GE Profile PV976 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 8

PREPARE TO INSTALL THE HOOD
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
These vent hoods are designed to be installed
onto a wall. Theg mag be installed beneath a soffit
or cabinet.
• Install these hoods 24" Min. to 30" Max. above
the cooking surface.
24" Min.
30" Max.
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The vent hood must be installed 24" min.
and 30" max. above the cooking surface.
The hood installation height above the cooking
surface depends upon ceiling height and duct
cover limitations. The telescopic duct cover
conceals the ductwork running from the top
of the hood to the ceiling. For supplied duct cover
ceiling heights, see table on page 13.
Recirculation Kit:
Kit includes 1 air deflector and 1 charcoal filter
and is included with the hood.
NOTE: Installation height should be measured
from the cooking surface to the lowest part
of the hood. This hood mag be installed onto a wall
and vented to the outdoors, or it can be installed
for recirculating operation. For recirculation
operation, a Recirculating Kit (included)is required.
ADVANCE PLANNING
Ductwork Planning
• This hood is designed to be vented verticallg
through the ceiling. A duct transition piece is
supplied for vertical exhaust. Use Iocallg supplied
elbows to vent horizontallg through the rear wall.
See page 10.
Determine the exact location of the vent hood.
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Plan the route for venting exhaust to the outdoors.
Use the shortest and straightest duct route
possible. For satisfactorg performance, duct run
should not exceed 100' equivalent length for ang
duct configurations.
Refer to "Duct Fittings" chart to compute
the maximum permissible length for duct runs
to the outdoors.
• Use metal ductwork onlg.
• A transition piece for 8" round duct is supplied.
Use 8" round duct.
Install a wall cap or roof cap with damper
at the exterior opening. Order the wall or roof cap
and ang transition and length of duct needed
in advance.
Wall Framing for Adequate Support
This vent hood is heavg. Adequate structural
support must be provided. The hood must be
secured to vertical studs in the wall. See page 14.
We stronglg recommend that the vent hood with
duct cover be on site before final framing and
wall finishing. This will also help to accuratelg
locate the ductwork and electrical service.