GE CV48S Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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GE CV48S Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions Manual pdf 13 page image

49-80819 13Installation PreparationINSTALLATION PREPARATIONADVANCE PLANNINGDuct Install PlanningŶ 7KHVHYHQWKRRGVDUHHTXLSSHGIRU´URXQGductwork. For best performance, use 10” roundductwork on the 48” wide hoods.Ŷ 7KLVKRRGPD\EHYHQWHGYHUWLFDOO\WKURXJKXSSHUcabinets, soffit or ceiling. A duct transition piece issupplied for vertical exhaust. Use locally suppliedelbows to vent horizontally through the rear wall.Ŷ 8VHPHWDOGXFWZRUNRQO\Ŷ 'HWHUPLQHWKHH[DFWORFDWLRQRIWKHYHQWKRRGŶ 3ODQWKHURXWHIRUYHQWLQJH[KDXVWWRWKHoutdoors. To maximize the ventilationperformance of the vent system:1. Minimize the duct run length and number oftransitions and elbows.2. Maintain a constant duct size.3. Seal all joints with duct tape to prevent anyleaks.4. Do not use any type of flexible ducting.Ŷ 8VHWKHVKRUWHVWDQGVWUDLJKWHVWGXFWURXWHpossible.Ŷ ,QVWDOODZDOOFDSRUURRIFDSZLWKGDPSHUDWWKHexterior opening. Order the wall or roof cap andany transition needed in advance.Ŷ :KHQDSSOLFDEOHLQVWDOODQ\PDNHXS(replacement) air system in accordancewith local building code requirements. VisitGEAppliances.com for available makeup airsolutions.Wall Framing for Adequate SupportŶ 7KLVYHQWKRRGLVKHDY\$GHTXDWHVWUXFWXUDOsupport must be provided. The hood must besecured to vertical studs in the wall. See page 14.Ŷ :HVWURQJO\UHFRPPHQGWKDWWKHYHQWKRRGZLWKduct cover be on site before final framing andwall finishing. This will also help to accuratelylocate the ductwork and electrical service.Decorative Duct Covers:Decorative duct covers, 6" and 12" high, areavailable to fit all models. The duct cover concealsthe ductwork running from the top of the hood to theceiling or soffit. Stack one or more duct covers overthe top of the hood to reach your ceiling height.POWER SUPPLYIMPORTANT – (Please read carefully)WARNINGFOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCEMUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.Remove house fuse or open circuit breaker beforebeginning installation.Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug withthis appliance. Follow National Electrical Codes orprevailing local codes and ordinances.Electrical supplyThese vent hoods must be supplied with 120V,60Hz, and connected to an individual, properlygrounded branch circuit, and protected by a 15 or20 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse.Ŷ :LULQJPXVWEHZLUHZLWKJURXQGŶ ,IWKHHOHFWULFDOVXSSO\GRHVQRWPHHWWKHDERYHrequirements, call a licensed electrician beforeproceeding.Ŷ 5RXWHKRXVHZLULQJDVFORVHWRWKHLQVWDOODWLRQlocation as possible in the ceiling or wall.Ŷ &RQQHFWWKHZLULQJWRWKHKRXVHZLULQJLQaccordance with local codes.Grounding instructionsThe grounding conductor must be connected toa ground metal, permanent wiring system, or anequipment-grounding terminal or lead on the hood.WARNING The improper connection of theequipment-grounding conductor can result in a riskof electric shock. Check with a qualified electricianor service representative if you are in doubt whetherthe appliance is properly grounded.