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Installation Clearances
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cabinet height
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upper cabinet to countertop
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VENTING REQUIREMENTS
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Vent system must terminate to the outdoors, except for no
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Do not terminate the vent system in an attic or other enclosed
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Use metal vent only. A rigid metal vent is recommended.
Plastic or metal foil vent is not recommended.
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vent between the elbows if more than 1 elbow is used.
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Do not install 2 elbows together.
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The vent system must have a damper.
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Use clamps to seal all joints in the vent system.
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Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof opening around the
cap.
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The size of the vent should be uniform.
Cold weather installations
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minimize conduction of outside temperatures as part of the vent
system. The damper should be on the cold air side of the thermal
break.
The break should be as close as possible to where the vent
system enters the heated portion of the house.
Makeup air
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