Installation Instructions Downdraft Vent Systems PVB94 PVB98 ZVB30 ZVB36 31-10728-8 11-14 GE 1
Safety Information “If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES or visit our website at: GEAppliances.com” BEFORE YOU BEGIN PARTS SUPPLIED Open the carton and remove parts package. Check contents to be sure all pieces are present. Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT ³ Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. • IMPORTANT ³ Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Safety Information WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING. • Installation work and electrical wiring must be GRQH E\ D TXDOL¿HG SHUVRQ V LQ DFFRUGDQFH ZLWK DOO DSSOLFDEOH FRGHV DQG VWDQGDUGV LQFOXGLQJ ¿UH rated construction. • 6XȻFLHQW DLU LV QHHGHG IRU SURSHU FRPEXVWLRQ DQG H[KDXVWLQJ RI JDVHV WKURXJK WKH ÀXH FKLPQH\ RI fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting.
Installation Preparation POWER SUPPLY Locate the Gas or Electrical Connection Only Within the Shaded Area This downdraft vent must be supplied with 120V, 60 Hz. and connected to an individual, properly grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15- or 20-ampere circuit breaker or time-delay fuse. DO NOT Locate 29-1/2" Gas or Electrical Connections within this Area A properly grounded 3-prong receptacle should be located within reach of the vent’s two-foot power cord.
Installation Preparation PRODUCT DIMENSIONS 30" Models 36" Models A 30" 36" 2.01 B 28-5/16" 33-15/16" .52 1.40 .45 .68 NOTE: The cooktop overlaps this surface. 2.49 NOTE: This flange sits on the countertop. 2.24 32.36 9.3 ACCESSORIES JXRB67 – Optional accessory for indoor remote location of the blower/motor assembly.
Installation Preparation PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION • Refer to the Creative Solutions section on page 8 if more counter space is needed. • Using the illustrations on pages 5 through 7 and taking measurements of the vent system and its H[KDXVW YHQW ORFDWLRQ FRQ¿UP WKH FOHDUDQFHV needed within the cabinet, the exhaust vent direction, and the alignment of the exhaust vent with the ducting.
Installation Preparation VENTING OPTIONS Loosen Screws to Adjust 3-1/2" to Left or Right • The downdraft vent is shipped with the discharge outlet pointing straight down and can be changed to the left or right side. • The blower outlet is sized for 3-1/4" x 10" and can be transitioned to 6" round. Side-to-Side Adjustments: The entire blower mounting plate can be adjusted 3-1/2" to the left or right. This will help to align vent discharge to house ductwork.
Design Information Creative Solutions • When the kitchen design calls for an against-the-wall installation, move the base cabinet forward 3" to 5". Filler panels or complementary moldings can be added to exposed cabinet sides. be moved forward, providing additional countertop depth and interior cabinet space. Maintain Cutout Clearances to Front Edge as Specified Filler Panel Filler Panel Base Cabinet Base Sink • In an island or peninsula, use Countertop an extra-deep Overhang per Cooktop countertop.
Design Information PREPARE FOR DUCTWORK Determine the best route for ductwork; it can be routed in a variety of ways depending on the kitchen layout. IMPORTANT: The downdraft air discharge outlet IRU WKLV XQLW LV ø µ [ µ UHFWDQJXODU 3ODQ GXFWLQJ accordingly. Typical duct arrangement countertop series. Outside wall cabinet Inside wall cabinet To maximize the ventilation performance of the vent system: 1. Minimize the duct run length and number of transitions and elbows. 2.
Installation Instructions 1 INSTALL DOWNDRAFT VENT A Two stabilizing brackets must be installed on each side of the downdraft vent. • For right-side or straight-down blower discharge, fasten the stabilizing brackets at locations A, B, D and E. • For left-side blower discharge, fasten the stabilizing brackets at locations B, C, D and E. 4 to 5” Top Brackets Level Level 4 to 5” E D A C E Place Cooktop into the countertop cutout.
Installation Instructions 2 INSTALL REMOTE SWITCH WARNING: BURN HAZARD Connect Remote Switch to Remote Harness • Thread the remote harness through the 1/2"-dia. hole and attach the harness connector to the remote connector. • Remove the paper backing on the remote switch foam piece and mount the remote switch on the countertop such that the switch connectors stay located in the 1/2"-dia. hole. • Stick adhesive wire clamp near the 1/2"-dia. hole and attach the loose wire with a wire tie.
Installation Instructions 3 CONNECT POWER Plug power cord into properly grounded receptacle. 4 INSTALL FILTERS, CHECK OPERATION • Press the ON/OFF pad on the control to raise the vent. 6OLS ¿QJHUV LQWR WKH YHQW KROHV /LIW WKH YHQW straight up and pull forward. Retainers Filter Tabs 6OLGH ¿OWHU LQWR WKH UHWDLQHUV DQG FORVH WKH YHQW • Press the Fan Speed HIGHER pad to start the blower. Adjust the blower by pressing HIGHER or LOWER. • To lower the vent, press the ON/OFF pad.
