Complete Installation; Electrical Connection - KitchenAid 30" Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

30" (76.2 cm) and 36" (91.4 cm) retractable (pop-up) downdraft vent system
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3. Reinstall both panels to the opposite side of the vent box
panel from which they were removed. Place bottom tab of the
panel into the bottom mounting channel.
A. Blower mounting channel
B. Panel
4. Tilt panel top tab so it is flush with the vent box panel and
position it under the tip mounting bracket. Slide bracket into
the "Z" slots and tighten the 2 hex/slotted head screws to
secure.
5. See "Complete Installation" section.

Complete Installation

1. Remove the Phillips-head screw attaching the terminal box
cover and remove cover.
A
A. Terminal box cover
Remove either the back or bottom knockout inside the
terminal box and install a UL listed or CSA approved conduit
connector.
NOTE: Power supply cable needed between exterior blower
assembly and blower box is not provided.
Flexible armored or nonmetallic cable must be used. A
½" (12.7 cm) UL listed or CSA approved strain relief must be
provided at each end of the power supply cable.
B
A
2. Determine the location where the exterior blower box will be
located. Cut opening in roof or wall for vent system to exterior
blower. Install exterior blower according to instructions
supplied with the blower kit.
Wall Installations:
Use caulking compound between mounting flange and
wall.
Roof Installations:
Follow standard roofing procedures. Refer to the "Roof
Installations" section of the Exterior Blower Installation
Instructions.
The flashing sheet should be centered over the roof
opening.
Lower edge of flashing should lie on top of shingles and
upper edge underneath shingles.
Seal assembly between roof, fan and flashing with roofing
mastic to avoid leaks.
3. Using 2 or more people, insert the downdraft vent into the
countertop cutout. Position downdraft vent so it is centered
in cutout and parallel to edge of cutout. Check that downdraft
vent is level vertically. Then fasten lower support legs to the
cabinet floor with screws.
4. Attach 1 undercounter bracket on front upper right corner of
downdraft vent with slot over vent mounting hole and flange
against countertop. Attach other bracket to left side of the
downdraft vent. Drill starter holes through undercounter
mounting brackets into the underside of the countertop.
Insert appropriate length screws into holes and tighten
brackets to the countertop.
B
A. When attaching undercounter bracket to underside
of countertop, make sure that the screw length will
not go through countertop when tightened.
B. Backsplash
C. Countertop

Electrical Connection

WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Replace all parts and panels before operating.
Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Feed the home power supply cable through the conduit
connector and into the terminal box.
C
A
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