Installation Preparations; Venting Requirements - Awoco RH-IT-R Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION PREPARATIONS

Venting Requirements

DO
• Have the venting system go vertically from
the range hood to the roof if possible.
• Have 24"-30" distance between the cooktop
and the range hood. 27" is recommended.
• Use uniformed 6" round duct for 6" Round
Adaptor, or 8" round duct for 8" Round
Adaptor, or 3-1/4 x 10" rectangular duct or
larger.
• Use metal vent only. Rigid metal vent is
recommended. Semi-rigid aluminum vent is
also acceptable for easy connection.
• Make sure there is a minimum of 24" of
straight vent between the elbows if more
than 1 elbow is used.
• Use minimal numbers of elbows and the
shortest route for the venting system for a
better performance.
• Use silver tap or duct tap to seal all joints in
the venting system.
• Use caulking silicone to seal exterior wall or
roof opening around the cap.
• Always keep the duct clean to ensure proper
airflow
DO NOT
• End the venting system in an enclosed area
indoors.
• Use plastic vent.
• Use no more than three 90° elbows.
• Install 2 elbows together.
• Install the range hood outside of the
recommended height.
• Reduce the duct size below the recommended
size.
Venting System Setup
• This Range Hood is 6" or 8" top venting
through the roof.
IMPORTANT!
• If long duct run is needed, increase the duct
size from 6" to 7" or 8" to 9".
• If a reducer is needed, use a long reducer
instead of a pancake reducer and install it as
far away from the range hood as possible.
Reducing the duct size will restrict and
decrease the speed of the airflow and hense
lower the range hood's performance.
• If transitions or turns are needed, install them
as far away from the range hood as possible
and keep the distance between the 2 as far
apart as possible.
• Also refer to the owner's manual of the stove
top for the height clearance requirement and
the recommended mounting height above
the range.
Note
• It is important to install the range hood at the
proper mounting height. Hoods mounted too
low could result in heat damage and fire hazard
while hoods mounted too high will be out of
reach and hense reduce its performance and
efficiency.
Minimum Duct Size:
• Round: 6" minimum for 6" Round Adapter.
8" minimum for 8" Round Adapter.
• Rectangular: 3-1/4" x 10" minimum for 6"
Round Adapter.
IMPORTANT!
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
It is the customer's responsibility:
• To contact a qualified electrical installer;
• To ensure that the electrical installation is
in compliance with applicable codes and
standards.
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