2.Remove screw attaching the terminal box cover.

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A. Terminal box cover

3.Determine which direction (rear or bottom) electrical connection will need to run from vent system terminal box. Remove rear or bottom knockout and install a UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector.

4.Using 2 or more people, insert the downdraft vent into the countertop cutout. 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 the cabinet floor with screws.

5.Attach 1 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 the downdraft vent. Drill starter holes through undercounter mounting brackets into the underside of the countertop. Insert appropriate length screws into holes and tighten brackets to countertop.

B

C

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

B.Backsplash

C.Countertop

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WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard

Disconnect power before servicing.

Replace all parts and panels before operating.

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

1.Disconnect power.

2.Feed the power supply cable through the conduit connector and into the terminal box.

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Electrically ground the blower.

Use copper wire.

Connect ground wire to green ground screw in terminal box.

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

3.Attach the green (or green and yellow) ground wire to the green ground screw. Tighten the conduit connector clamp screws.

4.Connect the 2 white wires together using UL listed wire connectors.

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C

A

E

B

G

D

A. Green or green and yellow ground wire

B. Green ground screw

C. White wires

D. UL listed wire connectors

E. Black wires

F. UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector

G. Downdraft vent wiring

5.Connect the 2 black wires together using UL listed wire connectors.

6.Replace the terminal box cover and secure with screw.

7.Reconnect power.

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