GE JV936 Operating Instructions Manual page 8

Installation Instructions
ADVANCE PLANNING
Ductwork Planning
• This hood may be vented vertically through upper cabinets,
soffit or ceiling.A duct transition piece issuppliedfor vertical
exhaust. Uselocally suppliedelbows to vent horizontally
through the rear wall. Seepage 13.
• Determinethe exact location of the vent hood.
• Planthe route for venting exhaustto the outdoors.
• Usethe shortest and straightest duct route possible.FFor
satisfactory performance,duct run should not exceed 100
equivalent length for any duct configurations.
• Usemetal ductwork only.
• A transition piecefor 7" round duct issupplied.Use 7" round
duct or you may use 3-1/4" x 12" rectangular.
• Installa wall cap or roof cap with damper at the exterior
opening.Order the wall or roof cap and any transition
neededin advance.
When applicable,install any makeup (replacement)air
system in accordancewith local building code requirements.
Visit GEAppliances.com for available makeup air solutions.
Kit - J×DW1
Order kit J×DW1if your installationrequireshorizontalducting
from the top of the hood through the back wall and:
• You have an 8 ft. ceilingand need to use a JXCHSeries
Chimney Cover,or
• You have a 12"cabinet or 12" soffit that the hood is to be
mounted beneath.
This kit provides a duct transition from 7" round to 3-1/4" x 10"
rectangularfor through-the-wall venting.
Wall Framing for Adequate Support
• Thisvent hood is heavy.Adequatestructureal support must
be provided.Thehood must be securedto vertical studs in
the wall. Seepage 14.
• We strongly recommendthat the vent hood with duct cover
be on site before final framing and wall finishing.Thiswill
also help to accurately locate the ductwork and electrical
service.
DECORATIVE DUCT COVERS
A decorativeduct cover is availableto fit both model widths.
Theduct cover concealsthe ductwork running from the top of
the hood to the ceilingor soffit Theduct cover willfit 8 ft. to 10
ft. ceilingheights.Seepage 12 for details.
POWER SUPPLY
IMPORTANT- (Please read carefully)
,&WARNING:
FOR PERSONAL SAFELY, THISAPPLIANCE M USTBEPROPERLY
GROUNDED.
Removehousefuse or open circuit breakerbeforebeginning
installation.
Donot usean extensioncord or adapter plug with this
appliance.FollowNational electricalcodesor prevailinglocal
codes and ordinances.
Electrical supply
Thisvent hood must be suppliedwith 120V,60 Hz,and
connectedto an individual,properlLIgrounded branch circuit,
and protected bg a 15 or 20 amp circuitbreakeror time @lag
fuse.
, Wiring must be 2 wire with ground.
, Ifthe electricalsupplLI d oes not meet the above
requirements,call a licensedelectricianbeforeproceeding.
, Routehousewiring as closeto the installatonlocationas
possiblein the ceiling,soffit or wall. Seepage 13 for details.
, Connectthe wiring to the housewiring in accordancewith
local codes.
Grounding instructions
Thegrounding conductor must be connectedto a ground
metal, permanent wiring system,or an equipment-grounding
terminal or leadon the hood.
A WA RNING: The
improper
connection of t he
equipment-grounding conductorcanresultin a riskof electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service representative if youare
in doubtwhetherthe appliance is properly grounded..