Installation –
Mounting Height & Clearance
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DUCTING
A minimum of 8” round or 3-1/4” x 10” rectangular
duct for AK9228AS and AK9234AS must be used
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A minimum of 10” round duct for AK9240AS and
AK9246AS must be used to maintain maximum air
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Always use rigid type metal ducts only. Flexible
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available duct run when using elbows, transitions
and caps.
ALWAYS, when possible, reduce the number or
transitions and turns. If long duct run is required,
increase duct size.
If turns or transitions are required; install as far
away from hood duct output and as far apart,
between the two as possible.
Minimum mount height between range top to hood
bottom should be no less than 26”.
Maximum mount height should be no higher than
36”.
It is important to install the hood at the proper
mounting height. Hoods mounted too low could
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hoods mounted too high will be hard to reach and
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If available, also refer range manufacturer’s height
clearance requirements and recommended hood
mounting height above range.
Vertical Ducting:
AK9228AS & AK9234AS: 8” round minimum
AK9240AS & AK9246AS: 10” round minimum
Horizontal Ducting:
AK9228AS & AK9234AS: 8” round or
3 1/4” x 10” rectangular minimum
AK9240AS & AK9246AS: NA
DAMAGE-SHIPMENT / INSTALLATION:
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installation.
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unit to the store in which it was bought for
repair or replacement.
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or replacement is the responsibility of the
customer.
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be made by arrangement between customer
and installer.
26” min.
36” max.
36”
