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3. VENTING REQUIREMENTS / HEIGHT & CLEARANCE
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Vent system must terminate outside (roof or side wall).
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DO NOT terminate the vent system in an attic or other
enclosed area.
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DO NOT use 4 inches (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall caps.
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Use metal/aluminum vent only. Rigid metal/ aluminum
vent is recommended.
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DO NOT use plastic vent.
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Always keep the duct clean to ensure proper airflow.
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Calculate the following figures before installation:
1. Distance from the floor to the ceiling.
2. Distance between the floor to the countertop/
stove - 28 to 31 inches (71 - 79 cm) is
recommended for electric cooktops and 30 to
36 inches (76 - 91 cm) is recommended for gas
ranges.
3. Distance between the countertop/stove to the
range hood.
4. Height of hood and duct cover.
For the most efficient & quiet operation:
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A distance of 228 to 31 inches (71 - 79 cm) is
recommended for electric cooktops and 30 to
36 inches (76 - 91 cm) is recommended for gas
ranges.
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It is recommended that the range hood be vented
vertically through the roof through 6 inches (15 cm)
[8 inches (20.3 cm) for Turin Extreme (TU11191)]
or larger round metal/aluminum vent work. The size of
the vent should be uniform.
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Use no more than three 90° elbows.
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Make sure there is a minimum of 24 inches
(61 cm) of straight vent between the elbows if more
than one elbow is used.
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DO NOT install two elbows together.
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The length of vent system and number of elbows
should be kept to a minimum to provide efficient
performance.
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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.
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Use silver tape or duct tape to seal all joints in the vent
system.
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Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof opening
around the cap.
Elec
tric - M
in 28 - M
ax 31 inches
Gas - M
in 30 - M
ax 36 inches
Cooktop
Hood