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Before you begin—Read these instructions completely and carefully.
IMPORTANT:
Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.
IMPORTANT: OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES.
NOTE TO INSTALLER:
Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.
NOTE TO CONSUMER:
Keep these instructions with your Use and Care Book for
future reference.
This appliance must be properly grounded. See “Electrical Supply”, page 4.
CAUTION
WARNING
If you have questions concerning the installa-
tion of this product, call the GE Answer
Center® Consumer Information Ser vice at
800.626.2000, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
If you received a damaged vent hood, you
should contact your dealer.
CAUTION!
Due to the weight and size of these vent hoods
and to reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage to the product, TWO PEOPLE ARE
REQUIRED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not use this range hood with any external
solid-state speed control device. Any such
alteration from original factory wiring could
result in damage to the unit and/or create an
electrical safety hazard.
To reduce the risk of fire and to properly
exhaust air, be sure to duct air outdoors. Do
not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls or
ceilings or into attics, crawl spaces or garages.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OB-
SERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A.
Use this unit only in the manner intended
by the manufacturer. If you have any ques-
tions, contact the manufacturer.
B.
Before ser vicing or cleaning unit, switch
power off at service panel and lock service
panel to prevent power from being switched
on accidentally. If the ser vice panel cannot be
locked, fasten a tag or prominent warning
label to the panel.
For general ventilating use only. Do not use
to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials
and vapors.
Installation work and electrical wiring must be
done by qualified person(s). In accordance
with all applicable codes and standards
including fire-rated construction.
Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion
and exhausting of gases through the flue
(chimney) of fuel burning equipment to
prevent back drafting. Follow the heating
equipment manufacturer’s guideline and
safety standards such as those published by the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),
and the American Society for Heating, Refrig-
eration and Air Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
Contents
Design Information
Models available .................................................................................................................................. 3
Optional Accessories ........................................................................................................................... 3
Product Dimensions & Clearances .................................................................................................... 3
Advance Planning ............................................................................................................................... 4
Electrical Supply .................................................................................................................................. 4
Installation Preparation
Duct Fittings ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Tools and Materials Required ............................................................................................................ 6
Step 1: Remove the packaging ........................................................................................................... 6
Installation
Step 2: Check Installation Hardware ................................................................................................. 7
Step 3: Mount Template ..................................................................................................................... 7
Step 4: Install Mounting Bracket ....................................................................................................... 8
Step 5: Install the Hood ...................................................................................................................... 8
Step 6: Install Duct Bracket ................................................................................................................. 9
Step 7: Connect Ductwork ................................................................................................................ 10
Step 8: Connect Electrical ................................................................................................................. 10
Step 9: Install Decorative Duct Cover ............................................................................................... 10
Step 10: Install Filters ........................................................................................................................ 11
Step 11: Finalize Installation ............................................................................................................. 11