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Installing the hood
•For the most eficient air flow exhaust, use a straight run or as few elbows as possible.
Vent unit to outside of building and recirculating.
•On 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).
•The hood is fitted with Screws and Drywall Anchors suitable for most surfaces, consult a Qualified Installer, check if they perfectly fit with your cabinet/wall.
•Do not use flex ducting.
•COLD WEATHER installations should have an additional backdraft damper that is already in stalled backward cold air flow and a nonmetallic thermal to minimize 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.
•Make up air: Local building codes may require the use of
The specified CFM varies from locale to locale. Consult your HVAC professional for specific requirements in your area.
•Typical 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 are not recommended to be used over indoor grills.
The hood may be installed 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.
This hood must not be installed over any professional cooktop / range.