Whirlpool WVW51UC0FS Dimension Guide - Page 2

VENTING METHODS This canopy hood is factory set for venting through the roof or wall. A 6" (15.2 cm) round vent system is needed for installation (not included). The hood exhaust opening is 6" (15.2 cm) round. NOTE: Flexible vent is not recommended. Flexible vent creates back pressure and air turbulence that greatly reduce performance. Vent system can terminate either through the roof or wall. To vent through a wall, a 90° elbow is needed. Rear Discharge A 90° elbow may be installed immediately above the hood. For Non-Vented (Recirculating) Installations If it is not possible to vent cooking fumes and vapors to the outside, the hood can be used in the non-vented (recirculating) version, fitting a charcoal filter and the deflector. Fumes and vapors are recycled through the top grille. Roof Venting Wall Venting Non-Vented (Recirculating) A A Calculating Vent System Length To calculate the length of the system you need, add the equivalent feet (meters) for each vent piece used in the system. Vent Piece 45° elbow 6" (15.2 cm) Round 2.5 ft (0.8 m) 90° elbow 5 ft (1.5 m) Maximum equivalent vent length is 35 ft (10.7 m). Example Vent System 90 elbow 6 ft (1.8 m) Wall cap B B B A 2 ft (0.6 m) A. Roof cap B. 6" (15.2 cm) round vent A. Wall cap B. 6" (15.2 cm) round vent A. Deflector B. 6" (15.2 cm) round vent The following example falls within the maximum recommended vent length of 35 ft (10.7 m). 1 - 90° Elbow 1 - Wall cap 8 ft (2.4 m) straight Length of system = 5 ft (1.5 m) = 0 ft (0 m) = 8 ft (2.4 m) = 13 ft (3.9 m) Because Whirlpool Corporation includes a continues commitment to improve our products, we reserve the right to change materials and specifications without notice. Dimensions are for planning purposes only. For complete details, see Installation Instructions packed with product. Specifications subject to change without notice. Page 2 of 2 Ref. W10836369A 05/09/2016