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Installation G as Downdraft Cooktop • Remove the shipping materials and the Remove carton, set carton aside. The carton can be Plastic Ties Packaging used as a pad when changing or adjusting vent direction. • Remove the plastic ties on both ends at the top of the vent. Step Optional Method Secure to Cabinet Side With Top Screw on Case 1 Install Or Use Second Screw Preferred Method Secure the Upper Downdraft Brackets With Screws Located on the side of Vent Case and Attach to Back Wall of Cabinet
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Installation G as Downdraft Cooktop • The downdraft blower system is designed for length when bends or various fittings are use with 3-1/4" x 10" ductwork. It can be used. Refer to the table of equivalent lengths Step transitioned to 6" round. to calculate your installation. 2 • Ductwork MUST be vented to the outside – • Install ductwork so the piece of duct nearest never into a crawl space, attic or other the downdraft unit slots INTO the next Install the enclosed space. piece of the duct. Secu
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Installation G as Downdraft Cooktop Step Note: If the cooktop is installed into a 36" base cabinet, the pressure regulator MUST BE installed to the bottom of the cooktop before 4 the cooktop is placed into the cabinet. Install the • Remove packaging from the cooktop. Cooktop • To insure a good fit, position the cooktop over the cutout opening and carefully lower into place. Check edges all the way around to be sure all cutout edges are concealed and there are no gaps. • Carefully, lift and remov
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Installation G as Downdraft Cooktop • Connect the 3-pin plastic plug from the blower/motor assembly to the 3-pin plastic Step socket on the underside of the vent, next to 5 the conduit. • Slide the metal cover over the connection Electrical and secure with screws. Connections • Connect the 6-pin plastic plug from the Electrical downdraft assembly to the 6-pin plastic 6-Pin Socket socket on the underside of the cooktop, next Service to the power cord. Plate • Slide the metal cover over the connec
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Installation G as Downdraft Cooktop To raise the vent, turn the VENT knob to RAISE/LOWER. Step • Hold the knob until the vent begins to raise. 8 – The vent will automatically stop when it is fully extended. Install Filters • Tip filter into the opening and pull straight down so that the filter rests on slides. Check • Slide the filter to the right side. Operation of • Tip the other filter into the opening and pull straight down. Downdraft • To turn the fan on, turn the FAN knob to HIGH. –Continu
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JXRB57 Kit For Indoor Remote Blower Locations Tools and Materials required: • Pencil • Measuring tape • Drill with appropriate bits • Nut driver • Junction box • Wire nuts • Safety glasses • 3-1/4" x 10" to 6" round transition. • 3-1/4 x 10" duct, (or 6" round) sufficient length to reach the outdoor wall cap or roof cap. • Electrical cable and connectors, sufficient length to connect the downdraft vent to the remote blower location. 14-guage min. is recommended, must conform to local codes. This
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JXRB57 Kit For Indoor Remote Blower Locations Important: Save any • Remove the 4 nuts holding the blower to the Step unused parts. If the mounting plate. One nut is hidden inside appliance is relocated at the outlet. Remove blower. a later time, parts may be 1 • Remove the blower mounting plate. needed. • Remove 2 screws along the bottom of the (continued) blower box which are visible once blower plate is removed. • Carefully, turn the unit over to access the back side. • Remove 4 screws along t
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JXRB57 Kit For Indoor Remote Blower Locations Step 3 Downdraft Connect Ductwork Duct Adapter Outlet Cover • The downdraft plenum can discharge from • Connect the plenum to the ductwork. either the right or left side. Select the side A transition is required to connect the that provides the best alignment to ductwork 3-1/4" x 10" duct to the 6" round inlet on extending to the blower assembly below. the blower. – For a left side discharge, install the outlet • Tape to seal all joints. plate to the
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JXBC57 Kit For Outdoor Remote Blower Locations Materials Required (not supplied) • Approved liquid tight service connections for use between the wire compartment on the base and inside the structure. • 7 wire nuts or other approved connectors. • Six 5/16" dia. fasteners compatible with the type of material the base is being fastened to. • 3-1/4" x 10" to 6" round transition. • 3-1/4 x 10" duct, (or 6" round) sufficient length to reach the outdoor installation location. • Electrical cable and con
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JXBC57 Kit For Outdoor Remote Blower Locations • The base is designed to be mounted to studs 16" 6 Holes For 5/16 on 16" centers. Use the dimensions shown to 6-11/16" Step Fastners determine the location of the ducting and 2 wiring through the wall. Align – Or Place the base against the exterior wall Mark 4-3/4" With Duct and mark the 6 mounting locations, the 6" 6" Opening Mounting duct location and the hole for the wiring. On Outside Use pencil or chalk. Wall Location • The bottom of the base
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JXBC57 Kit For Outdoor Remote Blower Locations • Remove the 4 nuts holding the blower to the Step mounting plate. One nut is hidden inside the outlet. Remove blower. 3 • Remove the blower mounting plate. • Remove 2 screws along the bottom of the (continued) blower box which are visible once blower Hidden plate is removed. Screws • Carefully, turn the unit over to access the back side. • Remove 4 screws along the top of the blower box. • Turn the unit over and remove the 4 screws along the top. •
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JXBC57 Kit For Outdoor Remote Blower Locations Plenum • Use electrical cable and connectors that Provided conform to local codes (14 gauge min. is Mounting Step recommended). Use a length to reach Screws 5 between the vent and the blower/motor Blower Wire location. Connect Box • Attach the wire box removed from the Electrical blower conduit to the end of new wiaring. • Use wire nuts to secure the wire to the 3" 3-Wire Connectors remaining wires with plug. Wire Nuts • Insert the plug into the
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GE Monogram
Installation
Instructions
36" Downdraft
Gas Cooktops
Models
ZGU365
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Before you begin—Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. IMPORTANT: OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. NOTE TO INSTALLER: Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer. NOTE TO CONSUMER: Keep these instructions with your Owners Manual for future reference. This appliance must be properly grounded. See “Power Supply”, page 8. CAUTION WARNING CAUTION ATTENTION Cet appareil doit être correctement mis à la terre
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Design Information G as Downdraft Cooktop ZGU365 Models 36" gas downdraft cooktops Available These models are shipped for natural gas operation. They can be converted to liquid propane. (Order JXLP56 conversion kit.) These gas downdraft cooktops are equipped • JXRB57 optional accessory for indoor Accessories with an vent system which can be retracted remote location of the blower/motor when not in use. assembly. Use this kit when the blower and • JXBA56WW, white or JXBA56BB, black motor assembly
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Design Information G as Downdraft Cooktop The combined installation of a downdraft vent Base Cabinet Requirements: Advance and cooktop require careful consideration. This installation requires a 24" min. deep Planning cabinet base. The cabinet must be at least 36" Countertop Requirements: wide. The countertop must have a deep flat surface to accommodate the cooktop and the vent. Countertops with a rolled front edge and backsplash may not provide the flat surface area required. Clearances least 1
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Cabinetry/Ductwork G as Downdraft Cooktop • Self-adhesive gasket • Carpenter’s square •Duct work to suit the • 5 foot AGA-certified Tools and (supplied) • Pipe wrench installation flexible metal Materials • Two clamping • Manual gas line • 1/2" NPT x 3/4" appliance connec- brackets and shut-off valve I.D. or 1/2" I.D. tor, 3/4" or 1/2" Required screws (supplied) • 3/4" NPT x 3/4" flare union adaptor I.D. to match gas • Gas pressure I.D. or 1/2" NPT x for connection to supply line: regulator (sup
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Ductwork G as Downdraft Cooktop Loosen Screws to • The downdraft vent is shipped with the Venting Adjust Blower discharge outlet pointing straight down and Left to Right Options can be changed to the left or right side. • The blower outlet is sized for 3-1/2" x 10" and can be transitioned to 6" round. Side to side adjustments: The entire blower mounting plate can be adjusted 3-1/2" to the left or right. This will help to align vent discharge to house ductwork. 30° Rotation Nut Location For ev
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Ductwork G as Downdraft Cooktop Use this form to Duct Total compute maximum Equivalent Quantity Equivalent Fittings permissible lengths Duct Piece Dimensions Length* Used Length for duct runs to 1 ft. outdoors. 6" round, (per foot straight length) Note: Do not exceed 1 ft. maximum permissible 3-1⁄4" x 10" (per foot equivalent lengths! straight length) Flexible ducting: 6" If flexible metal 90° elbow 15 ft. ducting is used, all the equivalent feet values 6" in the table should be 45° elbow 9 ft.
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Gas and Electrical Supply G as Downdraft Cooktop Gas supply: Power Supply Do Not Locate Gas or Electrical These cooktops are designed to operate on Connections Within Shaded Area Locations natural gas at 4" of water column pressure or on LP gas at 10" of water column pressure. –These cooktops are shipped from the 34" factory set for natural gas. If you decide 29-1/2" to use this cooktop with LP gas, conversion adjustments must be made by a service Electrical technician or other qualified person
