6The length of vent system and number of elbows should be keptto a minimum to provide efficient performance.The maximum equivalent length of the vent system is 60 ft(18.3 m). For altitudes above 4,500 ft (1272 m), reducerecommended vent run by 20% for best performance.Cold Weather InstallationsAn additional backdraft damper should be installed to minimizebackward cold air flow and a thermal break installed to minimizeconduction of outside temperatures as part of the vent system.The damper should be on the cold air side of the thermal break.Makeup AirLocal building codes may require the use of makeup air systemswhen using ventilation systems greater than specified CFM of airmovement. The specified CFM varies from locale to locale.Consult your HVAC professional for specific requirements in yourarea.Venting MethodsCommon venting methods are shown for a downdraft range. Thedowndraft range may be vented through the wall or floor.Wall VentingFloor VentingVenting Between Floor JoistsSide VentingVenting Behind Cabinet Kick PlateConcrete Slab Installations - Exhaust Through WallConcrete Slab Installations -Exhaust Through Window WellIMPORTANT: Window well installation for electric models only.A. Wall capB. 6" (15.2 cm) round roof ventingA. Wall capB. 3¼ x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) round roof ventingABA BA. Wall capB. 6" (15.2 cm) round roof ventingA. Wall capB. 6" (15.2 cm) round metal ventC. 16" (40.6 cm) maximumD. 6" (15.2 cm) round PVC sewer pipeE. Concrete slabF. 6" (15.2 cm) round PVC sewer pipeG. 6" (15.2 cm) round 90° PVC sewer pipe elbowH. Tightly pack gravel or sand completely around pipe.I. 30 ft (9.1 m) max.J. 6" (15.2 cm) round 90° PVC sewer pipe elbowK. 6" (15.2 cm) round PVC couplingL. 12" (30.5 cm) minimumA. Wall capB. 12" (30.5 cm) minimumC. Concrete slabD. 6" (15.2 cm) round PVC sewer pipeE. 6" (15.2 cm) round PVC sewer pipeF. 6" (15.2 cm) round 90° PVC sewer pipe elbowG. Tightly pack gravel or sand completely around pipe.H. 42 ft (12.8 m) max.I. 6" (15.2 cm) round PVC couplingJ. 6" (15.2 cm) minimumK. Window wellA BABCDEFGHJK ILABCDEFGIJHK