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1 INSTALL DOWNDRAFT VENT
A Two stabilizing brackets must be installed on
each side of the downdraft vent.
• For right-side or straight-down blower
discharge, fasten the stabilizing brackets at
locations A, B, D and E.
• For left-side blower discharge, fasten the
stabilizing brackets at locations B, C, D and E.
B Place the downdraft vent into the countertop
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sitting on top of the countertop.
Note: The downdraft vent may need to be
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cutout.
C Secure the screws for the stabilizing brackets to
the cabinet back and side walls.
D Check that the downdraft vent is vertically level.
Operate the vent 3 to 5 times to ensure proper
installation.
Installation Instructions
2 INSTALL DUCTWORK
• The downdraft blower system is designed for use
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6" round.
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in a crawl space, attic or other enclosed space.
• 6" PVC duct should be used when installing under a
concrete slab.
NOTE: Local building code must be followed for
installation in specifying approved type and schedule
of PVC duct used.
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• Always use appropriate roof or wall cap with damper.
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be used.
• Use the straightest duct run possible.
• For satisfactory performance, the duct run should
not exceed 100 ft. or its equivalent length when
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of equivalent lengths to calculate your installation.
• Install ductwork so the piece of duct nearest the
downdraft unit slots INTO the next piece of the duct.
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duct tape around the joints to ensure an airtight seal.
Duct Tape
Over Seam and Screw
Screw
Air
Flow
Bracket
Cabinet Back
Wall
Downdraft Vent
Location A
TOP VIEW
A
C
E Place Cooktop into the countertop cutout. There
should be a 1/8” minimum gap between the
front of the vent trim and the rear of the cooktop.
It may be necessary to readjust the cooktop and
repeat steps C and D.
A
D
C
B
E
4 to 5” 4 to 5”
Top
Brackets
Bottom
Brackets
Level
Level