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Advance Planning
ADVANCE PLANNING
Ductwork Planning
• These vent hoods are equipped for 10" round ductwork.
For best performance, use 10" round ductwork on the
48" wide hoods. 30" and 36" hoods may be transitioned
to 8" round.
• This hood may be vented vertically through upper
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supplied for vertical exhaust. Use locally supplied
elbows to vent horizontally through the rear wall.
• Determine the exact location of the vent hood.
• Plan the route for venting exhaust to the outdoors.
• Use the shortest and straightest duct route possible. For
satisfactory performance, duct run should not exceed
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• Refer to “Duct Fittings” chart to compute the maximum
permissible length for duct runs to the outdoors.
• Use metal ductwork only.
• Install a wall cap or roof cap with damper at the exterior
opening. Order the wall or roof cap and any transition
needed in advance.
• When applicable, install any makeup (replacement)
air system in accordance with local building code
requirements. Visit GEAppliances.com for available
makeup air solutions.
Wall Framing for Adequate Support
• These vent hoods are heavy. Adequate structural
support must be provided. Hoods must be secured to
vertical studs in the wall.
• It is strongly recommend that the vent hood with duct
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This will also help to accurately locate the ductwork and
electrical service.
Decorative Duct Covers:
Decorative duct covers, 6" and 12" high, are available
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Stack one or more duct covers over the top of the hood
to reach your ceiling height.
POWER SUPPLY
IMPORTANT - (Please read carefully)
WARNING
FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE
PROPERLY GROUNDED.
AVERTISSEMENT
POUR DES
RAISONS DE SÉCURITÉ, CET APPAREIL DOIT ÊTRE
CORRECTEMENT MIS À LA TERRE.
Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before
beginning installation.
Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this
appliance. Follow National electrical codes or prevailing
local codes and ordinances.
Electrical supply
These vent hoods must be supplied with 120V, 60Hz, and
connected to an individual, properly grounded branch
circuit, and protected by a 15 or 20 amp circuit breaker
or time delay fuse.
• Wiring must be 2 wire with ground.
• If the electrical supply does not meet the above
requirements, call a licensed electrician before
proceeding.
• Route house wiring as close to the installation location
as possible on the back wall or ceiling.
• Connect the wiring to the house wiring in accordance
with local codes.
Grounding instructions
The grounding conductor must be connected to
a ground metal, permanent wiring system, or an
equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the hood.
WARNING
The improper connection of
the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk
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service representative if you are in doubt whether the
appliance is properly grounded.
AVERTISSEMENT
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causer un choc électrique. En cas de doute, consulter un
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l’appareil est à la terre.