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Installation Specifications
Planning the Installation
General System Layout
The vent system consists of the downdraft vent itself and a
single Dacor approved cabinet blower (models ERV3015 and
ERV3615), remote blower or in-line blower (see facing page
for examples).
WARNING
• Failure to install an approved blower or proper duct
work will result in a back draft and/or the insufficient
venting of smoke and fumes.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury caused by reach-
ing over a hot appliance, cabinet storage space
located directly above the range/cooktop should be
avoided.
• Follow the instructions and diagrams for minimum safe
clearances and installation location in these instruc-
tions, the appliance installation instructions and the
blower installation instructions. Failure to do so may
result in a fire or safety hazard.
• Plan the installation so that all minimum dimensions
are met or exceeded. All contact surfaces between the
downdraft vent and any cabinets or walls must be solid
and at right angles.
• The downdraft vent is equipped with adjustable anchor
legs to accommodate various cabinet heights.
• Install the downdraft vent and range/cooktop so that
they can be removed if service is required.
• When installing the downdraft vent with a cooktop,
access from the front of the cabinet to the chassis and
the electrical/gas supplies of both appliances must
be provided for inspection and service. Any drawers
or shelves must be easy to remove for access to the
cooktop, downdraft vent and utilities.
• There are 7/8” access holes in the bottom and side of
the downdraft vent for connecting the blower wiring and
strain relief. Wire the blower to turn on when the down-
draft vent is turned on. When installing a remote or in-
line blower, run the blower wiring/conduit parallel to the
duct work, connecting it to the downdraft vent on one
end and the blower on the other.
• Allow room for the exhaust duct coming out of the unit.
See
Planning the Duct Work
for further details.
• The maximum allowable duct run must be taken
into consideration when determining the layout. See
Planning the Duct Work
for further details.
• Refer to the range/cooktop installation instructions for
the minimum cutout dimensions specific to the particu-
lar downdraft vent model being installed.
Vertical
non-combustible
surface rear wall
Notches for self-rimming
style installations, see range
installation instructions
Notches required for some downdraft vent
installations, see range
installation instructions
Backsplash
Countertop
overhang
See the range installation
instructions for exact countertop
and cabinet dimensions
Vertical
non-combustible
surface rear wall
Notches required for some downdraft vent
installations, see cooktop
installation instructions
Backsplash
Countertop
overhang
See the cooktop installation
instructions for exact countertop
and cabinet dimensions
Flush with back side
of cabinet front
Range Cabinet/Countertop Cutout - top View
Cooktop Cabinet/Countertop Cutout - top View
