Calculating Vent System Length

To calculate the length of the system you need, add the equivalent feet (meters) for each vent piece used in the system.

3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) Vent System

Vent Piece

3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm)

5.0 ft

90° elbow

(1.5 m)

 

 

3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm)

12.0 ft

flat elbow

(3.7 m)

 

 

3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm)

0.0 ft

wall cap

(0.0 m)

Example vent system

3¹⁄₄" x 10"

 

(8.3 x 25.4 cm)

 

elbow

Wall cap

6 ft (1.8 m)

2ft

(0.6 m)

Maximum Recommended Length

= 35 ft (10.7 m)

1 - 90° elbow

= 5.0 ft (1.5 m)

8 ft (2.4 m) straight

= 8.0 ft (2.4 m)

1 - wall cap

= 0.0 ft (0.0 m)

 

 

Length of 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm)

= 13.0 ft (3.9 m)

system

 

Electrical Requirements

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Ensure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition), or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 (latest edition) and all local codes and ordinances.

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.

A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:

National Fire Protection Association

One Batterymarch Park

Quincy, MA 02269

CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road

Cleveland, OH 44131-5575

A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15-amp, fused electrical circuit is required.

If the house has aluminum wiring, follow the procedure below:

1.Connect a section of solid copper wire to the pigtail leads.

2.Connect the aluminum wiring to the added section of copper wire using special connectors and/or tools designed and UL listed for joining copper to aluminum.

Follow the electrical connector manufacturer's recommended procedure. Aluminum/copper connection must conform with local codes and industry accepted wiring practices.

Wire sizes and connections must conform with the rating of the appliance as specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial plate is located behind the filter on the rear wall of the range hood.

Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition), or CSA Standards C22. 1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 (latest edition) and all local codes and ordinances.

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Whirlpool UXT3036AY Electrical Requirements, Calculating Vent System Length, ¹⁄₄ x 10 8.3 cm x 25.4 cm Vent System

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