Smeg KSEG30XU User manual - Page 3

3. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities. 4. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors. ALL WALL AND FLOOR OPENINGS WHERE THE RANGE HOOD IS INSTALLED MUST BE SEALED. This Range Hood requires at least 24" of clearance between the bottom of the Range Hood and the cooking surface or countertop. This hood has been approved by UL at this distance from the cooktop. This minimum clearance may be higher depending on local building codes. For gas cooktops and combination ranges, a minimum of 30" is recommended and may be required. Overhead cabinets on both sides of this unit must be a minimum of 18" above the cooking surface or countertop. Consult the cooktop or range installation instructions given by the manufacturer before making any cutouts. The warranty does not consider the installation of this range hood into manufactured / mobile homes; so this product is not intended for use in manufactured / mobile home. See Electrical Requirements. VENTING REQUIREMENTS Determine which venting method is best for your application. Ductwork can extend either through the wall or the roof. The length of the ductwork and the number of elbows should be kept to a minimum to provide ef- ¿FLHQWSHUIRUPDQFH7KHVL]HRIWKHGXFWZRUNVKRXOGEHXQLIRUP'RQRWLQVWDOOWZRHOERZVWRJHWKHU 8VHGXFWWDSHWRVHDODOOMRLQWVLQWKHGXFWZRUNV\VWHP8VHFDXONLQJWRVHDOH[WHULRUZDOORUÀRRU opening around the cap. Flexible ductwork is not recommended. Flexible ductwork creates back pressure and air turbulence that greatly reduces performance. 0DNHVXUHWKHUHLVSURSHUFOHDUDQFHZLWKLQWKHZDOORUÀRRUIRUH[KDXVWGXFWEHIRUHPDNLQJFXWRXWV Do not cut a joist or stud unless absolutely necessary. If a joist or stud must be cut, then a support- ing frame must be constructed. WARNING - To Reduce The Risk Of Fire, Use Only Metal Ductwork. &$87,217RUHGXFHULVNRI¿UHDQGWRSURSHUO\H[KDXVWDLUEHVXUHWRGXFWDLURXWVLGH±'R not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceilings or into attics, crawl spaces, or garages. Cold Weather installations $QDGGLWLRQDOEDFNGUDIWGDPSHUVKRXOGEHLQVWDOOHGWRPLQLPL]HEDFNZDUGFROGDLUÀRZDQGDQRQPHWDOlic thermal break should be installed to minimize conduction of outside temperatures as part of the vent system. The damper should be on the cold air side of the thermal break. The break should be as close as possible to where the vent system enters the heated portion of the house. ! WARNING • Venting system MUST terminate outside the home. • DO NOT terminate the ductwork in an attic or other enclosed space. • DO NOT use 4" laundry-type wall caps. • Flexible-type ductwork is not recommended. • DO NOTREVWUXFWWKHÀRZRIFRPEXVWLRQDQGYHQWLODWLRQDLU ‡)DLOXUHWRIROORZYHQWLQJUHTXLUHPHQWVPD\UHVXOWLQD¿UH 3