Installation Instructions Downdraft Vent Systems PVB94 PVB98 ZVB30 ZVB36 1
Safety Information BEFORE YOU BEGIN WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING. Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT – Save these instructions A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer. B. Before service or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.
Design Information CONTENTS Design Information Product Dimensions ................................................................3 Accessories..................................................................................3 Advance Planning ............................................................... 4, 5 Ductwork Duct Fittings ............................................................................. 10 Installation Instructions Step 1, Install Downdraft Vent .....................................
Design Information ADVANCE PLANNING Downdraft Vent and Cooktop Cutout Before you begin, you must: The installation of these downdraft vents with any GE or Monogram cooktop requires careful consideration. Before you begin, review the combination cutout illustrations on page 6. 1. Review countertop dimension illustrations to be VXUH \RX ZLOO KDYH HQRXJK ÀDW FRXQWHUWRS VXUIDFH 2.
Design Information Clearances Electrical and Gas Locations • The downdraft system with blower, motor and ductwork will occupy the cabinet below the countertop and cooktop. 7KH EORZHU PRWRU DVVHPEO\ FDQ EH ORFDWHG EHORZ WKH FDELQHW ÀRRU 7KH DVVHPEO\ ZLOO ¿W EHWZHHQ ÀRRU MRLVWV 2UGHU -;5% IRU LQGRRU remote locations. 5HIHU WR \RXU VSHFL¿F FRRNWRS LQVWDOODWLRQ instruction for appropriate clearances. • Installation must conform with local codes.
Installation Preparation CUTOUTS AND CLEARANCES • Measure carefully when cutting the countertop. • Make sure sides of the opening are parallel and rear and front cuts are exactly perpendicular ULJKW DQJOHV WR WKH VLGHV • Measure to be sure there is room for clearances to the front edge of the countertop. • Refer to cooktop installation instructions to be sure WKDW PRGHOV ¿W LQWR WKH EDVH FDELQHWV EHLQJ XVHG • Draw lines on the countertop to follow as a cutting guide.
Installation Preparation 36" COOKTOP AND DOWNDRAFT COMBINATION IMPORTANT: The countertop cutout depth requires PLQLPXP ÀDW FRXQWHUWRS VXUIDFH DQG minimum total countertop depth. 36" NOTE: Before you begin, measure and mark depth WR HQVXUH WKDW DGHTXDWH ÀDW FRXQWHUWRS VXUIDFH is available. 0LQLPXP ÀDW FRXQWHU top behind cutout required For cooktop and downdraft combination depth: • Follow cooktop installation instructions for cooktop and downdraft combination installation.
Installation Preparation POWER SUPPLY Locate the Gas or Electrical Connection Only Within the Shaded Area WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED. DO NOT Locate Gas or Electrical Connections within this Area Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker before beginning installation. 34" for 36" Models IRU 0RGHOV Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with this appliance.
Installation Preparation VENTING OPTIONS Loosen Screws to Adjust WR 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. 7KH EORZHU RXWOHW LV VL]HG IRU [ and can be transitioned to 6" round.
Installation Preparation DUCT FITTINGS Use this chart to compute maximum permissible lengths for duct runs to outdoors. Duct Piece Dimensions Equivalent Length* URXQG VWUDLJKW 1 ft. SHU IRRW OHQJWK ø [ VWUDLJKW 1 ft. SHU IRRW OHQJWK Downdraft Vent: 100' maximum equivalent length 6" 90° elbow 12 ft.
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 3 INSTALL REMOTE SWITCH WARNING: SHOCK HAZARD Connect Remote Switch to Remote Harness 7KUHDG WKH UHPRWH KDUQHVV WKURXJK WKH GLD 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 ORFDWHG LQ WKH GLD KROH 6WLFN DGKHVLYH ZLUH FODPS QHDU WKH GLD KROH and attach the loose wire with a wire tie.
Installation Instructions 4 CONNECT POWER Plug power cord into properly grounded receptacle. 5 INSTALL FILTERS, CHECK OPERATION 3UHVV WKH 21 2)) SDG RQ WKH FRQWURO 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.
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NOTE: While performing installations described in this book, safety glasses or goggles should be worn. NOTE: Product improvement is a continuing endeavor at General Electric.
