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Electrolux 316488524 Installation, Use & Care Manual

Installing the hood

• • • • • For the most efficient air flow exhaust, use a

straight run or as few elbows as possible.

Vent unit to outside of building, only.

• • • • • On avarage 2 to 3 hours are necessary to com-

plete installation (without considering cut to be

done on wall and or on cabinet, installation of

ducts , conduit and electrical connections to the

mains).

• • • • • The hood is fitted with Screws and Drywall

Anchors suitable for most surfaces, consult a

Qualified Installer, check if they perfectly fit with

your cabinet/wall.

• • • • • Do not use flex ducting.

• • • • • COLD WEATHER installations should have an

additional backdraft damper installed to minimize

backward cold air flow and a nonmetallic thermal

break to minimize conduction of outside

temperatures as part of the ductwork. The

damper should be on the cold air side of the

thermal break.

The break should be as close as possible to

where the ducting enters the heated portion of

the house.

• • • • • Make up air: Local building codes may require the

use of Make-Up Air Systems when using Ducted

Ventilation Systems greater than specified CFM of

air movement.

The specified CFM varies from locale to locale.

Consult your HVAC professional for specific

requirements in your area.

• • • • • T T T T T ypical installation

ypical installation

Min installation height from the range top to the

bottom of the hood is 30" if a gas range is used

or 24" to 30" if an electric range is used.

These hoods ar

e not r

ecommended to be used

These hoods are not r

These hoods ar

e not recommended to be used

e not r

ecommended to be used

over indoor grills.

Installing the hood

The hood may be installed onto a wall and vented to

the outdoors, or it can be installed for recirculating

operation (recirculating accessories not supplied with

the hood).

This hood can be installed over any electric and gas

cooktop/range.

It can not be installed over any pr

It can not be installed over any professional

It can not be installed over any pr

cooktop / range.

Installing pr

eparation

Installing pr

Installing preparation

eparation

Advance planning

• Determine the exact location of the vent hood.

• Plan the route for venting exhaust to the

outdoors.

• Use the shortest and straightest duct route

possible.

Refer to "Ductwork installation guidelines

Ductwork installation guidelines

Ductwork installation guidelines"

Ductwork installation guidelines

paragraph for further informations.

• Install a wall cap with damper or roof cap at the

exterior opening. Order the wall or roof cap and

anytransition needed in advance.

• Use 8" round metal ductwork only.

W W W W W all framing for adequate support

all framing for adequate support

• This vent hood is heavy.

'Adequate structure and support must be

provided in all types of installations. Thehood

must be secure to vertical studs in the wall, or to

a horizontal support.

• The vent hood should be on site before final

framing and wall finishing. This will help to

accurately locatethe duct work and electrical

service.

• Installation will be easier if the vent hood is

installed before the cook-top and countertop are

installed.

Removing the packaging

Remove carton carefully, Wear gloves to protect

against sharp edges.

Remove the protective film covering the product

before putting into operation.

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