GE JN328KSA Installation Instructions - Page 8

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Installation Instructions Range Hood "If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) or visit our website at: GEAppliances.com" 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 for future reference. • Skill level - Installation of this vent hood requires basic mechanical and electrical skills. • Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. • Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the Warranty. FOR YOUR SAFETY: WARNING Before beginning the installation, switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel. OPTIONAL POWER CORD KIT JXHC1 An optional Power Cord Connection Kit, model JXHC1, is available at extra cost from your GE supplier for installation using a standard 3-prong, grounded wall outlet. Follow the Installation Instructions packed with the kit to connect the power cord to the range hood. 8 DUCTWORK REQUIREMENTS NOTE: Read the ductwork sections only if you do not have existing ductwork. If you have existing ductwork, skip to the "Damage" section and proceed. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND TO PROPERLY EXHAUST AIR, BE SURE TO DUCT AIR OUTSIDE-DO NOT VENT EXHAUST AIR INTO SPACES WITHIN WALLS OR CEILINGS OR INTO ATTICS, CRAWL SPACES OR GARAGES. The venting system must exhaust to the outside. This hood can be vented vertically through upper cabinets or horizontally through an outside wall. Ductwork is not included. Exhaust connection: The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with VWDQGDUG UHFWDQJXODUGXFWLQJRUƎGLDPHWHU round ducting. ,IDƎURXQGGXFWLVUHTXLUHGDUHFWDQJXODUWRURXQG transition adaptor must be used*. Do not use less than DƎ diameter duct. Duct length: It is important that ducting be installed using the most direct route and with as few elbows as possible. This ensures clear venting of exhaust and helps prevent blockages. Also, make sure dampers swing freely and nothing is blocking the ducts. When applicable, install any makeup (replacement) air system in accordance with local building code requirements. Visit GEAppliances.com for available makeup air solutions. • Plan the route for venting exhaust to the outdoors. To maximize the ventilation performance of the vent system: 1. Minimize the duct run length and number of transitions and elbows. 2. Maintain a constant duct size. 3. Seal all joints with duct tape to prevent any leaks. 4. Do not use any type of flexible ducting. • Install a wall cap or roof cap with damper at the exterior opening. Purchase the wall or roof cap and any transition and length of duct needed in advance. * IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round transition adaptor is used, the bottom corners of the damper will have to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order to allow free movement of the damper. Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests and reflect requirements for good venting performance with any hood. 49-80589-6