RH30WC55GS User Manual

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Installing the hood

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tFor the most ecient air ow exhaust, use a

straight run or as few elbows as possible.

Vent unit to outside of building, only.

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tOn avarage 2 to 3 hours are necessary to com-

plete installation (without considering cut to be

done on wall and or on cabinet, installation of

ducts , conduit and electrical connections to the

mains).

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tThe hood is tted with Screws and Drywall

Anchors suitable for most surfaces, consult a

Qualied Installer, check if they perfectly t with

your cabinet/wall.

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tDo not use ex ducting.

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tCOLD WEATHER installations should have an

additional backdraft damper installed to minimize

backward cold air ow and a nonmetallic thermal

break to minimize conduction of outside

temperatures as part of the ductwork. The

damper should be on the cold air side of the

thermal break.

The break should be as close as possible to

where the ducting enters the heated portion of

the house.

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tMake up air: Local building codes may require the

use of Make-Up Air Systems when using Ducted

Ventilation Systems greater than specied CFM of

air movement.

The specied CFM varies from locale to locale.

Consult your HVAC professional for specic

requirements in your area.

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ypical installationypical installation

ypical installation

Min installation height from the range top to the

bottom of the hood is 30" if a gas range is used

or 24" to 30" if an electric range is used.

These hoods arThese hoods ar

These hoods ar

e not re not r

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ecommended to be usedecommended to be used

ecommended to be used

over indoor grills.over indoor grills.

over indoor grills.

The hood may be installed onto a wall and vented to

the outdoors, or it can be installed for recirculating

operation (recirculating accessories not supplied with

the hood).

This hood can be installed over any electric and gas

cooktop/range.

It can not be installed over any prIt can not be installed over any pr

It can not be installed over any pr

ofessionalofessional

ofessional

cooktop / range.cooktop / range.

cooktop / range.

Installing prInstalling pr

Installing pr

eparationeparation

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Advance planningAdvance planning

Advance planning

tDetermine the exact location of the vent hood.

tPlan the route for venting exhaust to the

outdoors.

tUse the shortest and straightest duct route

possible.

Refer to “

Ductwork installation guidelinesDuctwork installation guidelines

Ductwork installation guidelines”

paragraph for further informations.

tInstall a wall cap with damper or roof cap at the

exterior opening. Order the wall or roof cap and

anytransition needed in advance.

tUse 8" round metal ductwork only.

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all framing for adequate supportall framing for adequate support

all framing for adequate support

tThis vent hood is heavy.

‘Adequate structure and support must be

provided in all types of installations. Thehood

must be secure to vertical studs in the wall, or to

a horizontal support.

tThe vent hood should be on site before nal

framing and wall nishing. This will help to

accurately locatethe duct work and electrical

service.

tInstallation will be easier if the vent hood is

installed before the cook-top and countertop are

installed.

Removing the packagingRemoving the packaging

Removing the packaging

Remove carton carefully, Wear gloves to protect

against sharp edges.

Remove the protective lm covering the product

before putting into operation.

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Electrolux RH30WC55GS 30'' Chimney Wall-Mount Hood

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