Venting Methods - Frigidaire FCVW3062AS Use & Care Manual

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VentInG reQuIrementS

VentInG metHodS

Vent system can terminate either through the roof
or wall. Use 3¼" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular
with a maximum vent length of 35 ft (10.7 m) or 7"
(17.8 cm) round vent with a maximum length of 50
ft (15.2 m) for vent system.
note
flexible vent is not recommended.
flexible vent creates both back pressure
and air turbulence that greatly reduce
performance.
Roof venting
B
A
C
A. 3¼" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4
cm) rectangular or 7" (17.8
cm) round vent through
the roof. (purchased sep-
arately)
B. Roof cap with damper
(purchased separately)
C. 24" (61.0 cm) min. for
electric ranges and 30"
(76.2cm) min. for gas
ranges installation above
the cooking surface.
Recirculating
A
B
calculating Vent System Length
To calculate the length of the system you need,
add the equivalent feet (meters) for each vent
piece used in the system.
It's important to note that the actual equivalent
length can vary depending on factors design,
material and any internal obstructions within the
fitting This is a general guideline, and other sources
may provide slightly different values
Wall venting
A
B
C
A. 3¼" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4
cm) rectangular or 7"
(17.8 cm) round vent
through the wall or out
the top (purchased sep-
arately)
B. Wall cap with damper
(purchased separately)
C. 24" (61.0 cm) min. for
electric ranges and 30"
(76.2cm) min. for gas
ranges installation above
the cooking surface.
A. Remove cover
B. 24" (61.0 cm)
min.for electric ranges
and 30" (76.2cm) min.
for gas ranges
installation above the
cooking surface.
Manufacturer data and engineering references
should always be consulted for accurate and up
to date information on the equivalent length of a
specific fitting.
7" (17.8 cm) round Vent System
Vent Piece
90° elbow
7" (17.8 cm) wall cap
example Vent System
elbow
2 ft (0.6 m)
Maximum recommended length
90° elbow
6 ft (1.8 m) straight
1 wall cap
7" (17.8 cm) Wall cap
3¼" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) Vent System
Vent Piece
3¼" x 10" (8.3 cm x
25.4 cm) 90° elbow
3¼" x 10" (8.3 cm x
25.4 cm) flat elbow
3¼" x 10" (8.3 cm x
25.4 cm) wall cap
example Vent System
elbow
2 ft
(0.6 m)
Maximum Recommended Length
1 - 90° elbow
8 ft (2.4 m) straight
1 - wall cap
Length of 3¼" x 10"
Length
15 ft
(4.57 m)
0.0 ft
(0.0 m)
Wall Cap
6 ft (1.8 m)
= 50 ft (15.2 m)
= 15 ft (4.57 m)
= 6 ft (1.8 m)
= 0.0 ft (0.0 m)
= 21 ft (6.37 m)
Length
15 ft
(4.57 m)
10 ft
(3.04 m)
0.0 ft
(0.0 m)
8 ft (2.4 m)
Wall Cap
= 35 ft (10.7 m)
= 15 ft (4.57 m)
= 8.0 ft (2.4 m)
= 0.0 ft (0.0 m)
= 23 ft (6.97 m)