Max*: 101”
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Standard
Upper
Chimney
Extension available*
Range hood
Support
Structure
Standard
Lower
Chimney
Extension available*
Min:
28”
Max: 31”
36” base
Maximum* ceiling clearance
101” at 31” hood mounting
height above countertop/stove
(may vary with different
model). Chimney extensions
available for higher ceiling.
* Higher ceiling requires chimney extension.
Available at your local resellers.
Venting Requirements
Height & Clearance
Vent system must terminate to the outside
•
(roof or side wall).
DO NOT terminate the vent system in an at
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tic or other enclosed area.
DO NOT use 4” (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall
•
caps.
Use metal/aluminum vent only. Rigid metal/
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aluminum vent is recommended.
DO NOT use plastic vent.
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Always keep the duct clean to ensure proper
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airflow.
Calculate the following figures before instal
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•
lation:
Distance from the floor to the ceiling.
1.
Distance between the floor to the coun
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2.
tertop/stove (recommend* 28” to 31”).
Distance between the countertop/stove
3.
to the range hood.
Height of hood and duct cover.
4.
For the most efficient & quiet operation:
A distance of 28” to 31” is recommended*
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between stove top and the bottom of range
hood.
It is recommended that the range hood be
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vented vertically through the roof through 6”
(15.24 cm) or bigger round metal/aluminum
vent work.
The size of the vent should be uniform.
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Use no more than three 90° elbows.
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Make sure there is a minimum of 24” (61
•
cm) of straight vent between the elbows if
more than one elbow is used.
DO NOT install two elbows together.
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The length of vent system and number of
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elbows should be kept to a minimum to pro
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vide efficient performance.
The vent system must have a damper. If
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roof or wall cap has a damper, DO NOT
use damper (if supplied) on top of the range
hood.
Use silver tape or duct tape to seal all joints
•
in the vent system.
Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof
•
opening around the cap.
* Due to different ceiling height configurations, rec
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ommended height may not be applicable.
Countertop/Stove
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