GE JV247 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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BEFORE YOU BEGINInstallation Range HoodInstructionsRead these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT – Save these instructions forlocal inspector’s use. IMPORTANT – Observe all governingcodes and ordinances. Note to Installer – Be sure to leave theseinstructions with the Consumer. Note to Consumer – Keep these instructionsfor future reference. 6NLOOOHYHO² Installation of this appliance requiresbasic mechanical and electrical skills. &RPSOHWLRQWLPH² 30 minutes–3 hours Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Product failure due to improper installation is notcovered under the Warranty.NOTE: 5HDGWKHGXFWZRUNVHFWLRQVRQO\LI\RXGRQRWKDYHH[LVWLQJGXFWZRUN,I\RXKDYHH[LVWLQJGXFWZRUNVNLSWRWKH´'DPDJHμVHFWLRQDQGSURFHHGWARNING – 725('8&(7+(5,6.2)),5($1'723523(5/<(;+$867$,5%(685(72'8&7$,52876,'(³'21279(17(;+$867$,5,17263$&(6:,7+,1:$//625&(,/,1*625,172$77,&6&5$:/63$&(625*$5$*(6The venting system must exhaust to the outside.This hood can be vented vertically through upper cabinets orhorizontally through an outside wall. Ductwork is not included.([KDXVWFRQQHFWLRQThe hood exhaust has been designed to mate withstandard 31ø4s x 10s rectangular ducting or 7s diameterround ducting.If a 6s round duct is required, a rectangular-to-roundtransition adaptor must be used*. Do not use less than a6s diameter duct.0D[LPXPGXFWOHQJWKFor satisfactory air movement, the total duct lengthof a 31ø4s x 10s rectangular, 6s or 7s diameter roundduct VKRXOGQRWH[FHHGHTXLYDOHQWIHHW6HHWKH:25.6+((7²&$/&8/$7(727$/(48,9$/(17'8&7:25./(1*7+VHFWLRQNOTE: It is important that ducting be installed using themost direct route and with as few elbows as possible.This ensures clear venting of exhaust and helps preventblockages. Also, make sure dampers swing freely andnothing is blocking the ducts. When applicable, install anymakeup (replacement) air system in accordance with localbuilding code requirements. Visit GEAppliances.com foravailable makeup air solutions.(OERZVWUDQVLWLRQVZDOODQGURRIFDSVHWFpresent additional resistance to airflow and are equivalentto a section of straight duct longer than their actualphysical size. When calculating the total duct length, addthe equivalent lengths of all transitions and adaptors plusthe length of all straight duct sections. The charts on thefollowing pages show you how to calculate total equivalentductwork length using the approximate feet of equivalentlength of some typical ducts.'8&7:25.5(48,5(0(176WARNING – Before beginning theinstallation, switch power off at service panel andlock the service disconnecting means to prevent powerfrom being switched on accidentally. When the servicedisconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fastena prominent warning device, such as a tag, to theservice panel.)25<2856$)(7<Questions? Call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737) RUYLVLWRXU:HEVLWHDW GEAppliances.comAn optional Power Cord Connection Kit, model JXHC1,is available at extra cost from your GE supplier forinstallation using a standard 3-prong, grounded walloutlet. Follow the Installation Instructions packed withthe kit to connect the power cord to the range hood.OPTIONAL POWER CORD KIT JXHC16* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-roundtransition adaptor is used, the bottomcorners of the damper will have to becut to fit, using the tin snips, in orderto allow free movement of the damper.Equivalent lengths of duct piecesare based on actual tests and reflectrequirements for good ventingperformance with any hood.