Whirlpool RH3736XL installation instructions Wall Venting, Install Vent System

Models: RH3736XL

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Wall Venting

To make a 4" x 10½" (10.2 cm x 26.7 cm) rectangle in the wall:

1.Make 2 lines by measuring from floor 65⁷⁄₈" (167.3 cm) and 62³⁄₈" (158.4 cm) or ¹⁄₈" (3.2 mm) and 3⁵⁄₈" (9.2 cm) down from underside of cabinet and mark on the centerline on the back wall.

2.Mark lines 5¼" (13.3 cm) to the right and left of the centerline on the wall.

3.Use saber or keyhole saw to cut a rectangular opening in the wall for the vent.

Centerline

Cabinet

front

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

¹⁄₈"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(3.2 mm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

⁵⁄₈"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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5 ¹⁄₄"

(9.2 cm)

 

 

 

 

(13.3 cm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Style 2 - Cut Openings for 7" (17.8 cm) Round Vent System

Roof Venting

To make a 7¹⁄₄" (18.4 cm) circle on the underside of the cabinet top and bottom:

1.Mark a centerline on the underside of the cabinet bottom.

2.Mark a line 5" (12.7 cm) from the back wall on the underside of the top of cabinet.

3.Draw a circle using a compass or 7¹⁄₄" (18.4 cm) circle template.

4.Use saber or keyhole saw to cut a 7¹⁄₄" (18.4 cm) diameter opening.

5.Repeat steps 1-4 for the underside of the top of the cabinet.

*5"

 

(12.7 cm)

7 ¹/₄" (18.4 cm) diam.

 

cabinet cutouts

*From wall, not cabinet frame

Style 3 - Cut Openings for 3¼" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) Rectangular Vent to 7" (17.8 cm) Round Vent Transition

Roof Venting

To make a 4" x 10½" (10.2 x 26.7 cm) rectangular cutout on the underside of cabinet bottom:

1.Mark lines 1½" (3.8 cm) and 5½" (14.0 cm) from the back wall on the centerline of the underside of cabinet.

2.Mark lines 5¼" (13.3 cm) to the right and left of the centerline on the underside of cabinet.

3.Use saber or keyhole saw to cut a rectangular opening for

vent.

*1¹/₂" (3.8 cm)

*5¹/₂"

(14 cm) 5¹/₄"

5¹/₄" (13.3 cm)

(13.3 cm)

*From wall, not cabinet frame

To make a 7¹⁄₄" (18.4 cm) circle on the underside of the cabinet top:

1.Mark a centerline on the underside of the top of cabinet.

2.Mark a line 5" (12.7 cm) from the back wall on the underside of the top of cabinet.

3.Draw a circle using a compass or 7¹⁄₄" (18.4 cm) circle template.

4.Use saber or keyhole saw to cut a 7¹⁄₄" (18.4 cm) diameter opening.

7 ¹/₄" (18.4 cm) diam.

*5"

(12.7 cm)

Cabinet cutouts

*From wall, not cabinet frame

Install Vent System

1.Install vent through the vent opening in upper cabinet or wall. Complete venting system according to the selected venting method. See “Venting Requirements” section.

2.Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof opening around the cap.

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Whirlpool RH3736XL Wall Venting, Install Vent System, To make a 4 x 10½ 10.2 cm x 26.7 cm rectangle in the wall