GE PV976NSS User Manual

8
Installation Preparation
PREPARE TO INSTALL THE HOOD
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES
These vent hoods are designed to be installed
onto a wall. They may be installed beneath a soffit
or cabinet.
• Install these hoods 24" Min. to 30" Max. above
the cooking surface.
The vent hood must be installed 24" min.
and 30" max. above the cooking surface.
The hood installation height above the cooking
surface depends upon ceiling height and duct
cover limitations. The telescopic duct cover
conceals the ductwork running from the top
of the hood to the ceiling. For supplied duct cover
ceiling heights, see table on page 13.
Recirculation Kit:
Kit includes 1 air deflector and 1 charcoal filter
and is included with the hood.
NOTE: Installation height should be measured
from the cooking surface to the lowest part
of the hood. This hood may be installed onto a wall
and vented to the outdoors, or it can be installed
for recirculating operation. For recirculation
operation, a Recirculating Kit (included) is required.
24” Min.
30” Max.
ADVANCE PLANNING
Ductwork Planning
• This hood is designed to be vented vertically
through the ceiling. A duct transition piece is
supplied for vertical exhaust. Use locally supplied
elbows to vent horizontally through the rear wall.
See page 10.
• Determine the exact location of the vent hood.
• Plan the route for venting exhaust to the outdoors.
• Use the shortest and straightest duct route
possible. For satisfactory performance, duct run
should not exceed 100' equivalent length for any
duct configurations.
• Refer to “Duct Fittings” chart to compute
the maximum permissible length for duct runs
to the outdoors.
• Use metal ductwork only.
• A transition piece for 8" round duct is supplied.
Use 8" round duct.
• Install a wall cap or roof cap with damper
at the exterior opening. Order the wall or roof cap
and any transition and length of duct needed
in advance.
Wall Framing for Adequate Support
• This vent hood is heavy. Adequate structural
support must be provided. The hood must be
secured to vertical studs in the wall. See page 14.
• We strongly recommend that the vent hood with
duct cover be on site before final framing and
wall finishing. This will also help to accurately
locate the ductwork and electrical service.

GE PV976NSS Specifications

General

Style	chimney style
Color	stainless steel
Hood Type	wall mount
Venting Type	ducted
Blower Type	internal
Number of Fan Speeds	4
CFM	450 cfm
Duct Size	8"md
Filters	yes
Sones	7
Control Type	electronic
Interior Light	dual halogen
Voltage	120 volts
Current	15

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	21 inch
Height	18 inch
Width	36 inch