Venting Requirements; Height & Clearance - Victory Q5 User Manual

Important Safety Notice
Read all Instructions before Installing and operating this appliance
• Clean ventilating fan frequently.
• Always use appropriate cookware and utensils size.
• Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons in the event of a stove top grease fire:
• SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn OFF the burner.
BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN—you may be burned.
KEEP FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AWAY FROM FLAMES. If the flames DO
NOT go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT or dial your local
emergency service immediately.
• DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels — a violent steam explosion will result.
• Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
• You know you have a Class A, B, C extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.
• The fire is small and contained in the area where it is started.
• The fire department is being called.
• You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons in the event of a gas leaks:
• Extinguish any open flame.
• DO NOT turn on the range hood fan or any type of ventilator.
• DO NOT turn on the lights or any type of appliance.
• Open all doors and windows to disperse the gas. If you still smell gas, call the gas company and fire
department, or dial your local emergency service immediately.
Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety mes-
sages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. All safety mes-
sages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
WARNING
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word "WARNING".
The manufacturer and/or distributor/reseller declines all responsibility in the event of failure to ob-
serve the instructions given here for installation, maintenance and suitable use of the product.
The manufacturer and/or distributor/reseller further declines all responsibility for injury due to neg-
ligence and the warranty of the unit automatically expires due to improper maintenance.
The manufacturer and/or distributor/reseller will not be held responsible for any damages to per-
sonal property or real estate or any bodily injuries whether caused directly or indirectly by the range
hood.

Venting Requirements

• Vent system must terminate to the out-
side (roof or side wall), unless using a
recirculating kit.
• Do not terminate the vent system in an
attic or other enclosed area.
• Do not use 4" (10.2 cm) laundry-type
wall caps.
• Use metal/aluminum vent only. Rigid
metal/aluminum vent is recommended.
• Do not use plastic vent.
• Always keep the duct clean to ensure
proper airflow.
• Calculate the following figures before
installation:
1. Distance from the floor to the ceil-
ing.
2. Distance between the floor to the
counter top/stove (recommend 24"
to 30").
3. Distance between the counter top/
stove to the range hood.
4. Height of hood and duct cover.
For the most efficient and quiet
operation:
• It is recommended that the range hood
be vented vertically through the roof
through 6" (15 cm) round metal/ alu-
minum vent work.
• The size of the vent should be uniform.
• Use no more than three 90° elbows.
• Make sure there is a minimum of 24"
(61 cm) of straight vent between the
elbows if more than one elbow is used.
• Do Not install two elbows together.
• The length of vent system and number
of elbows should be kept to a mini-
mum to provide efficient performance.
• The vent system must have a damper.
If roof or wall cap has a damper, Do
Not use damper supplied with the
range hood.
• Use aluminum tape to seal all joints in
the vent system.
• Use caulking to seal exterior wall or
roof opening around the cap.
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Height & Clearance
Cabinet
Venting 6" Duct
Min: 24"
Max: 30"
36" base
Range hood
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