Prepare the In-line Blower System

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install in-line blower motor system.

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

1.Using 2 or more people, move the in-line blower motor system to the mounting location.

2.Remove the 10 screws from the front cover of the in-line blower motor housing and set them aside.

3.Remove the front cover of the in-line blower motor housing and set it aside.

NOTE: To make the blower motor housing easier to mount, the blower motor assembly can be removed. If you do not want to remove the blower motor assembly, proceed to “Install In-line Blower System” in this section.

4.Disconnect the motor electrical plug from the blower motor assembly.

5.Remove the screws that secure the blower motor assembly to the in-line blower housing and set them aside.

6.Pull the spring clip to release the blower motor assembly. Remove the blower motor assembly from the housing and place it on a covered surface.

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A. Front cover

B. Blower mounting screws

C. Spring clip

D. Motor electrical plug

Install In-line Blower System

NOTE: The blower motor housing can be mounted using 4 holes from either the inlet side or the outlet side of the blower.

Outlet Side

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A. Mounting holes

Inlet Side

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A. Mounting holes

1.Position the in-line blower motor housing in its mounting location and mark the 4 mounting hole locations.

2.Drill 4 mounting pilot holes using a ³⁄₁₆" (4.8 mm) drill bit.

3.Attach the in-line blower motor housing to the mounting location with four 6 x 80 mm mounting screws and washers.

4.If it is removed, reinstall the blower motor assembly and secure it with the screws previously removed.

5.If it is removed, reattach the motor electrical plug to the connector on the blower motor assembly.

Complete Preparation

1.Determine and make all necessary cuts for the vent system.

IMPORTANT: When cutting or drilling into the floor, ceiling or wall, do not damage electrical wiring or other hidden utilities.

2.Determine the location where the ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) wiring conduit will be routed through the floor, ceiling or wall between the in- line blower and the downdraft vent.

3.Drill a 1¹⁄₄" (3.2 cm) hole at this location.

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KitchenAid UXI01200DYS Prepare the In-line Blower System, Install In-line Blower System Outlet Side, Inlet Side

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