5.Attach the right and left end caps to the vent box. Place the tab into the mounting slot at each end of the downdraft vent as shown and push down to lock into place.
A
B
A. End cap tab
B. Mounting slot
6.Measure distance “X” from the cabinet floor to the top of the countertop. Subtract 28¹⁄₂" from distance “X” to determine dimension “Y” (X - 28¹⁄₂ = Y).
Top of countertop
Downdraft vent
Bottom Venting:
NOTE: If installing the vent damper in the down position, a wall or roof cap with a damper at the exit end of the vent system is required.
■Downdraft vent is shipped with blower in down venting position so no modification is required.
■If rear mounting of the blower motor is not required, go to the “Complete Installation” section.
■To mount the blower motor to the rear side of the vent box, go to the “Rear Mounting - Blower Motor” section.
Left or Right Venting:
1.Using two or more people, place the downdraft vent system on its back.
2.Remove the 4 screws from the cover plate mounted to the face of the motor box and set them aside.
28¹⁄₂"
(73 cm)
“X”
“Y”
Cabinet floor
7.Attach the support legs to the side of the vent box with
4 - 4 x 8 mm screws in each support leg. Adjust to dimension “Y” from the bottom of the vent box to the bottom of the support legs. Tighten screws.
C
A
A
B
C 
D
A.Cover plate
B.Cover plate screws (4)
C.Cover plate keyhole slot shoulder screws (4)
G
F
E
D. Motor mounting screws
(4)
E. Vent cover plate F. Motor box
G. Vent cover screws (3)
Dim. “Y”
B
A. Motor box
B. Support leg
C. 4 x 8 mm screws (4)
Determine Which Vent Direction Is Best For Your Installation
When installed in a cabinet, vent system can exhaust through the bottom, right or left of the cabinet.
IMPORTANT: When using the 6" (15.2 cm) vent transition (supplied) for 6" round venting, only left or right venting is recommended.
3.Slide the cover plate up and slip it over the keyhole slot shoulder screws. Set the cover aside.
4.Remove 4 screws from the bottom of the motor box that hold the motor assembly to the motor box.
NOTE: Disconnect the electrical wiring connection from motor if needed.
5.Remove 3 screws and the vent cover plate from the left or right side of the motor box for the venting direction to be used.
6.Rotate the blower motor assembly 90 degrees to the left or right side to the chosen venting direction and secure to the blower box with motor mounting screws previously removed. Do not twist or bind the wires.
7.Install the vent cover plate over the rectangular opening in the bottom of the motor box and secure with vent cover screws.
NOTE: Reinstall the electrical wiring connection to motor if removed.
8.Reinstall the cover plate to the face of the motor box and secure with 4 cover plate screws previously removed.
9.For mounting the blower motor to the back of the vent box, go to the “Rear Mounting - Blower Motor” section. Otherwise, go to the “Complete Installation” section.
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