Installation Preparations; Venting Requirements; Venting System Setup - Awoco RH-C06-FC 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 duct of 6" round duct or 3-1/4
x 10" rectangular duct or larger.
• Use metal duct only. Rigid metal duct is
recommended. Semi-rigid aluminum duct is
also acceptable for easy connection. Please
refer to your city building code for vent
requirement.
• 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 aluminum foil tape or duct tape to seal all
joints in the venting duct 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

• For RH-C06 series: This range hood is 6"
round or 3-1/4 x 10" rectangular top venting
through the roof or wall.
• For RH-R06 series: This range hood is 3-1/4
x 10" rectangular rear venting through the
wall.
Top Venting Roof Exhaust
Roof Cap
Cabinet
Range Hood
Stove Top
* For RH-C06 Series
Rear Venting Wall Exhaust
Cabinet
Range Hood
Stove Top
* For RH-R06 Series
Top Venting Wall Exhaust
Cabinet
Side
Wall
Cap
Range Hood
Stove Top
Side
Wall
Cap
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