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Design Information BEFORE YOU BEGIN WARNING: Read these instructions completely and carefully. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer. B. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at the service panel and lock service panel to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.
Design Information CONTENTS Design Information Product Dimensions ......................................................... 3 Duct Cover Accessories ................................................ 3, 4 Determine Installation Height ........................................ 4 Advance Planning Tools and Materials Required .......................................... 5 Power Supply .................................................................... 5 Duct Fittings ...............................................
Design Information DETERMINE INSTALLATION HEIGHT DUCT COVER ACCESSORIES Order the accessory at the same time as the vent hood and have on site before installation begins. Use this chart to accurately determine the need for a Duct Cover Accessory. Installation Heights *30" Recommended 36" Min. *9 ft. to 10 ft. ceilings may be 25-1/2" to 30" clearance. The distance between the cooking surface and the bottom of the hood must be at least 25-1/2".
Advance Planning POWER SUPPLY TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED (not supplied) IMPORTANT – Please read carefully. • Tape measure • Knife • Spirit level • Wire cutter • Wire stripper • Wire nuts • Electric drill and 5/32” bit • Phillips screwdriver • Flat blade screwdriver • Hammer • Pliers • Safety glasses • Tape to mount template • Gloves to protect against sharp edges • 120V 60Hz.
Advance Planning DUCT FITTINGS This Hood Must Use 8" Round Duct. It Can Transition to 3-1/4" x 12" Duct. Duct Piece Dimensions Round, straight Total Equivalent Quantity Equivalent Length* Used Length 1 ft. (per foot length) 3-1/4" x 12" straight 1 ft. (per foot length) 90° elbow 17 ft. 45° elbow 10 ft. 3-1/4" x 12" 90° elbow 43 ft. 3-1/4" x 12" 45° elbow 26 ft. 3-1/4" x 12" 90° flat elbow 102 ft. Do NOT use flexible plastic ducting. 8" round to 3-1/4" x 12" transition 2 ft.
Installation Instructions STEP 1 CONSTRUCT CEILING SUPPORT Ceiling Plan the location Determine the exact location of the vent hood. • Use a plumb bob to check location to be sure countertop/cooktop location below the hood will align exactly. • The hood should project forward 1-1/2" beyond the front edge of the cooking appliance. See illustration. • Observe the recommended space (30") between the cooking surface and bottom of hood. Hood Ducting Centerline Hood Front 15-3/4" 31-1/2" Approx.
Installation Instructions STEP 1 CONSTRUCT CEILING SUPPORT (cont.
Installation Instructions 2x 4 Min. Cross Framing STEP 1 CONTINUED • Arrange cross framing in the ceiling to suit the existing structure. See examples. – Secure each 2 x 4 block with at least four (4), #10 wood screws, 3" long (not supplied). Use 8 wood screws total for the two supports. Ceiling Joist • The cross framing must be accurately aligned to assure correct positioning of the hood. • The cross framing must be level in all directions. Check with a spirit level and adjust if necessary.
Installation Instructions STEP 2 REMOVE THE PACKAGING The vent hood is packed separately from the decorative duct cover or accessory covers ZX1059SFSS or ZX10510SFSS. • Remove the frame, cover, parts box and packaging. • Remove junction box cover. • Install strain relief onto junction box cover. STEP 3 CHECK INSTALLATION HARDWARE Locate the hardware accessory pack shipped with the hood and check contents.
Installation Instructions STEP 4 MOUNT TEMPLATE • Align the template with the marks on the ceiling and tape in place. – Be sure the template is oriented correctly, with the front of the hood. • Use a plumb bob to be sure the mounting holes will provide parallel alignment with the countertop below. • Center punch all hole locations. • Drill pilot holes in the 4 screw locations. Use a 5/32" bit and drill approximately 1-1/2" deep. • Cut the 8-1/4" duct opening and approx. 1" wire access hole.
Installation Instructions STEP 6 SECURE WIRING STEP 7 SIZE AND INSTALL DUCTWORK • Route house wiring through the ceiling hole and pull a length to reach the hood junction box, approximately 6" below the support. Ceiling Ceiling House Duct Left Side View Side View Support Frame Support Frames Duct Dim. A Required Duct Length Tape Duct Connection To Hood 1-3/4" House Wiring Bottom Support Frame Flange • Measure from house duct flange to bottom of support frame (Dim. A).
Installation Instructions STEP 8 INSTALL DECORATIVE DUCT COVERS Install Screw on Each Side Pretap 2 Screw Holes (One On Each Side) Top Duct Cover Bottom Duct Cover Bottom Duct Cover Top Duct Cover Top Duct Cover Stop Screw Install Stop Screw in Hole of Upper (Inner) Duct Cover • Slide the lower decorative duct over the installed upper duct and push to the top, keeping the bottom slotted hole to the left. • Install the decorative stop screw in center hole of upper (inner) duct cover.
Installation Instructions STEP 11 SLIDE DUCT COVER DOWN STEP 10 CONNECT ELECTRICAL Verify that power is turned off at the source. WARNING: If house wiring is not 2-wire with a ground wire, a ground must be provided by the installer. When house wiring is aluminum, be sure to use UL approved anti-oxidant compound and aluminum-to-copper connectors.
Installation Instructions STEP 12 INSTALL FILTERS, FINALIZE INSTALLATION Filter Slots • Remove protective film on the filters. • Tip the filter into the lower slots at the rear of the opening. Lift the filter and pull the knob forward until the filter rests on the slots. • To remove the filters, grasp the knob and push the filter towards the rear and tilt downwards. • Remove the protective film covering the control panel on the front face of the hood, and any other packaging materials.
Note: While performing installations described in this book, safety glasses or goggles should be worn. For Monogram® local service in your area, call 1.800.444.1845. Note: Product improvement is a continuing endeavor at General Electric. Therefore, materials, appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice. 11-07 JR GE Consumer & Industrial GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225 Printed in Italy ©2007 GE Company Pub. No. 49-80153-2 ge.
