Preparing The Countertop - GE PGP989 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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PrEPArInG 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
accommodate cooktop depth .
"
2 ⁄ min .
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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 .
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Installation Instructions
CABInEt PrEPArAtIon CutoutS
⁄ " in order to
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"
20 ⁄
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"
20 ⁄
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28 ⁄
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"
1 ⁄ min .
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PrEPArInG For DuCtWorK
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notE: Ductwork muSt be 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.
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Rear Wall Venting
"
min .
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BloWEr to DuCtWorK AlIGnmEnt
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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 NOT align
well, then flexible METAL 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 .
Bottom Venting
A 3 ⁄ " x 10" rectangle to 6" round transition duct is available
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at your local building supply store .
notE: Illustrations are for planning purposes only.
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"
18 ⁄
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"
10 ⁄
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Downward Venting
6" Max .
Centerline
to
Centerline
Offset
Back Venting
(Requires 3 ⁄ " x 10")
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"
6 ⁄
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