Recommended standard fittings
end cap
level
mark
9" (22.9 cm) to | |
(8.3 cm x 35.6 cm) | |
to 9" (22.9 cm) | (8.3 cm x 35.6 cm) |
= 4.5 ft. (1.4 m) | = 1 ft. (0.3 m) |
9" (22.9 cm) to | |
(8.3 cm x 35.6 cm) | |
to 9" (22.9 cm) | (8.3 cm x 35.6 cm) |
90° elbow = | 90° elbow = |
5 ft. (1.5 m) | 5 ft. (1.5 m) |
90° elbow = | 45° elbow = |
5 ft. (1.5 m) | 2.3 ft. (0.8 m) |
3. Attach the left side and right side end caps to the downdraft. Use 1 screw with each end cap.
support leg
4. Attach support legs to side of downdraft vent with two screws in each leg. Do Not tighten screws.
6. Move support legs down against cabinet floor. Place a level against front of downdraft vent base and adjust position of legs until downdraft is level vertically. Use a pencil to mark the top of each leg on face of downdraft vent. Then mark location of support leg mounting holes on cabinet floor. Remove downdraft vent from cutout. Drill starter holes at each mounting screw location on cabinet floor. Align top of legs with pencil marks on face of downdraft vent. Tighten screws in legs.
7. Attach damper plate (supplied with exterior blower system) to front of downdraft vent using 4 hex washer nuts.
Installation steps
1. Put on gloves and safety glasses. Place cardboard or another form of protection on top of a flat surface where you can easily assemble the downdraft vent system. Remove parts packages, downdraft vent and blower box from carton. Remove all shipping materials, tape and protective film from downdraft vent and blower box.
WARNING
Excessive Weight Hazard
Use two or more people to move and install downdraft vent.
Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.
8. Remove the 2
Power supply cable needed between exterior blower assembly and blower box is not provided.
9. Determine the location where the exterior blower box will be located. Cut opening in roof or wall for vent system to exterior blower. Install exterior blower.
over counter support arm
2. Attach the left side and right side overcounter support brackets to the downdraft. Use 1 screw with each bracket.
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5. Carefully insert downdraft vent into countertop cutout. Two people are recommended to support the weight of the downdraft vent during lifting. Check that downdraft vent is parallel to side of cutout and that mounting brackets rest gently on countertop.
Wall Installations
•Use caulking compound between mounting flange and wall.
Roof Installations
•Follow standard roofing procedures.
•The flashing sheet should be entered over the roof opening.
•Lower edge of flashing should lie on top shingles and upper edge underneath shingles.
•Seal assembly between roof, fan and flashing with roofing mastic to prevent leaks.
