Ancona Aero Island, User Instructions

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VENTING REQUIREMENTS :
HEIGHT & CLEARANCE:
• Vent system must terminate to the outside
(Roof or side wall).
• 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:
Distance from the floor to the ceiling
Distance between the floor to the
countertop/stove
Distance between the cooking surface to the
range hood (recommend 24" to 30") minimum of
30" is required for gas stove top
For the most efficient & quiet operation:
• A distance of 24" to 30" is recommended between
stove top and the bottom of range hood. 30"
minimum is required for gaz stove tops.
• It is recommended that the range hood be vented
vertically through the roof through 6" (15.3 cm) or
bigger round metal/aluminum 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 minimum to provide efficient
performance.
• The vent system must have a damper. If roof or
wall cap has a damper, DO NOT use damper (if
supplied) on top of the range hood.
• Use silver tape or duct 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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4. Height of hood and duct cover.
Min : 24”
Min : 24”
Max : 30”
Maximum ceiling clearance
100" at 30" hood mounting
height above countertop or
stove. (may vary with
different model). Chimney
extensions available for
higher ceiling
36” base
Min:24”
Max:30”
Support
Structure
Standard
Upper
Chimney
Standard
Lower
Chimney
Range hood
Countertop/Stove
* Higher ceiling requires chimney extension.
Available at your local resellers
Model #
Aero Island 36
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Height of hood and duct cover.