Frigidaire FHWC3060LSA Use & Care Manual page 6

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Installing the hood
Installing the hood
IMPORTANT
We recommend that two people carry
out the installation. Pay attention to the
procedure described in the assembly
instructions.
Preparation
• Determine the exact location of the range hood.
• Plan the route for venting exhaust to the outdoors
) .
• Plan the power connection prior to installation so
that electrical wiring will not be visible afterwards.
House wiring location: The junction box is
•
located on the top right side of the hood. Wiring
should enter the back wall at least 20" above
the bottom of the installation height, and within
3-3/8" to 4-3/4" of the right side of the centerline
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• Use the shortest and straightest duct route
possible.
• The wall
out by a professional prior to installing the
range hood. Pay attention to the length of
the exhaust hose when planning the wall
breakthrough. The exhaust hose must reach
h t e o t u r e
Important! If the exhaust hose leads through an
outer wall, install a wall cap with damper or roof
cap at the exterior opening (not delivered). This
can be installed by the professional that performs
the wall breakthrough.
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breakthrough must
e d g e f o h t e w l l a i w h t o t u
• If open
ask your local chimney sweeper about the local
regulations prior to installation.
• If you are renting, then approval must be obtained
from the owner of the property.
• Attention! In order for the range hood to reach
optimal performance, install it over the middle of
the cooking area.
• The following accessories are required to mount
the range hood (not included):
Exhaust duct
Power drill with 3/16" and 1/8" bits
Screwdriver
Level
Cable detector
Measuring tape
Duct tape
fig.
8 to 9
ft
Ducting installation guidelines
• For safety reasons, ducting should vent directly
outdoors (not into an attic, underneath the house,
into the garage or into any enclosed space).
• Keep duct runs as short and straight as possible.
• Duct
be carried
• Back to back elbow and "S" turns give very poor
delivery and are not recommended.
• A short straight length of duct at the inlet of the
remote blower gives the best delivery.
a n y k n i k . s
• Transition to duct from the integral blower or
remote duct transition as close to the downdraft
as is possible.
• Use a suitable 6" round duct.
are operated in the same room,
Installation
Center line
height
36"
(elbows and transitions) reduce air