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Installation of the downdraft system.
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Operating Instructions
Safety Instructions
Installation Instructions
Troubleshooting T
ips
Customer Service
Venting Options
Side to side adjustments:
The entire blower mounting plate can be adjusted
3
1
⁄
2
″
to the left or right. This will help to align vent
discharge to house ductwork.
30° Rotation
For even more flexibility, the entire blower can be
rotated up to 30° towards the left or 30° towards
to right.
Discharge direction
The blower assembly may be removed and turned
90° for a left or right side discharge.
■
The downdraft vent is shipped with the discharge
outlet pointing straight down and can be changed
to the left or right side.
■
A left or right 90° direction adjustment should be
performed before dropping into the countertop
opening.
■
Flatten the shipping box to use as a pad.
■
Lay the vent on its back onto the pad.
To change to a left or right discharge:
Remove 4 nuts holding the blower to the
mounting plate. See illustration. One nut is just
inside the blower discharge.
Remove and turn the blower to the right or left.
Reinstall the 4 nuts.
To locate the ductwork holes in the cabinet floor
or side walls:
Temporarily, place vent into the countertop
opening.
Push the vent all the way to the back of the
opening.
If you are transitioning to 6
″
round, place
transition piece over the discharge outlet.
– Mark the location and remove the assembly.
– Cut holes and install ductwork connections.
Order JXRB57 for installation of the blower and motor below
the floor:
Order JXBC57 for installation of the blower and motor
outdoors.
Discharge left
Discharge right
Discharge down
(as supplied)
30
″
Rotation left or right
Nut location inside the
blower discharge
Loosen screws to adjust
blower left to right