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