Maytag UXT3030AD, Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

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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.

Vent System

Vent Piece

90° elbow

5 ft (1.5 m)

3

1

/

4

" x 10" (8.3 cm x 

25.4 cm) flat elbow

12 ft (3.7 m)

7" (17.8 cm) wall cap

0 ft (0 m)

3

1

/

4

" x 10" (8.3 cm x 

25.4 cm) to 7" (17.8 cm)

4.5 ft (1.4 m)

3

1

/

4

" x 10" (8.3 cm x 

25.4 cm) to 7" (17.8 cm) 

90° elbow

5 ft (1.5 m)

Example vent system

1 - 90° elbow

= 5 ft (1.5 m)

1 - wall cap

= 0 ft (0 m)

8 ft (2.4 m) straight

= 8 ft (2.4 m)

System length

= 13 ft (3.9 m)

Maximum Recommended Length

3

1

/

4

" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) 

Rectangular Vent

= 35 ft (10.7 m)

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 

1 Batterymarch Park 

Quincy, MA 02169-7471

CSA International 

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road 

Cleveland, OH 44131-5575

■

A 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 15 A, fused 

electrical circuit is required.

■

If the house has aluminum wiring, follow 

the procedure below:
Connect the aluminum wiring 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/rating plate is located inside the 

range hood on the left wall.

■

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.

Wall cap

90˚ elbow

2 ft (0.6 m)

6 ft (1.8 m)