GE JVB37 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 15

mnstaaiation mnstructions
[] INSTALL THE DOWNDRAFT VENT
_ _ red
\_ method
_k Secure
the upper
brackets
with screws
located on
the side
of case
and attach
to back of
cabinet
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Secure the lower brackets
to blower housing
Place the downdraft vent into the
countertop cutout, against the back side.
Secure the downdraft to the countertop
supplied brackets. See illustration.
Fasten 2 brackets to vent side and secure
to cabinet back wall.
Install 2 brackets on the bottom of the
vent. Attach brackets to slide screws on
the vent and to the floor using wood
screws (not supplied).
When installing in a tile countertop
surface, it may be necessary to apply
a locally approved caulking to cover
any gaps,
[] iNSTALL THE DUCTWORK
Use minimum 26" gauge galvanized or
24 gauge aluminum duct 31/4" x 10" or
6" round. PVC duct should be used if
installing under a poured concrete sJab.
DO NOT USE flexible ducfing.
Always use appropriate roof or wail
cap with damper. Laundry type wail
caps shouJd never be used. See the
Ductwork Length and Duct FJtdngs
chart.
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Use the straightest duct run possible.
For satisfactory performance the duct
run shouJd not exceed 150 feet or its
equivalent tength when bends or
various fittings are used. Refer to the
tame of equivaJent tengths to calculate
your installation.
i Duct tape over
seam and screw
Airflow
i
Screw
, install ductwork so the piece of duct
nearest the downdraft unit slots iNTO
the next piece of the duct. Secure the
joints with self-tapping screws and
apply duct tape around the joints to
ensure an airtight seat.
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