Whirlpool Vent system installation instructions Insert downdraft vent into countertop cutout. Two

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bracket for rear venting

d. Remove screws attaching brackets to each side of blower. Reposition brackets on blower as shown. Then reinstall screws.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install downdraft vent.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

10. Insert downdraft vent into countertop cutout. Two

wiring box

green ground screw

conduit

e. Reinstall blower in blower box with mouth of blower pointing out open side of blower box. Secure blower to blower box with 6 Phillips-head screws.

NOTE: Square metal frame attached to mouth of blower must be installed for proper operation.

f. Attach metal cover from parts bag over down-venting knockout in blower box. Remove rear knockout cover on back of vent base.

g. Reconnect blower wiring cable. Secure wiring cable in 2 black plastic clips inside vent base.The wiring cable must be properly secured in the 2 clips (see step b.) Reattach blower box to downdraft vent base with 4 hex nuts.

people are recommended to support the weight of the downdraft vent during lifting. Position downdraft vent so it is centered in cutout and parallel to edge of cutout. Check that downdraft vent is level vertically. Then fasten lower support legs to cabinet floor with screws.

When attaching undercounter bracket to underside of countertop, make sure that the screw length will not go through countertop when tightened.

11. Attach one undercounter bracket on front upper right corner of downdraft vent with slot over vent mounting hole and flange against countertop. Attach other bracket to left side of downdraft vent. Carefully drill starter holes through undercounter mounting brackets into underside of countertop. Insert appropriate length screws into holes and tighten brackets to countertop.

connector

12. Remove required knockout and install conduit connector. Feed the power supply cable through the conduit connector and into the wiring box. Connect the white wires together with a twist-on wire connector. Connect the black wires together with a twist-on wire connector. Attach the green (or green and yellow) ground wire to eyelet with green ground screw. Tighten the conduit connector clamp screws. Reattach the wiring box cover.

microswitches behind filters.

ON/OFF button

top trim

blower control knob

filter or filters

 

depending on

end cap

model

13. Turn power supply on. Push and hold for a few seconds the button on the top of the downdraft vent. Retractable section of downdraft vent will rise and blower will start. Position the top trim over the retractable section

8. Attach backdraft damper over blower box knockout with 2 Phillips-head screws.

9. Remove the 2 Phillips-head screws attaching the wiring box cover. Determine which direction (rear or down) electrical connection will need to run from appliance wiring box. Knock out rear or lower wiring opening in wiring box.

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before making electrical connections.

Connect ground wire to green ground screw in terminal box.

Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

and snap trim into place.

14. Turn the control knob on side of vent to check the operation and speed of blower.

If blower does not operate:

Check that filter or filters are pressed in as far as they will go.

Check that circuit breaker is not tripped or house fuse blown.

Disconnect power source and check that wire connections have been made correctly.

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Contents Installation Instructions Use and Care Guide Your safety and the safety Others is very important Important Observe all governing codes and ordinancesDowndraft Vent Must be Connected with Copper Wire only Electrical requirementsProduct dimensions Cabinet dimensionsImportant Countertops with a Bullnosed front edge are not Countertop cutout dimensionsRecommended for these installations Vent system RequirementsMaximum length of vent system Determining the length of system you needExcessive Weight Hazard Cm round vent systemRecommended standard FittingsInsert downdraft vent into countertop cutout. Two Kird and Ykird Built-in cabinet locationRoof venting Built-in cabinet location8.3 cm x 35.6 cm ventRecommended standard fittings Wall InstallationsRoof Installations Model Operating downdraft vent CleaningUse and Care Information 36 91.4 cm one-piece trim Part No white Part No black Accessories30 76.2 cm one-piece trim Part No white Part No black Instructions d’installation et Avertissement Alimentation électrique Dimensions du produit Dimensions du placardModèle de 76,2 cm 30 po Détermination de la longueur nécessaire du système Fosse de fenêtreConduit Longueur Recommandés Circuit d’évacuation de conduit rond, diam ,2 cm 6 poDécharge vers le bas Décharge par la gauche et par la droiteAvertissement Risque de choc électriqueModèles Kird et Ykird Installation sur le toit Raccords standard recommandésInstallation murale Boîte de connexion Nettoyage Information d’utilisation et entretienFonctionnement du système d’aspiration par le bas Accessoires Garniture monopièce de 76,2 cm 30 poGarniture monopièce de 91,4 cm 36 po