Install Vent System

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.

1.Place cardboard or similar material on top of a flat surface where you can easily assemble the downdraft vent system.

2.Remove parts packages, downdraft vent and blower box from the carton.

3.Remove all shipping materials, tape and film from the downdraft vent and blower box.

4.Install the right and left undercounter mounting brackets to the vent box. Slide the keyhole slots over the guide tabs and push the brackets up to set them in place.

B

A

C

D

A. Vent box

B. Undercounter mounting bracket

C. Keyhole slots

D. Guide tabs

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

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

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.

NOTE: When using the 6" (15.2 cm) vent transition (supplied) for 6" round venting, only left or right venting is recommended.

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