pipe
36” base
Min: 24”
Max: 30”