GE JV960SCBR - Manual (Page 4)

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
PLAN THE INSTALLATION
CAUTION:
Remove the house fuse or open
the circuit breaker before beginning the installation.
recessed bottom, framed or frameless kitchen cabinet which
has a minimum depth of 11s from the face to the inside of
the back wall.
The unit is ducted vertically. To change to horizontal ducting
see the instructions.
For safe operation, the mounted hood must be a minimum of
24s above the cooking surface.
For easiest installation, the range hood should be installed in
the cabinet before mounting the cabinet to the wall.
NOTE: Remove the glass visor from the unit before installing the
hood in the cabinet to protect the visor from damage.
NOTE: Any home ventilation system, such as a ventilation
hood, may interrupt the proper flow of combustion air and
exhaust required by fireplaces, gas furnaces, gas water
heaters and other naturally vented systems. To minimize the
chance of interruption of such naturally vented systems, follow
the heating equipment manufacturer’s guidelines and safety
standards such as those published by NFPA and ASHRAE.
When applicable, install any makeup (replacement) air
system in accordance with local building code requirements.
Visit GEAppliances.com for available makeup air solutions.
DUCT EQUIVALENT NUMBER
PIECES LENGTH X USED = TOTAL
3 1 ø 4 s x 10s 1 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Rect.,
straight
3 1 ø 4 s x 10s 14 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Rect. 90°
elbow
3 1 ø 4 s x 10s 8 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Rect. 45°
elbow
3 1 ø 4 s x 10s 33 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Rect. 90°
flat elbow
3 1 ø 4 s x 10s 24 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Rect. (18 ft. w/o
wall cap damper) x ( ) = Ft.
with
damper
Total ductwork = Ft.
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EQUIVALENT DUCTWORK LENGTH
MAXIMUM DUCT LENGTH: For satisfactory air movement,
the total duct length of a 3 1 ø
4
s x 10s rectangular duct should
not exceed 65 equivalent feet.
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FIRE AND TO PROPERLY EXHAUST AIR, BE SURE TO
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• Mark and cut out the cabinet bottom.
• Secure the hood to the cabinet.
• Mount the cabinet on the wall.
• Connect the ductwork and the power cable.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Flat blade and Phillips
screwdrivers
Pencil
Duct tape
Saw (saber or keyhole)
Electric drill
Metal snips
(in some applications)
Pliers Tape measure Wire stripper
Flashlight
Level