GE JV566HSS - Manual (Page 6)

BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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IMPORTANT –
Save these instructions for
local inspector’s use.
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IMPORTANT –
Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
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Note to Installer –
Be sure to leave these
instructions with the Consumer.
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Note to Consumer –
Keep these instructions
for future reference.
‡ Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical and electrical skills.
‡ Completion time – 1–3 hours
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DUCTWORK REQUIREMENTS
WARNING –
Before beginning the
installation, switch power off at service panel and lock
the service disconnecting means to prevent power
from being switched on accidentally. When the service
disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten
a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the
service panel.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737)
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Installation Range Hood
Instructions
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NOTE: Read the ductwork sections only if you do not have
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“Damage” section and proceed.
WARNING –
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND
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DO NOT VENT EXHAUST AIR INTO SPACES WITHIN WALLS OR
CEILINGS OR INTO ATTICS, CRAWL SPACES OR GARAGES.
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This hood can be vented vertically through upper cabinets
or horizontally through an outside wall. Ductwork is not
included.
When applicable, install any makeup (replacement) air
system in accordance with local building code requirements.
Visit GEAppliances.com for available makeup air solutions.
Exhaust connection:
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standard 3 1 ø 4 µ[µUHFWDQJXODUGXFWLQJRUµGLDPHWHU
round ducting.
If a 6” round duct is required, a rectangular-to-round
transition adaptor must be used*. Do not use less than a 6”
diameter duct.
Maximum duct length:
For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of a
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NOTE: It’s important that ducting be installed using the
most direct route and with as few elbows as possible.
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blockages. Also, make sure dampers swing freely and
nothing is blocking the ducts.
Elbows, transitions, wall and roofcaps, etc.,
present additional resistance to airflow and are equivalent
to a section of straight duct longer than their actual
physical size. When calculating the total duct length, add
the equivalent lengths of all transitions and adaptors plus
the length of all straight duct sections. The charts on the
following pages show you how to calculate total equivalent
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length of some typical ducts.
* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round
transition adaptor is used, the bottom
corners of the damper will have to be cut
to fit, using the tin snips, in order to allow
free movement of the damper. Equivalent
lengths of duct pieces are based on actual
tests and reflect requirements for good
venting performance with any hood.