GE PGP989DN2BB Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 19

Installation Instructions
CABINET PREPARATIONCUTOUTS
171PREPARING THE COUNTERTOP
The countertop must have a deep flat surface
to accommodate the cooktop and the vent.
Countertops with a rolled front edge and
backsplash may not provide the flat surface
area required.
25" min. flat surface area required
Clearance between inside front of cabinet and
rear of countertop cutout must be 20%" in order to
accommodate cooktop depth.
2_" min.
rain.
A 1/2" wide flat area is required around the edge
of opening for support of the unit. The cooktop
unit must be level and sit squarely into countertop
opening.
Carefully cut countertop opening according to the
dimensions shown in the illustration. Be sure that
opening is cut squarely, with sides parallel to each
other and rear exactly perpendicular to sides.
20%"
!_" min.
For island installation, maintain 1 7/8" minimum
from cutout to front edge; 2 3/8" minimum from
cutout to back edge; and 5" minimum from cutout
to side edges of countertop.
r_ PREPARING FOR DUCTWORK
NOTE:Ductwork MUSTbe vented to outside.
DO NOT vent into a wall, ceiling, crawlspace, attic or any
concealed space.
Cut hole in cabinet wall or floor as appropriate for your
installation. Make sure exhaust duct is located between wall
studs or floor joists.
NOTE:When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do
not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
Make sure that any opening/cutout in the wall behind the
appliance and in the floor under the appliance are sealed
properly.
!8_"
Rear Wall Venting Downward Venting
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[] BLOWERTO DUCTWORK ALIGNMENT
In general,the use of flexible ducting is discouraged because
it can cause severely restricted airflow. However, if the
blower outlet and the floor or wall duct location do NOTalign
well, then flexible IVIETAL ducting can be used to adapt to an
offset. Good alignment without use of flexible ducting is best.
NOTE:
• Do not exceed the maximum recommended offset of 6".
• Do not allow the flexible ducting to kink or collapse.
• Do stretch the flexible ducting as much as possible to
eliminate as much of the corrugation as possible.
i , _ 6"Max. _ j
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Bottom Venting Back Venting
(Requires 3½" x 10")
A 3_" x !0" rectangle to 6" round transition duct is available
at your local building supply store.
NOTE:Illustrations are for planning purposes only.