Installation Instructions

CABINET PREPARATION CUTOUTS

3PREPARING THE COUNTERTOP

The countertop must have a deep flat surface to accommodate the cooktop and the vent. Countertops with a rolled front edge and backsplash may not provide the flat surface area required.

25” min. flat surface area required

Clearance between inside front of cabinet and rear of countertop cutout must be 2058in order to accommodate cooktop depth.

2058

3

min.

178min.

2 ⁄8

 

A 1/2wide flat area is required around the edge of opening for support of the unit. The cooktop unit must be level and sit squarely into countertop opening.

Carefully cut countertop opening according

to the dimensions shown in the illustration. Be sure that opening is cut squarely, with sides parallel to each other and rear exactly perpendicular to sides.

2058

25

2878

178min.

4PREPARING FOR DUCTWORK

NOTE: Ductwork MUST be vented to outside.

DO NOT vent into a wall, ceiling, crawlspace, attic or any concealed space.

Cut hole in cabinet wall or floor as appropriate for your installation. Make sure exhaust duct is located between wall studs or floor joists.

NOTE: When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling,

do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

918

618

1834

 

1018

Rear Wall Venting

Downward Venting

5BLOWER TO DUCTWORK ALIGNMENT

In general, the use of flexible ducting is discouraged because it can cause severely restricted airflow. However, if the blower outlet and the floor or wall duct location do NOT align well, then flexible METAL ducting can be used to adapt to an offset. Good alignment without use of flexible ducting is best.

NOTE:

Do not exceed the maximum recommended offset of 6.

Do not allow the flexible ducting to kink or collapse.

Do stretch the flexible ducting as much as possible to eliminate as much of the corrugation as possible.

6Max.

Centerline

to Centerline

Offset

Bottom Venting

Back Venting

 

(Requires 314x 10)

A 314x 10rectangle to 6round transition duct is available at your local building supply store.

NOTE: Illustrations are for planning purposes only.

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GE PGP989 Cabinet Preparation Cutouts, Preparing the Countertop, Preparing for Ductwork, Blower to Ductwork Alignment