Damper Flap Removal for 3¼" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) Vent Connector

1.Bend retainer wire out of damper flap catch tab.

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D B

A H G F

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A. Retainer wire

E. Vent connector housing

B. Damper flap wire guide

F. Foam

C. Plastic end caps

G. Damper flap catch tab

D. Stop tabs

H. Damper flap

2.Slide retainer wire to the side to allow one end of retainer wire to come out of the damper flap wire guide and plastic end cap.

3.Lift end of retainer wire and slide it out of the other damper flap wire guide and plastic end cap to remove.

4.Push the small end of the plastic end caps out of vent connector housing.

5.Lift the damper flap out of the vent connector housing.

6.Remove the foam from the stop tab.

7.Bend the stop tabs so they are flush with the damper side walls.

8.Discard the retainer wire, plastic end caps, damper flap and the foam.

Power Supply Cable Installation

1.For direct wire installations, run the home power supply cable according to the National Electric Code or CSA standards and local codes and ordinances. There must be enough wiring from the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) box to make the connection in the hood electrical terminal box.

For optional power supply cord kit installations, follow the instructions in the “Make Electrical Connection” section.

NOTES:

■Use only with range hood cord connection kits that have been investigated and found acceptable for use with this model range hood.

■Do not reconnect power until the installation is complete.

2.Remove the screw from the terminal box cover. Remove terminal box cover and set aside.

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B

A. Terminal box cover

B.Screw

3.Remove the power supply knockout from the top or rear of the vent hood (depending on the incoming location of your home power supply cable), and install a UL listed or CSA approved ¹⁄₂" strain relief.

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A. Power supply knockout

4.Using 2 or more people, lift the hood into final position. Feed enough electrical wire through the ½" UL listed or CSA approved strain relief to make connections in the terminal box. Tighten the strain relief screws.

5.Position the range hood so that the large end of the keyhole slots are over the mounting screws. Then push the hood toward the wall so that the screws are in the neck of the slots. Tighten the mounting screws, making sure the screws are in the narrow neck of slots.

6.Connect ventwork to hood. Seal joints with vent clamps or duct tape to make secure and airtight.

7.Check that back draft dampers work properly.

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UXT4230AD, UXT4236AD specifications

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