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PRODUCT MODEL NUMBERS

UXT5230AY

UXT5236AY

30" (76.2 cm) and 36" (91.4 cm) Range Hood

Calculating Vent System Length
To calculate the length of the system you need, add the equivalent feet
(meters) for each vent piece used in the system.

7" (17.8 cm) Round Vent System

Vent Piece 

Round

45° elbow 2.5 

ft

(0.8 m)

90° elbow 5.0 

ft

(1.5 m)

7" (17.8 cm) wall cap 

0.0 ft
(0.0 m)

Maximum Recommended Length 

= 50 ft (15.2 m)

1 - 90° elbow 

= 5.0 ft (1.5 m)

1 - wall cap 

= 0.0 ft (0.0 m)

8 ft (2.4 m) straight 

= 8.0 ft (2.4 m)

Length of 7" (17.8 cm) system 

= 13.0 ft (3.9 m)

VENTING METHODS

Vent system can terminate either through the roof or wall. Use 3

¹⁄₄

" x

10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular with a maximum vent length of 35 ft
(10.7 m) or 7" (17.8 cm) or larger round vent with a maximum length
of 50 ft (15.2 m) for vent system.

NOTE: 

Flexible vent is not recommended. Flexible vent creates both

back pressure and air turbulence that greatly reduce performance.

Roof Venting

Wall Venting

A. 7" (17.8 cm) round vent 

through roof 
(purchased separately). 
3

¹⁄₄

" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) 

rectangular vent through the 
roof (purchased separately).

B. Roof cap with damper

(purchased separately)

C. 24" (61.0 cm) min. to 

30" (76.2 cm) max. above the 
cooking surface

A. 7" (17.8 cm) round vent out 

the top and through the wall 
(purchased separately). 
3

¹⁄₄

" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) 

rectangular vent through the 
wall or out the top (purchased 
separately).

B. Wall cap with damper

(purchased separately)

C. 24" (61.0 cm) min. to 

30" (76.2 cm) max. above the 
cooking surface 

A

B

C

A

B

C

Because Whirlpool Corporation policy includes a continuous commitment to improve
our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice.

Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation
Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice.

Ref. W10400323D

11/6/12

Electrical:

● 

A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15-amp, fused electrical circuit is
required.

● 

If the house has aluminum wiring, follow the procedure below:
1. Connect a section of solid copper wire to the pigtail leads.
2. Connect the aluminum wiring to the added section of copper wire

using special connectors and/or tools designed and UL listed for
joining copper to aluminum.

Follow the electrical connector manufacturer's recommended
procedure. Aluminum/copper connection must conform with local
codes and industry accepted wiring practices.

● 

Wire sizes and connections must conform with the rating of the
appliance as specified on the model/serial rating plate. The
model/serial plate is located behind the filter on the rear wall of the
range hood.

● 

Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the National
Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition), or CSA Standards C22.
1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 (latest
edition) and all local codes and ordinances.

3

¹⁄₄

" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm)

4.5 ft

to 7" (17.8 cm)

(1.4 m)

3

¹⁄₄

" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm)

5.0 ft

to 7" (17.8 cm) 90° elbow

(1.5 m)

Wall cap

7" (17.8 cm) round

90˚ elbow

2 ft (0.6 m)

6 ft (1.8 m)

Example vent system

3

¹⁄₄

" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) Vent System

Vent Piece 
3

¹⁄₄

" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 

5.0 ft

90° elbow

(1.5 m)

3

¹⁄₄

" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 

12.0 ft

flat elbow

(3.7 m)

3

¹⁄₄

" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 

0.0 ft

wall cap

(0.0 m)

Maximum Recommended Length 

= 35 ft (10.7 m)

1 - 90° elbow 

= 5.0 ft (1.5 m)

8 ft (2.4 m) straight 

= 8.0 ft (2.4 m)

1 - wall cap 

= 0.0 ft (0.0 m)

Length of 3

¹⁄₄

" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm)

= 13.0 ft (3.9 m)

system 

Wall cap

3

¹⁄₄

" x 10"

(8.3 x 25.4 cm) 

elbow

2 ft

(0.6 m)

6 ft (1.8 m)

Example vent system

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