Preparation, Cut countertop opening, Mount the unit – FRIGIDAIRE HV2730B User Manual

Page 3: Changing blower discharge (optional)

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PREPARATION

CHANGING BLOWER DISCHARGE (Optional)

The blower is shipped with its discharge facing DOWN. Follow
these steps ONLY if:

the position of the blower discharge needs to be moved so
ductwork does not interfere with floor joists, plumbing or
wiring below.

it is necessary to rotate the blower discharge to the RIGHT
or LEFT.

CUT COUNTERTOP OPENING

1. Lay out and cut the cooktop cut-out far enough FORWARD

so downdraft will fit behind it.

2. Set cooktop in place and slide it as far forward as possible.

Center and square it with edges of countertop.

3. Place the plastic template against the back flange of the

cooktop and center it. Trace around template to mark the
downdraft opening.

4. Remove cooktop from countertop.

5. Cut downdraft opening. Be careful not to chip edges of

countertop.

MOUNT THE UNIT

Place the unit on its back on a table or work surface.

DOWN DISCHARGE - MOVING BLOWER LEFT OR RIGHT

1. Set downdraft into opening. Extend leveling brackets to floor

of cabinet so downdraft sits straight. (Note: Leveling brackets
can be removed and re-attached in other positions. Bottom
flange may have to face inward in tight cabinet installations.)

2. Secure the downdraft to the countertop as follows: Hold the

downdraft against the back of countertop cut-out and tighten-
ing the 2 mounting screws (one on each end of unit) on
underside of countertop. Use a wood shim between screw
and underside of granite countertops.

3. Screw leveling brackets to bottom of cabinet. Tighten screws

holding leveling bracket to unit on each side.

LEVELING BRACKET -
FLANGE FACING IN

LEVELING BRACKET -
FLANGE FACING OUT

MOUNTING SCREWS

1.

Remove the 4 nuts and 2 clamp channels.

2. Carefully lift blower and disconnect motor plug if necessary.

Reposition blower and RECONNECT MOTOR PLUG.

3. Use supplied cover plate to close open space (if any).

4. Replace clamp channels and use nuts to secure the blower

in its new position.

5. Use sheet metal screws through bottom flange to secure

bottom of blower.

COVER PLATE

CLAMP
CHANNEL

NUT

BLOWER

MOTOR
PLUG

SHEET
METAL
SCREW

LEFT OR RIGHT DISCHARGE

CLAMP

CHANNEL

NUTS

SHEET
METAL
SCREW

BOTTOM
FLANGE

BLOWER

1.

Loosen the 4 nuts and 2 clamp channels.

2. Slide blower to desired position.

3. Use supplied cover plate to close open space (if any).

4. Tighten nuts to secure top of blower and use sheet metal

screws through bottom flange to secure bottom of blower.

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