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Installation Instructions WARNING: BEFORE YOU BEGIN RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICALSHOCK OR TO REDUCETHE Read these instructions completely and INJURY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: carefully. A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the • IMPORTANT- Save these instructions for local manufacturer.
Design Information PRODUCT CLEARANCES DUCT COVER ACCESSORIES 30" Min. 36" Max. 36" Min. ZV42! * 9" for ceiling heights 7'11" to 8"5" using the supplied support frame and duct cover. These vent hoods must be installed 30" min. to 36" max. Order ZX42DC10 for ceiling heights of 8"6"to 10'4".
Advance Planning ADVANCE PLANNING POWER SUPPLY IMPORTANT - (Please read carefully) Ductwork Planning • These vent hoods are equipped for 10" round ductwork. WARNING: • Determine the exact location of the vent hood. FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE • Plan the route for venting exhaust to the outdoors. MUST BE PROPERLYGROUNDED.
26 ft. * Actual length of straight duct plus duct fitting equivalent. Equivalent length of duct pieces are Round baaed on actual tests conducted by GE Evaluation Engineering and reflect requirements for good roof vent 24 ft. venting performance with any ventilation hood.
Installation Preparation PARTS PROVIDED Locate the parts packed with the hood. Allen Wrench Support frame for 8 ft, ceiling Transition with Damper with 4 large pan head screws installed on the bottom corners. implement rods with standoffs 2*piece decorative duct cover Duct collar Decorative top cover...
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Installation Instructions CONSTRUCT CEILING SUPPORT Plan the Location of the Hood and Ductwork • The hood should extend beyond the front and rear edge • Use a plumb bob to check the location. The of the cooking appliance. countertop/cooktop below the hood must be centered •...
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Installation Instructions _STEP 1 CONSTRUCT CEILING SUPPORT CONTINUED 12-3/4" (42" Hood) EXAMPLE B 17" (54" Hood) Install, Cross- Framing Spacing 2x4 Cross Framing Align duct Cooktop to center of Outline Coaktop Top View - Ceiling Joists Run Perpendicular to Front of Hood EXAMPLE C 12-3/4"...
Installation Instructions CONSTRUCT CEILING SUPPORT CONTINUED • Secure each 2 x 4 block with at least four (4), #10 wood 2x 4 Min. screws, 3" long (not supplied). Use 8 wood screws CrossFraming total for the two supports. • The cross framing must be accurately aligned to assure correct positioning of the hood.
Installation Instructions _TEP 21 MOUNT TEMPLATE • Select the template for your hood size. • Align the template with the marks on the ceiling and tape in place. - Be sure the template is oriented correctly, with the front of the hood. •...
Installation Instructions 41 INSTALL ACCESSORY (OR SUPPLIED) SUPPORT AND DUCT COV- Install Small Pall Head Screws D Screws on EachSide Install Frametol I II InstallStop Safety Screw Inst.al)ationl I == I on EachSide Screw Screws E ) Screw Storage Location frame OR Install supplied support...
Installation Instructions [STEP 5] INSTALL DUCT TRANSITION [STEP 6_ INSTALL HOOD WITH DAMPER Note: THREE PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THIS INSTALLATION! Duct Transition Attachment Attachment / Screws Keyholes_ Screws C IMPORTANT: Remove shipping tape from damper and • Back out the hanging screws on the bottom of the check that damper moves freely.
Installation Instructions [STEP 81CONNECT ELECTRICAL Verify that power is turned off at the source. • Install strain relief onto the knockout of the junction box. WARNING: ifhouse iS not wiring • Insert house wiring through strain relief and tighten. 2-wire with a ground wire, a ground must be provided •...
Installation Instructions ISTEP 101 SLIDE DUCT COVER [STEP 12_ INSTALL RODS DOWN • Use a flat blade screwdriver to install stand-offs into SKIP THIS STEP IF USING THE SUPPUED DUCT the bottom of the hood. COVER • Align implement rod to stand-offs with the screw hole towards the inside of the hood.
Installation Instructions ISTEP 141 FINALIZE INSTALLATION [STEP 13] INSTALL SUPPLIED DUCT COVER AND TOP COVER • Check all lamps to assure tightness in sockets. • Turn power on atthe circuit breaker. • Refer to the Owner's Manual for operating and h st0,%ct cleaning instructions.
Installation Instructions I STEP 15] INSTALLATION CHECKLIST Check Blower Safety Screw Check appearance and installation Ensure that blower safety screw is securely tightened. [] Use a spirit level to check that the hood is level. See page 16, Step 9. If screw is missing, order Review installation instructions to determine source replacement parts bag.