GE JP989 Series Technical Service Manual page 19

Step 10 – Installing the Hold-Down
Retainers
Note: Check for glass flatness discussed in Step 9
before installing hold-down retainers.
Countertop
Thumb screw
Secure cooktop to the counter using the side
retainers and thumb screws shipped with the unit
(one on each side).
Use slot position
Hold down
appropriate for
retainer
countertop thickness
GEA00312
Hold-down retainer
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Step 11 – Attaching the Blower Transition
Duct
Use the blower transition duct that is packed with
your cooktop for all downward duct installations to
connect to 6-in. round standard ductwork.
Note: Use Rear Wall Adapter Kit JXRW89 for duct
installations through the rear cabinet wall and
retrofits of older 5-in. duct size cooktops.
Remove the cardboard packing in the blower
outlet.
Screws
Install the transition duct to the blower outlet with
the 3 sheet metal screws that are provided.
Step 12 – Connecting the Ductwork
Connect the ductwork prepared in Steps 5 and 6
to the blower transition duct.
Screw
(on other side)
GEA00212