Installation Instructions; Exterior-Mounted Vent Motor; Venting Methods - KitchenAid KIRD862VSS0 Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
EXTERIOR-MOUNTED VENT MOTOR
KIRD and YKIRD Models Only
IMPORTANT: Exterior blower Model No. KPEU722M [1200 cfm
(34.0 m_/3)] cannot be used with this retractable downdraft vent
system.
NOTE: Exterior-mounted vent motor installations require exterior
blower system, Model No. KPEC992M [900 cfm (25.5 m3/m)],
available from your dealer or authorized parts supplier.
Determine which venting method is best for your application.
Vent system can terminate through either the wall or roof.
Island location
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Built-in cabinet locations
A B
A. Left venting
B. 10" round 90 ° elbow
B A
A. Right venting
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10" round 90 elbow
Roof Venting
A. 10" (25.4 cm) round vent
Calculating Vent System Length
It is recommended that you use round vent instead of rectangular
vent, especially if elbows are required. If rectangular vent is
required, it should be transitioned to 10" (25.4 cm) round vent as
soon as possible.
Maximum Length of Vent System
Vent Length
10" (25.4 cm) round 40 ft (12.2 m)
To calculate the length of the system you need, add the
equivalent feet (meters) for each vent piece used in the system.
Vent Piece 10" (25.4 cm) Round
45 ° elbow 2.5 ft _
(0.8 m)
0
90 ° elbow 5.0 ft
(1.5 m)
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