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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
or 30 to 36 inches (76 - 90 cm) is
recommended for gas cooktops
(600 CFM and more
only)
.
3.
Distance between the countertop/stove to the
range
hood.
4.
Height of hood and duct cover.
F
or the most efficien
t & quiet operation:
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A distance of 28 to 31 inches (71 - 79 cm) is
recommended for electric cooktops.
•
It is recommended that the range hood be vented
vertically through the roof through 6 inches (15 cm)
or larger round metal/aluminum vent work
for the
Turin La Como (TU005S-C30), Turin Swift (TU19239W-C30),
Turin Swift II (TU19239S-C30) , Turin Swift II Electronic Black
(TU19239B-C30E), Turin Swift Pro (TU17180S-C30), Turin Swift
Pro Electronic (TU17180S-C30E)
•
It is recommended that the range hood be vented
vertically through the roof through 8 inches (20.3 cm)
or larger round metal/aluminum vent work
for the
Turin
Parma (TU11222B-C30), Turin Special Edition (TU19067S-CXX),
Turin Strada (TU12638S-C30E)
•
T
he size of the vent should be uniform.
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Use no more than three 90° elbows.
•
Make sure there is a minimum of 24 inches
(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.
Gas - M
in 30 - M
ax 36 inches
Cooktop
Hood
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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.
•
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.
Elec
tric - M
in 28 - M
ax 31 inches
Gas - M
in 30 - M
ax 36 inches
