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Vent system needed for installation is not
included. Backdraft damper supplied with
product must be used. If roof or wall cap
has a damper, do not use damper supplied
with hood. Use metal vent only. Rigid metal
vent is recommended.

Venting requirements

Venting system must terminate to the
outside.

Do not terminate the vent in an attic or
other enclosed space.

Do not use four-inch laundry-type wall caps.

Do not use plastic vent.

centerline

This range hood can be vented to the
outside ONLY.

Determine which outside venting method
needs to be used. 

The length of the vent system and number
of elbows should be kept to a minimum to
provide efficient performance. The size of
the vent system should be uniform. Do Not
install two elbows together. Use duct tape
to seal all joints in vent system. Vent system
can terminate either through the roof or
wall. Use caulking to seal exterior wall or
roof opening around exhaust hood. For the
most efficient and quiet operation, it is
recommended that the range be vented
vertically through the roof through 7" round
vent system.

Figures 1-2 show common venting methods
and what types of materials are needed.

7" round
through the
roof

roof cap

damper located
as far from hood
as possible

7" min. diameter
round vent

elbow

wall cap

Recommended vent system length

Maximum length of vent system is 26 feet.
For best performance, use no more than
three 90˚ elbows. To calculate the length of
system you need, add the equivalent feet
for each vent system piece used in the
system. See the following example.

roof cap

7" vent system

90° elbows

wall cap

3-1/4" x 10"
to 7"
transition

Maximum length 

= 26 feet

1 — transition 

=  4.5 ft.

2 — 90° elbows 

= 10  ft.

8 feet straight 

=  8  ft.

1 — wall cap 

=  0  ft.

Length of 7" system  = 22.5 ft.

Recommended standard fittings

Panel B

Now start...

With range hood in kitchen.

Slide cardboard or hardboard under range
before moving range across floor to
prevent damaging floor covering.
Cover countertop, cooktop or set-in range
with a thick, protective covering to prevent
damaging countertop.

1.

terminal
box
cover

5.

Lift the range hood into final 
position and center. Mark on the

underside of cabinet the location of the
four keyhole mounting slots. Set range hood
aside on a protected surface.

To wire through top,

mark a line 7-1/2" from

the right of the centerline on the underside
of the cabinet. Mark the point on this line
that is 2" from back wall. Drill a 1-1/4"
diameter hole through the cabinet at this
point. Note: If a cord-connection kit is used,
drill a 1-5/8" diameter hole.

To wire through rear,

mark a line 7-1/2" from

the right of the centerline on the wall. Mark
the point on this line that is 65-1/4" from the
floor (or 3/4" from underside of cabinet). Drill
a 1-1/4" diameter hole through wall at this
point. 

66"

6 ft.

2 ft.

keyhole slot

front of hood

Numbers
correspond 
to steps.

Vertical Roof Venting

Figure 1

3-1/4" x 10" to
7" = 4.5 ft.

90° elbow =
5 ft.

45° elbow =
2.5 ft.

3-1/4" x 10" to 7"
90° elbow = 5 ft.

7" to 3-1/4" x 10"
90° elbow = 9 ft.

wiring 
knockouts

7" wall cap
= 0 ft.

7" to 3-1/4"
x 10" = 1 ft.

Figure 2

Disconnect and move freestanding 
range from cabinet opening to

provide easier access to upper cabinet and
rear wall. Put a thick, protective covering
over cooktop, set-in range or countertop to
protect from damage or dirt.

2.

Determine which venting method 
(roof or wall venting) you need to

use. 

3.

Remove knockout from the wiring opening
(top or rear) to be used.

4.

If your model does NOT have a factory
installed power cord, remove terminal
box cover from range hood. 

6.

Determine and clearly mark a vertical
centerline on the wall and cabinet in the
area the vent opening will be made.

7.

3.

4.

14.

5.  12.  13.

5.  

12.  
13.

7-1/2"

centerline

2" 

(from wall)

7-1/2"

centerline

3/4"

65-1/4" 

(to floor)

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and
install range hood.

Failure to follow this instruction can
result in back or other injury.

WARNING

Summary of Contents for RH2000 Series

Page 1: ...e 30 Vented Custom Series Range Hood If range hood does not operate Check that the circuit breaker is not tripped or the house fuse blown If you need assistance Check your Use and Care Guide for a toll free number to call or call the dealer from whom you purchased this appliance The dealer is listed in the Yellow Pages of your phone directory under Appliances Household Major Service and Repair Whe...

Page 2: ...andards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association NFPA and the American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers ASHRAE and the local code authorities When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors WARNING To reduce the risk of fire use only m...

Page 3: ...hardboard under range before moving range across floor to prevent damaging floor covering Cover countertop cooktop or set in range with a thick protective covering to prevent damaging countertop 1 terminal box cover 5 Lift the range hood into final position and center Mark on the underside of cabinet the location of the four keyhole mounting slots Set range hood aside on a protected surface To wir...

Page 4: ...so that right side is above flange and tab faces downward Press filter light lens into position When it s time to replace your aluminum filter light lens 1 Model series RH2000X Order Filter Light Lens no 883149 2 Call Whirlpool s Telesales line at 1 800 442 9991 3 Give the Telesales Representative the part number needed 4 The Representative will give you the current price 5 Place your order using ...

Page 5: ...ic legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Outside the United States a different warranty may also apply For details please contact your franchised Whirlpool distributor or military exchange Part No 626869A 8284866 Rev A 2001 Whirlpool Corporation Registered Trademark SM Trademark of Whirlpool U S A Benton Harbor Michigan 49022 Printed in U S A Whirlpool Rang...

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