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6
INSTALLATION PREPARATIONS
DUCT VENTING AND ACCESSORIES:
• Fornewinstallationoryouroldrangehood
doesn'thaveanexhaustduct,preparetocutthe
openingsthroughthebottomofthecabinet,wall,
topofthecabinetorceiling,denpendingonthe
mounting type. A 6" round semi-rigid aluminim
duct is included.
• If the existing exhaust duct size is not 6" in
diameter,pleasepurchaseaconverter/reducer
/ adapter / elbow.
• Iftheincludedductisnotlongenough,please
purchase additional ducts to extend and reach to
the existing duct connection.
POSSIBLE TOOLS NEEDED:
• JigSaworReciprocatingSaw;
• ScrewdriversorPowerDrill;
• Level;
• MeasuringTape;
• Knife:
• Duct/FoilTape;
• Screws;
• Marker / Pencil.
2 PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR THE
INSTALLATION.
Venting Requirements:
• This range hood requires a venting system
leading to outdoors.
• The venting system must not end in an enclosed
area indoors.
• Use metal vent only. Rigid metal vent is
recommended. Semi-rigid aluminum vent is also
acceptable for easy connection. Plastic vent is
not recommended.
• Always keep the duct clean to ensure proper
airow.
For the most ecient and quiet operation:
• The recommended mounting height is between
a minimum of 24" and a maximum of 30" above
the cooking surface to the bootom of the hood.
• It is recommended to have the venting system
go vertically from the range hood to the roof
using a 6" or bigger round metal / aluminum vent
duct. The vent duct is not included and must be
purchased separately.
• Regardlessthelengthoftheventduct,itssize
should be uniform.
• Use no more than three 90° elbows.
• Make sure there is a minimum of 24" of straight
vent between the elbows if more than 1 elbow is
used.
• Do not install 2 elbows together.
• The length of the venting system and the
number of elbows should be kept to a minimum
toprovideecientperformance.
• Usesilvertaporducttaptosealalljointsinthe
venting system.
• Use caulking silicone to seal exterior wall or roof
opening around the cap.
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