BEFORE YOU BEGIN
HOOD EXHAUST
The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation.
EQUIVALENT
_
EQUIVALENT
DUCT PIECES
LENGTH
x
NUMBERUSED
=
LENGTH
Roof Cap
24 Ft.
x
(1)
24 Ft.
12 Ft. Straight Duct (6
12 Ft.
x
(1)
12 Ft
Round)
Rectangular-to-Round
_
Transition Adaptor*
5 Ft
*
(M)
~
°F
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests
and reflect requirements for good venting performance with
any vent hood.
Total Length
=
41 Ft.
* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round transition adaptor is used, the bottom corners of the damper will have to be cut to
fit, using the tin snips, in order to allow free movement of the damper.
The following chart describes an example of one possible ductwork installation.
EQUIVALENT
_
EQUIVALENT
DUCT PIECES
LENGTH
x
NUMBERUSED
=
LENGTH
[>
Roof Cap
4O Ft.
x
(1)
4O Ft.
3 Ft. Straight Duct
3 Ft
x
(1)
=
3 Ft.
(3% x 10"
Rectangular)
90° Elbow
10 Fr.
x
(2)
=
20 Ft
Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests
and reflect requirements for good venting performance with
any vent hood.
Total Length
=
63 Ft.
NOTE: For back exhaust, care should be taken to align exhaust with space between studs, or wall should be prepared at the
time it is constructed by leaving enough space between the wall studs to accommodate exhaust.
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