Location Requirements, Venting Requirements

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Installation Clearances

■It is the installer’s responsibility to comply with installation clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating plate is located inside the range hood on the rear wall.

■Range hood location should be away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors and strong heating vents.

■Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions provide minimum clearance. Consult your cooktop/range manufacturer installation instructions before making any cutouts.

■Grounded electrical outlet is required. See “Electrical Requirements” section.

■The hood is factory set for vented installations. For recirculating installations, Recirculation Kit Part Number 4396565, including vent cover and 2 charcoal filters, is available from your dealer.

■All openings in ceiling and wall where range hood will be installed must be sealed.

18" (45.7 cm)

min. clearance upper cabinet to countertop

30" (76.2 cm) or
36" (91.4 cm) min.
cabinet opening width


24" (61 cm) min.
30" (76.2 cm)
suggested max.		70 ⁵⁄₁₆"
bottom of hood to
cooking surface		(178.6 cm)
	13" (33 cm)	min.

	cabinet depth	76 ⁵⁄₁₆"
		(193.8 cm)

		max.
		to bottom of
		cabinet frame

Product Dimensions

centerline

5 ⁷⁄₈" (14.9 cm) diam.	of hood	36" (91.4 cm)
exhaust collar		36" (91.4 cm)
	8 ¹⁄₁₆"	base cabinet
14 ⁷⁄₈"	8 ¹⁄₁₆"	height
14 ⁷⁄₈"	(20.5 cm)
(37.8 cm)	(20.5 cm)
(37.8 cm)
		1³⁄₈"
		(3.5 cm)

10⁵⁄₁₆"

(26.2 cm)

29 ⁷⁄₈" (75.9 cm) - 30" (76.2 cm) model

19 ¹⁄₂"35 ⁷⁄₈" (91.1 cm) - 36" (91.4 cm) model (49.5 cm)

Vent and electrical openings and mounting screw locations

	5 ⁷⁄₈"	mounting screws
	5 ⁷⁄₈"	locations (4)	10	⁹⁄₁₆"
centerline of	(14.9 cm)		10	⁹⁄₁₆"
centerline of	diam.		(26.8 cm)
exhaust collar
4"				⁷⁄₈"
(10.2 cm)				(2.2 mm)
1 ³⁄₈"		centerline
1 ³⁄₈"		of hood

(3.5 cm)

8 ¹⁄₁₆" (20.5 cm)

13 ¹⁄₂" (34.3 cm) - 30" (76.2 cm) model 16 ¹⁄₂" (41.9 cm) - 36" (91.4 cm) model

Venting Requirements

■Do not terminate the vent system in an attic or other enclosed area.

■Do not use a 4" (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall caps.

■Vent system must terminate to the outside.

■Use only a 6" (15.2 cm) round metal vent. Rigid metal vent is recommended. Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.

■The size of the vent should be uniform.

■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.

■Determine which venting method is best for your application.

RangeHood specifications

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