KitchenAid KIRD861VSS, KIRD801VSS, KIRD862VSS, KIRD802VSS Installation Instructions

30" (76.2 CM) AND 36" (91.4 CM)

RETRACTABLE (POP-UP) DOWNDRAFT

VENT SYSTEM

Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide

SYSTÈME DE VENTILATION RÉTRACTABLE

(CLAPET) DE 30" (76,2 CM) ET 36" (91,4 CM) -

ASPIRATION PAR LE BAS

Instructions d’installation et Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien

Table of Contents/Table des matières.............................................................................2

IMPORTANT: READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY. IMPORTANT : LIRE ET CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS. POUR UTILISATION RÉSIDENTIELLE UNIQUEMENT.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

VENT SYSTEM SAFETY..............................................................................3

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS .............................................................4

Tools and Parts......................................................................................... 4

Location Requirements.............................................................................4

Electrical Requirements............................................................................7

Venting Requirements ..............................................................................7

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INTERIOR-MOUNTED VENT MOTOR .......................................................8

Venting Methods.......................................................................................8

Install Vent System ...................................................................................9

Rear Mounting - Blower Motor...............................................................13

Complete Installation ..............................................................................14

Make Electrical Connections ..................................................................15

Check Operation.....................................................................................16

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

EXTERIOR-MOUNTED VENT MOTOR....................................................16

Venting Methods.....................................................................................16

Install Vent System .................................................................................17

Complete Installation ..............................................................................19

Electrical Connection..............................................................................20

Check Operation.....................................................................................21

VENT SYSTEM USE ..................................................................................22

Operating Downdraft Vent......................................................................22

VENT SYSTEM CARE................................................................................22

Surface of Downdraft Vent .....................................................................22

Filters.......................................................................................................22

WIRING DIAGRAM ....................................................................................23

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE......................................................................24

In the U.S.A.............................................................................................24

In Canada................................................................................................24

Accessories.............................................................................................24

WARRANTY ...............................................................................................25

TABLE DES MATIÈRES

SÉCURITÉ DE SYSTÈM DE VENTILATION RÉTRACTABLE

ASPIRATION PAR LE BAS ...................................................................... 27

EXIGENCES D'INSTALLATION................................................................29

Outillage et pièces .................................................................................. 29

Exigences d'emplacement .....................................................................29

Spécifications électriques.......................................................................32

Exigences concernant l'évacuation........................................................ 32

INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION

VENTILATEUR MONTÉ À L'INTÉRIEUR.................................................33

Méthodes d'extraction............................................................................33

Installation du système d’extraction....................................................... 34

Montage du ventilateur à l'arrière........................................................... 38

Achever l'installation...............................................................................40

Raccordements électriques....................................................................40

Contrôle du fonctionnement................................................................... 41

INSTRUCTIONS D'INSTALLATION

VENTILATEUR MONTÉ À L'EXTÉRIEUR................................................42

Méthodes d’extraction............................................................................42

Installation du système d’extraction....................................................... 43

Achever l'installation...............................................................................45

Raccordement électrique .......................................................................45

Contrôle du fonctionnement................................................................... 46

UTILISATION DU SYSTÈME D'EXTRACTION........................................47

Utilisation du système d'extraction ........................................................ 47

ENTRETIEN DU SYSTÈME D'EXTRACTION ..........................................48

Surface du système d'extraction ...........................................................48

Filtres.......................................................................................................48

SCHÉMA DE CÂBLAGE............................................................................ 49

ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE......................................................................50

Aux États-Unis........................................................................................50

Au Canada .............................................................................................. 50

Accessoires............................................................................................. 50

GARANTIE.................................................................................................. 51

VENT SYSTEM SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.

This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately

DANGER

WARNING

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You instructions.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC

SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

■ Use this unit only in the manner intended by the

manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer.

■ Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power off at

service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.

■ Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by

qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.

■ Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and

exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent backdrafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer's guideline and safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.

■ When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling; do not damage

electrical wiring and other utilities.

■ Ducted fans must always be vented outdoors. CAUTION: For general ventilating use only. Do not use

to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

CAUTION: To reduce risk of fire and to properly exhaust

air, be sure to duct air outside - do not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceilings, attics or into crawl spaces, or garages.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY

METAL DUCTWORK.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP

GREASE FIRE:

■ Never leave surface units unattended at high settings.

Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.

■ Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when

flambeing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).

■ Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be

allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.

■ Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for

the size of the surface element.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO

PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

■ SMOTHER FLAMES with a close fitting lid, cookie sheet, or

metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

■ NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be burned.

■ DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels -

a violent steam explosion will result.

■ Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

– You know you have a class ABC extinguisher, and you

already know how to operate it.

– The fire is small and contained in the area where it

started. – The fire department is being called. – You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

Based on "Kitchen Fire Safety Tips" published by NFPA.

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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools an d Par ts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

Tools Needed

■ Jigsaw or keyhole saw

■ Drill

■ ¹⁄₈" (3 mm) drill bit for pilot holes

■ Pencil

■ Tape measure or ruler

■ Flat-blade screwdriver

■ Phillips screwdriver

■ ³⁄₈" (9.5 mm) nut driver or ratchet

■ Level

■ Pliers

■ Metal snips

■ Wire stripper or utility knife

■ Caulking gun and weatherproof caulking compound

■ Vent clamps

Parts Supplied

A. Top trim (1) B. End caps (2) C. Overcounter support brackets (2) D. Lower support legs (2) E. Undercounter mounting brackets (2)

Other Parts Supplied

■ Bag of fasteners (1)

■ Metal cover (1)

■ Optional support and 2 screws (36" [91.4 cm] models only)

■ 6" diameter backdraft damper

Location Requirements

NOTE: Downdraft vent is installed directly behind the cooktop. Install the downdraft vent first, then install the cooktop.

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

■ Have a qualified technician install the downdraft vent. It is the

installer’s responsibility to comply with installation clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating plate is located on the front of the downdraft vent above the terminal box cover.

■ Downdraft vent location should be away from strong draft

areas, such as windows, doors, and strong heating vents or fans.

■ Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used.

Given dimensions provide minimum clearance.

■ Consult the cooktop manufacturer installation instructions

before making any cutouts.

Check that the downdraft vent and cooktop location will clear the cabinet walls, backsplash, and rear wall studs inside the cabinet.

Check for the minimum distance between the front edge of the countertop and the front edge of the cooktop. The minimum horizontal distance between the overhead cabinets is the same as the width of the installed downdraft vent.

■ All openings in ceiling and wall where the downdraft vent will

be installed must be sealed.

■ Grounded electrical outlet is required. See “Electrical

Requirements” section.

■ When installing the downdraft vent, the cabinet drawer will

need to be removed and the drawer front installed permanently to the cabinet.

Cabinet Construction:

Downdraft vent is designed for use in a cabinet with a depth of 24" (61 cm). Some installations require a countertop deeper than 25" (63.5 cm). See the Countertop Cutout Dimensions chart.

The maximum depth of the overhead cabinet is 13" (33 cm). Overhead cabinets installed at either side of the downdraft vent must be 18" (45.7 cm) above the cooking surface.

For Mobile Home Installations

The installation of this downdraft vent must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction Safety Standards, Title 24 CFR, Part 328 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, title 24, HUD, Part 280) or when such standard is not applicable, the standard for Manufactured Home Installation 1982 (Manufactured Home Sites, Communities and Setups) ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A*, or latest edition, or with local codes.

Parts Needed

■ Two UL listed or CSA approved ½" (12.7 mm) conduit

connectors. Three are required for exterior-mounted blower.

■ Wall cap for interior-mounted motor (1)

■ Vent system

■ Home power supply cable

■ UL listed wire connectors (4)

■ Wiring cable for optional remote blower kit.

Product Dimensions

Interior-mounted blower motor model

13¹⁄₂" (34.3 cm) retractable vent height

27" (68.6 cm) for 30" (76.2 cm) vent 33" (83.8 cm) for 36" (91.4 cm) vent

Terminal box cover

13" (33.0 cm)

6" (15.2 cm)

diameter

vent collar

Top trim widths: 30¹⁄₄" (76.8 cm) for 30" (76.2 cm) vent 36¹⁄₄" (92.1 cm) for 36" (91.4 cm) vent

1¹⁄₂" (3.8 cm)

³⁄₈" (0.95 cm)

28³⁄₄"

(73.0 cm)

³⁄₄"

(1.9 cm)

9¹⁄₄"

(23.5 cm)

2¹⁄₈" (5.4 cm)

Exterior-mounted blower motor model used with Part Number KPEC992M

¹⁄₄" (0.6 cm)

13" (33.0 cm)

6¹⁄₂"

(16.5 cm)

10" (25.4 cm) diameter vent collar

13" (33.0 cm)

6¹⁄₂"

(16.5 cm)

³⁄₄" (1.9 cm)

Cabinet Dimensions

Interior-mounted blower motor model Exterior-mounted blower motor model

7⁵⁄₈" (19.4 cm)

A= ¹⁄₂" (12.7 mm) minimum

23³⁄₄" (60.3 cm)

21⁵⁄₁₆" 21⁵⁄₁₆" (54.1 cm)

All cutouts are for 6" (15.2 cm) diameter vent system.

Locate power supply junction box at lower left hand rear corner of the cabinet.

Centerline of cooktop cutout

NOTES:

■ See cooktop manufacturer’s instructions for cooktop cutout

depth and width.

■ Use dimensions for vent system cutout location that applies

to your installation.

■ Interior mounted blower systems connect with 6" (15.2 cm)

round vent. The cutout locations for this vent system will depend on your specific installation.

(54.1 cm)

¹⁄₂" (12.7 mm) minimum

Locate power supply junction box at lower left hand rear corner of the cabinet.

NOTES:

■ See cooktop manufacturer’s instructions for cooktop cutout

depth and width.

■ Exterior-mounted blower systems connect with 10" (25.4 cm)

round vent. The cutout locations for this vent system will depend upon your specific installation.

Countertop Cutout Dimensions

IMPORTANT: Countertops with a bull-nosed front edge are not recommended for these installations.

■ Some models require a countertop deeper than 25" (63.5 cm); see the following Countertop Cutout Dimensions Chart.

■ To avoid mistakes, it is recommended that the cooktop and vent cutouts be drawn on the countertop before making any cutouts.

■ See Cooktop Installation Instructions for complete cutout dimensions, location dimensions and installation details.

A. Downdraft vent B. Cooktop C. Measurement of cooktop rear overhang. D. D = Measurement of cooktop rear overhang (C) + 1

Countertop Cutout Dimensions Chart

¹³⁄₁₆

" [46.2 mm] (E)

E. 1

¹³⁄₁₆

" (46.2 mm)

F. ½" (12.7 mm) minimum G. ¼" (6.4 mm) minimum H. Countertop and backsplash

I. ½" (12.7 mm) minimum

C. 27

¹⁄₂

A. ½" (12.7 mm) minimum to backsplash or rear wall

³⁄₄

" (19.1 mm) maximum backsplash depth

" (69.9 cm) on 30" (76.2 cm) models

¹⁄₂

" (85.9 cm) on 36" (91.4 cm) models

D. D = Measurement of cooktop rear overhang +

¹³⁄₁₆

" (46.2 mm)

Electrical Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Save Installation Instructions for electrical inspector’s use.

It is the customer’s responsibility to contact a qualified electrical installer, and to ensure that the electrical installation is adequate and in conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition), or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 (latest edition) and all local codes and ordinances.

If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified electrician determine that the ground path is adequate.

A copy of the above code standards can be obtained from:

National Fire Protection Association

One Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269

CSA International

8501 East Pleasant Valley Road

Cleveland, OH 44131-5575

■ This fan is suitable for use with solid state speed controls.

■ A 120 Volt, 60 Hz., AC only 15-amp fused, electrical circuit is

required.

■ Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the

downdraft vent is properly grounded.

■ The downdraft vent must be connected with copper wire only.

■ The downdraft vent should be connected directly to the circuit

breaker (or fused disconnect) box through flexible armored or nonmetallic sheathed copper cable. Allow some slack in the cable so the downdraft vent can be moved if servicing is ever necessary.

■ Wire sizes (copper wire only) and connections must conform

with the rating of the appliance as specified on the model/ serial rating plate located on the front of the downdraft vent above the wiring box cover.

■ Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the National

Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (latest edition), or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 (latest edition) and all local codes and ordinances.

■ Two UL listed or CSA approved ½" (12.7 mm) conduit

connectors (Three are required if the exterior-mounted vent motor is used.)

■ A wiring diagram is located on the downdraft vent base above

the power control board cover.

Venting Requirements

IMPORTANT: Make sure there is proper clearance within the wall or floor before making exhaust vent cutouts.

■ Use heavy (rigid) metal vent.

■ Venting system must terminate to the outside.

■ Do not terminate the vent system in an attic or other enclosed

area.

■ Do not use 4" (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall caps.

■ Do not install 2 elbows together.

■ Do not use plastic or metal foil vent.

■ The length of vent system and number of elbows should be

kept to a minimum to provide efficient performance.

■ Use no more than three 90° elbows

■ Make sure there is a minimum of 24" (61 cm) of straight vent

between the elbows if more than one elbow is used.

■ Use clamps to seal all joints in the vent system.

■ Use caulking tape to seal the exterior wall or floor opening

around cap.

■ Do not cut joist or stud. If vent cutout falls over a joist or stud,

a supporting frame must be constructed.

Flexible metal vent is not recommended. If it is used, calculate each foot of flexible vent as 2 ft (0.6 m) of rigid metal vent.

Flexible elbows count twice as much as standard elbows.

Recommended vent system length:

For either interior-mounted or exterior-mounted blower installations, the vent system length should not exceed the maximum lengths listed in the Maximum Length of Vent System chart. See “Calculating Vent System Length” in the “Venting Methods” section in the Installation Instructions for the interior- or exterior-mounted vent motor.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

INTERIOR-MOUNTED VENT MOTOR

Venting Methods

Determine which venting method is best for your application. Vent system can terminate either through the wall or floor.

Island location

Front (standard) mounted blower motor

Rear mounted blower motor

Island Location

Vent system installed under a concrete slab using PVC sewer pipe.

Front (Standard) Mounted Blower Motor

A. Down vent

NOTE: For island locations, the blower motor can be mounted for right, left, or rear venting if needed for your application. Most island applications would still require the venting to be directed down through the floor.

Built-in cabinet locations

A. Down vent B. Rear vent C. Left vent D. Right vent

Rear Mounted Blower Motor

A. Wall cap B. 6" (15.2 cm) round metal vent C. 16" (40.6 cm) maximum D. 6" (15.2 cm) round PVC sewer pipe E. 6" (15.2 cm) round metal vent

F. 6" (15.2 cm) round PVC coupling G. Concrete slab H. 6" (15.2 cm) round PVC sewer pipe

I. 6" (15.2 cm) round 90° PVC sewer pipe elbow

J. Tightly pack gravel or sand completely around pipe.

K. 6" (15.2 cm) round 90° PVC sewer pipe elbow

L. 6" (15.2 cm) round PVC coupling

M. 12" (30.5 cm) minimum

Calculating Vent System Length

It is recommended that you use round vent instead of rectangular vent, especially if elbows are required. If rectangular vent is required, it should be transitioned to 6" (25.4 cm) round vent as soon as possible.

Maximum Length of Vent System

Vent Length

6" (15.2 cm) round 35 ft (8.9 m)

3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 35 ft (8.9 m)

To calculate the length of the system you need, add the equivalent feet (meters) for each vent piece used in the system.

Vent Piece 6" (15.2 cm) Round

The following example falls within the maximum vent length of 35 ft (8.9 m).

2 - 90° elbow = 10.0 ft (3 m) 1 - wall cap = 0.0 ft (0.0 m) 8 ft (2.4 m) straight = 8.0 ft (2.4 m) Transition = 4.5 ft (1.4 cm) Length of 6" (15.2 cm) system = 22.5 ft (6.8 m)

Install Vent System

45° elbow 2.5 ft

90° elbow 5.0 ft

6" (15.2 cm) wall cap

3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) to 6" (15.2 cm) transition

6" (15.2 cm) to 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) transition

3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) to 6" (15.2 cm) 90° elbow transition

(0.8 m)

(1.5 m)

0.0 ft (0.0 m)

4.5 ft (1.4 m)

1 ft (0.3 m)

5.0 ft (1.5 m)

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install downdraft vent.

Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

1. Place cardboard or similar material on top of a flat surface

where you can easily assemble the downdraft vent system.

2. Remove parts packages, downdraft vent and blower box from

the carton.

3. Remove all shipping materials, tape and film from the

downdraft vent and blower box.

4. Remove screws from each side of the vent. Attach the left and

right side overcounter support brackets to the downdraft vent and push up to align the screw holes. Use screws to secure the brackets.

6" (15.2 cm) to 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 90° elbow transition

Example Vent System

A. Blower motor B. Transition C. 90° elbows D. 6" backdraft damper (supplied)

5.0 ft (1.5 m)

6 ft

(1.8 m)

2 ft (0.6 m)

A. Overcounter support bracket B. Blower motor box C. Overcounter support bracket screw

5. Attach the left and right side end caps to the downdraft vent.

Place the end cap upon the overcounter support, slide the tab into the slot and snap into place over the plastic tabs.

A. End cap

6. Attach support legs to the side of the downdraft vent with

2 screws in each leg. Do not tighten screws.

A. Blower motor box B. Support leg

7. Using 2 or more people, insert the downdraft vent into the

countertop cutout. Check that downdraft vent is parallel to side of cutout and that mounting brackets overlap countertop.

8. Move support legs down against cabinet floor. Place a level

against the front of the downdraft vent base and adjust until downdraft vent is level vertically. Use a pencil to mark the top of each leg on the downdraft vent and the location of the support leg mounting holes on the cabinet floor.

A. Bracket with “Z” slots B. Hex/slotted head screws (2)

2. Lift up the blower box from the bottom mounting channel.

A. Level B. Mark locations.

9. Remove downdraft vent from cutout. Drill starter holes at each

mounting screw location on the cabinet floor. Align top of legs with pencil marks on the face of the downdraft vent. Tighten screws in legs.

Determine which direction is best for your installation.

When installed in a cabinet, vent system can exhaust through the bottom, right, left or rear of the cabinet.

Bottom venting:

Downdraft vent is shipped with blower in down venting position so no modification is required. See “Complete Installation - Interior Mounted Motor” section.

Left or right venting:

1. Loosen the 2 hex/slotted head screws that attach the top

bracket that secures the motor to the vent box enough to slide the bracket into the “Z” slots. This will move the bracket away from the top mounting lip of the blower box and allow it to tilt away from the vent box panel.

A. Blower box B. Bottom mounting channel

3. Rotate it 90 degrees to the left or right so that the vent blower

damper is repositioned in the direction needed. Do not twist or bind the wires or disconnect the wiring from the blower.

4. Place the bottom tab of the blower box into the bottom

mounting channel.

A. Blower box B. Bottom mounting channel

5. Tilt blower box top tab so it is flush with the vent box panel

and position it under the top mounting bracket. Slide bracket in the “Z” slots and tighten the 2 hex/slotted head screws to secure.

3. Disconnect the wire connector from the blower motor.

6. See “Complete Installation - Interior Mounted Motor” section.

Rear Venting:

1. Remove the vent box. Loosen the 2 hex/slotted head screws

that attach the top bracket that secures the motor to the vent box enough to slide the bracket into the “Z” slots. This will move the bracket away from the top mounting lip of the blower box and allow it to tilt away from the vent box panel.

A. Bracket with “Z” slots B. Hex/slotted head screws (2)

A. Blower motor B. Wire connector

4. Remove the 2 screws that mount the motor mounting bracket

to the vent box. Remove the blower motor and mounting bracket assembly from the vent box.

A. Blower motor mounting bracket screws (2)

5. Remove the 4 screws from the small cover plate on the rear of

the vent chamber and set screws and cover plate aside.

6. Install blower motor and mounting bracket assembly to the

bracket just below the downdraft tower motor. The blower exhaust opening should fit through the hole in the large cover plate on the opposite side of the vent chamber where the small cover plate was removed. Replace the 2 blower motor mounting bracket screws and tighten.

2. Lift up the blower box from the bottom mounting channel and

set aside.

A. Blower box B. Bottom mounting channel

A. Downdraft tower motor B. Large cover plate C. Blower exhaust opening

7. Plug in the wire connector to the blower motor.

10. Place the bottom tab of the blower box into the bottom

mounting channel.

A. Blower motor B. Wire connector

8. Place the vent extension for the 6" (15.2 cm) diameter venting

over the vent exhaust and screw into place using the 4 screws.

A. Vent extension screws (4)

9. Replace the vent box over the blower motor.

A. Blower box

B. Bottom mounting channel

11. Tilt blower box top tab so it is flush with the vent box panel

and position it under the top mounting bracket.

12. Slide bracket into the “Z” slots.

13. Tighten the 2 hex/slotted head screws to secure.

14. Place the small vent cover over the hole in the vent box and

secure in place with the 4 screws.

15. See “Complete Installation - Interior Mounted Motor” section.

A. Blower motor B. Vent box

Rear Mounting - Blower Motor

NOTE: Optional blower motor mounting position (opposite side). The blower motor box assembly can also be moved to the opposite side (rear) of the vent box.

3. Disconnect the wire connector from the blower motor.

A. Panel B. Blower motor - rear mounting

1. Loosen the 2 hex/slotted head screws that attach the top

A. Blower motor

B. Wire connector

4. Remove panel from the opposite side of blower motor. Loosen

the 2 hex/slotted head screws that attach the top bracket that secures the panel to the vent box enough to slide the bracket into the “Z” slots. This will move the bracket away from the top mounting lip of the panel and allow it to tilt away from the vent box panel.

A. Bracket with “Z” slots B. Hex/slotted head screws (2)

2. Lift up the blower box from the bottom mounting channel.

A. Blower box B. Bottom mounting channel

5. Lift up the panel from the bottom mounting channel.

A. Blower mounting channel B. Panel

6. Install the blower motor box assembly to the opposite side

(rear) of the vent box with the vent located in the bottom venting position. Place the bottom tab of the blower into the bottom mounting channel.

9. Reinstall panel to front side of vent box panel. Place bottom

tab of the panel into the bottom mounting channel.

A. Blower box

B. Bottom mounting channel

7. Plug in the wire connector to the blower motor.

8. Tilt blower box top tab so it is flush with the vent box panel

and position it under the top mounting bracket. Slide bracket into the “Z” slots and tighten the 2 hex/slotted head screws to secure.

A. Blower motor B. Wire connector

A. Blower mounting channel B. Panel

10. Tilt panel top tab so it is flush with the vent box panel and

position it under the tip mounting bracket. Slide bracket into the “Z” slots and tighten the 2 hex/slotted head screws to secure.

11. See “Complete Installation - Interior Mounted Motor” section.

Complete Installation

(Interior Mounted Motor)

1. Attach backdraft damper over 6" (15.2 cm) vent extension.

Secure with vent clamp.

A. 6" (15.2 cm) vent extension B. Backdraft damper

2. Remove screw attaching the terminal box cover.

A. Terminal box cover

3. Determine which direction (rear or bottom) electrical

connection will need to run from vent system terminal box. Remove rear or bottom knockout and install a UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector.

4. Using 2 or more people, insert the downdraft vent into the

countertop cutout. Position downdraft vent so it is centered in cutout and parallel to edge of cutout. Check that downdraft vent is level vertically. Then fasten lower support legs to the cabinet floor with screws.

5. Attach 1 undercounter bracket on front upper right corner of

downdraft vent with slot over vent mounting hole and flange against countertop. Attach other bracket to left side of the downdraft vent. Drill starter holes through undercounter mounting brackets into the underside of the countertop. Insert appropriate length screws into holes and tighten brackets to countertop.

WARNING

Fire Hazard Electrically ground the blower. Use copper wire. Connect ground wire to green ground screw in

terminal box. Failure to do so can result in death, fire, or

electrical shock.

3. Attach the green (or green and yellow) ground wire to the

green ground screw. Tighten the conduit connector clamp screws.

4. Connect the 2 white wires together using UL listed wire

connectors.

A. When attaching undercounter bracket to underside

of countertop, make sure that the screw length will

not go through countertop when tightened. B. Backsplash C. Countertop

Make Electrical Connections

WARNING

Electrical Shock Hazard Disconnect power before servicing. Replace all parts and panels before operating. Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock.

A. Green or green and yellow ground wire B. Green ground screw C. White wires D. UL listed wire connectors

E. Black wires F. UL listed or CSA approved conduit connector

G. Downdraft vent wiring

5. Connect the 2 black wires together using UL listed wire

connectors.

6. Replace the terminal box cover and secure with screw.

7. Reconnect power.

1. Disconnect power.

2. Feed the power supply cable through the conduit connector

and into the terminal box.

Check Operation

1. Remove the vent filter shipping bracket screws and bracket.

For information on ordering, see the “Assistance or Service” section.

A. Vent filter shipping bracket B. Screws

2. Push and hold the button on the top of the downdraft vent for

a few seconds. The retractable section of the downdraft vent will rise, and the blower will start. Position the top trim over the retractable section and snap trim into place.

Trim kits for matching your cooktop color are available from your dealer.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

A. Top trim B. ON/OFF button C. Blower control slider D. End cap

E. Filters

3. Slide the control slider on the side of vent to check the

operation and speed of the blower.

4. If the blower does not operate:

■ Check that filter or filters are pressed in as far as they will

go.

■ Check that the circuit breaker has not tripped or a

household fuse blown.

■ Check downdraft vent fuse located under power board.

5. Connect vent system to blower. Vent system must end with a

wall or roof cap. Use clamps to seal all joints.

6. Install cooktop according to manufacturer’s instructions.

Check that rear of cooktop overlaps edge of retractable downdraft vent by ³⁄₈" (9.5 mm). See “Countertop Cutout Dimensions” in the “Location Requirements” section.

NOTE: To get the most efficient use from your new retractable downdraft vent, read the “Vent System Use” section.

EXTERIOR-MOUNTED VENT MOTOR

IMPORTANT: Exterior blower Model Number KPEU722M [1200 cfm (34.0 m downdraft vent system.

NOTE: Exterior-mounted vent motor installations require exterior blower system, Model Number KPEC992M [900 cfm (25.5 m available from your dealer or authorized parts supplier.

Determine which venting method is best for your application. Vent system can terminate through either the wall or roof.

Island location - front vent

/3)] cannot be used with this retractable

Venting Methods

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Island location - rear vent

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