Operating Instructions2Safety InstructionsInstallation InstructionsTroubleshooting TipsConsumer SupportIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.WARNING!For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion,electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.A. Use this unit only in the manner intendedby the manufacturer. If you have questions,contact the manufacturer.B. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switchpower off at service panel and lock theservice disconnecting means to preventpower from being switched on accidentally.When the service disconnecting meanscannot be locked, securely fasten aprominent warning device, such as a tag,to the service panel.CAUTION: For general ventilatinguse only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous orexplosive materials and vapors.n Installation work and electrical wiring mustbe done by qualified person(s) in accordancewith all applicable codes and standards,including fire-rated construction.n Sufficient air is needed for propercombustion and exhausting of gasesthrough the flue (chimney) of fuel-burningequipment to prevent back drafting. Followthe heating equipment manufacturer’sguideline and safety standards such as thosepublished by the National Fire ProtectionAssociation (NFPA), and the AmericanSociety for Heating, Refrigeration andAir Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE),and the local code authorities.n When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling,do not damage electrical wiring and otherhidden utilities.n Ducted fans must always be vented to theoutdoors.n To reduce the risk of fire, use only metalductwork.n PVC sewer pipe can be used as duct underconcrete slab if allowed by local code board.n This unit must be grounded.WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:PLEASE NOTE: The downdraft vent system you have purchased was designed to beused with GE, GE Profile and GE Profile Performance cooktops listed in this manual.