Install The Downdraft System - KitchenAid KSDG950ESS Manuel Du Propriétaire

Install the Downdraft System

Determine which venting method to use: floor or rear wall venting.
Go to the section for your type of venting. Consider the location of
all utilities and ducts prior to determining final position to ensure
proper fit and location.
Rear Wall Venting
1. Determine where within area illustrated below the vent will
exit. Mark the vent hole for the type of venting you are using.
IMPORTANT:
■ Check for obstructions (plumbing, electrical, wall studs,
etc.) before marking the vent hole location.
■ The home venting system should terminate within the
defined area using 5" (12.7 cm) round venting.
A. 12" (30.5 cm)
B. 7 1 / " (19 cm)
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2. Draw an outline of the vent on the wall and cut the vent hole.
A. Vent hole
3. Locate the blower.
4. Locate the blower outlet adapter in the installation parts kit.
5. Install the blower outlet adapter to the blower vent using three
8-18 x 3/8" screws. Seal the connection with aluminum foil
tape.
6. Remove three felt pads from the gasket strip.
7. Remove the paper backing from the felt pads and apply to the
bottom of blower motor tabs.
NOTE: Felt pads reduce motor noise and aid in mounting to
uneven floors.
8. Position the blower on the template so that the blower outlet
adapter aligns with the home venting.
IMPORTANT: Make sure the blower motor is positioned within
the area as shown on the template.
9. Connect the home vent system to the blower outlet adapter
using sheet metal screws. Seal the connection with aluminum
foil tape.
10. Drill three 1/8 " (3 mm) pilot holes using the holes in the
blower motor tabs as guides.
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11. Remove the template.
12. Mount the blower motor to the floor with three #10 x 1" screws
13. Go to the "Make Gas Connection" section.
Floor Venting
1. Determine where within the template area that the vent will
A. 8" (20.3 cm)
B. 5 1 / " (14 cm)
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2. Draw and cut the vent hole in the floor.
3. Install the blower outlet adapter to the blower vent using three
4. Remove three felt pads from the gasket strip.
5. Remove the paper backing from the felt pads and apply the
provided.
exit. Mark the vent hole for the type of venting you are using.
IMPORTANT: Check for obstructions (plumbing, electrical,
etc.) before marking the vent hole location.
8-18 x 3/8" screws. Seal the connection with aluminum foil
tape.
bottom of a blower motor tabs.
NOTE: Felt pads reduce motor noise and aid in mounting to
uneven floors.