Frigidaire FJWA369TBIS, Instruction Manual

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Important
Installation
Installing the hood
For the most efficient air flow exhaust,
use a straight run or as few elbows as
possible.
On average 2 to 3 hours are
necessary to complete installation
(without considering cut to be done
on wall and or on cabinet, installation
of ducts , conduit and electrical
connections to the mains).
The hood is fitted with screws and
drywall anchors suitable for most
surfaces, consult a qualified installer,
check if they perfectly fit with your
cabinet/wall.
Do not use flex ducting.
COLD WEATHER installations should
have anadditional backdraft damper
installed to minimize backward cold
air flow and a nonmetallic thermal
break to minimize conduction of
outside temperatures as part of the
ductwork. The damper should be on
the cold air side of the thermal break.
The break should be as close as
possible to where the ducting enters
the heated portion of the house.
Make up air: Local building codes
may require the use of make-up air
systems when using ducted
ventilation systems greater than
specified CFM of air movement. The
specified CFM varies from locale to
locale. Consult your HVAC
professional for specific requirements
in your area.
Vent unit to outside of building, only.
Installing preparation
Advance planning:
•
Determine the exact location of
the vent hood.
•
Plan the route for venting
exhaust to the outdoors.
•
Use the shortest and straightest
duct route possible.
•
Install a wall cap with damper or
roof cap at the exterior opening.
Order the wall or roof cap and
anytransition needed in advance.
•
Use 8" round metal ductwork
only.
Wall framing for adequate support:
This vent hood is heavy. ‘Adequate
structure and support must be
provided in all types of installations.
Thehood must be secure to vertical
studs in the wall, or to a horizontal
support.
The vent hood should be on site
before final framing and wall finishing.
This will help to accurately locatethe
duct work and electrical service.
Installation will be easier if the vent
hood is installed before the cooktop
and countertop are installed.
Remove carton carefully, Wear gloves
to protect against sharp edges..
Remove the protective film covering
the product before putting into
operation.
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Typical installation: Min installation
height from the range top to the
bottom of the hood is 30" if a gas
range is used or 24" to 30" if an
electric range is used. These hoods
are not recommended to be used over
indoor grills.
The hood may be installed onto a wall
and vented to the outdoors, or it can
be installed for recirculating operation
(recirculating accessories are supplied
with the hood).
This hood can be installed over any
electric and gas cooktop/range.
It can not be installed over any
professional cooktop / range.
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