GE PVB94 User manual

1
Installation
Instructions
Downdraft Vent Systems
PVB94
PVB98
ZVB30
ZVB36
31-10728-8
11-14 GE

2
Safety Information
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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inspector’suse.
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ordinances.
• Note to Installer³Be sure to leave these instructions
with the Consumer.
• Note to Consumer³Keep these instructions with your
Owner’s Manual for future reference.
• Skill level³Installation of this appliance requires a
qualified installer or electrician.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
Product failure due to improper installation is not covered
under the warranty. See Owner’s Manual for warranty
information.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into
an outlet that is property installed and grounded.
WARNING:
Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if doubt exist as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too
short, have a qualified electrician install an outlet near the
appliance.
For Monogram local service in your area, 1.800.444.1845.
For Monogram Service in Canada, call 1.800.561.3344.
For Monogram Parts and Accessories, call 1.800.626.2002.
Ifyoureceivedadamagedvent system,youshouldcontact
yourdealer.
“If you have questions, call 800.GE.CARES or visit our website at: GEAppliances.com”
PARTS SUPPLIED
Open the carton and remove parts package.
Check contents to be sure all pieces are present.
TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED
• Safety glasses
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• Jigsaw
• Carpenter’s square
• Ductwork to suit the installation
• Level
REMOVE PACKAGING
• Remove the shipping materials and the carton;
set carton aside. The carton can be used as a pad
when changing or adjusting vent direction.
4 Stabilizing Brackets
With Screws
1 Remote Switch
2 Filters 1 Wire and White
Connector

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Safety Information
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING.
• Installation work and electrical wiring must be
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rated construction.
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fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting.
Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s
guidelines and safety standards such as those
published by the National Fire Protection
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for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
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• When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not
damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
• Ducted fans must always be vented to the
outdoors.
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to properly exhaust air, be sure to duct air outdoors.
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ceilings or into attics, crawl spaces or garages.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
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air system in accordance with local building code
requirements. Visit GEAppliances.com for available
makeup air solutions.
• PVC sewer pipe can be used as duct under concrete
slab if allowed by local code board.

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Installation Preparation
IMPORTANT
(Please read carefully.)
The power cord of this appliance is equipped with
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a standard three-prong grounding wall receptacle
to minimize the possibility of electric shock. The
customer should have the wall receptacle and
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sure the receptacle is properly grounded and has
correct polarity.
• Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is
encountered, it is the personal responsibility and
obligation of the customer to have it replaced
with a properly grounded three-prong wall
receptacle.
Do not, under any circumstances, cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Do not use an extension cord or adapter plug with
this appliance. Follow National Electrical Code or
prevailing local codes and ordinances.
Location of Rating Label: on front of chassis of
vent system.
This downdraft vent must be supplied with 120V,
60 Hz. and connected to an individual, properly
grounded branch circuit, protected by a 15- or
20-ampere circuit breaker or time-delay fuse.
A properly grounded 3-prong receptacle should be
located within reach of the vent’s two-foot power
cord.
• Gas Cooktops
If this vent is installed in combination with a GE or
Monogram gas cooktop, it may operate from the
same duplex outlet.
• Electric Cooktops
If this vent is installed in combination with a GE
or Monogram electric cooktop, the vent must
operate from a separate 120V outlet.
Locate the receptacle inside the cabinet on the right
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placed on the back of the cabinet wall where it may
interfere with the downdraft plenum.
The downdraft vent power cord is to be routed
beneath the cooktop and routed away from heat
generated by the cooktop.
Ensure that the cooktop is installed per
manufacturer’s installation instructions.
POWER SUPPLY Locate the Gas or Electrical
Connection Only Within the
Shaded Area
DO NOT Locate
Gas or Electrical
Connections within
this Area
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29-1/2"
12" Electrical
Outlet 12"
Above
Cabinet
Floor

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Installation Preparation
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
A B
30"Models 30"28-5/16"
36"Models 36"33-15/16"
ACCESSORIES
JXRB67 – Optional accessory for indoor remote
location of the blower/motor assembly. Use this kit
when the blower and motor assembly will be located
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NOTE: The cooktop
overlaps this surface.
NOTE:
This flange
sits on the
countertop.
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Installation Preparation
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
• Unpack the cooktop and read the Installation
Instructions to understand the required countertop
cutout dimensions and location in the countertop,
the cooktop spacing to the front edge of the
countertop, and the required clearances to the
cabinets and walls. The vent system required cutout
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side to side counter space to meet the required
spacing and clearances for the cooktop.
• Using the illustrations below and taking
measurements of the cooktop to establish
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and the vent system. Note the cooktop rear edge
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• Refer to the Creative Solutions section on page 8 if
more counter space is needed.
• Using the illustrations on pages 5 through 7 and
taking measurements of the vent system and its
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needed within the cabinet, the exhaust vent
direction, and the alignment of the exhaust vent with
the ducting. If needed for clearance or duct hookup
alignment, reposition the location of the cooktop,
or modify the cabinetry, or modify the ducting. A
remote blower kit JXR867 is available to move the
blower assembly out of the cabinet area.
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correctly located, and relocate if needed.
Side View: Installed Vent Front View: Installed Vent
Cooktop Cooktop
4-1/2” Max
5-1/2”
Max 5-1/2”
Max
B
C
B is the minimum dimension of the
flat portion of countertop that is needed
A
A is the dimension from the screw head on the front surface of
the cooktop base to the rear edge of the cooktop, dimension A can also be
located in cooktop Installation Instructions.
Depth of cutout is A + 2 1/8”
Minimum counter depth B = A + C + 2.5"
Dimension C is defined in cooktop Installation Instruction
COOKTOP
1/8” minimum
Front edge
of countertop
Front of cutout
in countertop
Screw head
Front
edge
of
cooktop
Front of cutout
in countertop
Back edge
of cooktop
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Installation Preparation
VENTING OPTIONS
• The downdraft vent is shipped with the
discharge outlet pointing straight down
and can be changed to the left or right
side.
• The blower outlet is sized for 3-1/4" 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.
Discharge Direction
The blower assembly may be removed and turned
90° for a left- or right-side discharge.
• A left or right 90° direction adjustment should be
performed before dropping into the countertop
opening.
To change to a left or right discharge:
• Remove the 4 screws holding the blower and the
mounting plate assembly to the downdraft vent.
Retain screws.
• Remove blower assembly; turn it over to access the
4 nuts holding the blower to the mounting plate.
Remove the nuts.
Discharge Down
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Loosen Screws
to Adjust
3-1/2" to
Left or Right
IMPORTANT: Do not lift motor by the power cable.
• Turn the blower to the left or right discharge
direction and reinstall the 4 nuts.
• Reinstall blower and mounting plate with original
screws.
• The hood must vent down or to the left when in-
stalled with a GE or Monogram gas cooktop to avoid
interference with the inlet of the gas cooktop.
17-1/4"
16-3/8" 10-5/16"
4-1/4"
4-1/4" 4-1/4"
Discharge Down
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Discharge Left Discharge Right

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Design Information
Creative Solutions
• When the kitchen
design calls for an
against-the-wall
installation, move
the base cabinet
forward 3" to 5".
Filler panels or
complementary
moldings can be
added to exposed
cabinet sides.
• In an island or
peninsula, use
an extra-deep
countertop.
The countertop
overhang at
the front can be
adjusted to meet
setback to cutout
requirements.
• When the cutout to the front edge of the countertop
requirement is more than 2", add a bullnose trim to
the front edge of the countertop. Include the trim
thickness when measuring the front edge to cutout
requirement. By adding the trim, the cooktop can
Preparing The Countertop
Cut out the opening. Measure carefully when cutting the
countertop, making sure the sides of the opening are parallel and
the front and rear cuts are exactly perpendicular to the sides.
The front of the opening must clear the front support rail on the
cabinet, and the rear of the opening must clear the rear support
of the cabinet.
Chamfer all exposed edges of decorative laminate to prevent
damage from chipping.
Radius corners of cutout and file to ensure smooth edges and
prevent corner cracking.
Rough edges inside corners which have not been rounded and
forced fit can contribute to cracking of the countertop laminate.
Cover Panel
End
Panel
Countertop
Overhang
per Cooktop
Clearances
Must be
Maintained
Base
Cabinet
Filler Panel Base Sink
Filler Panel
Maintain Cutout Clearances
to Front Edge as Specified be moved forward, providing additional countertop
depth and interior cabinet space.
• When the distances between the vent and the
inside cabinet side walls are more than 5-1/2” and/
or the inside cabinet back wall is more than 4-1/2”,
false walls should be constructed inside the cabinet
for securing the vent with the stabilizing brackets
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Design Information
Inside wall
cabinet
Up inside wall to roof or
overhang Directly to outside
Between floor joists Through cabinet toe space
Peninsula or island Peninsula
Outside wall
cabinet
NOTE: PVC sewer pipe type PSM 12454-B
Schedule 40 ASTM D1785.
Wall Cap Concrete
Slab
6″(15 cm)
Dia. PVC
Sewer Pipe
6″(15 cm)
Dia. Metal
Duct
Pack tightly with gravel
or sand completely
around pipe
3-1/4″x 10″Rectangular
to 6″Round Transition
6″(15 cm)
Dia. 90°
Metal Elbow
6″(15 cm) Dia.
Metal Duct
16″
(40.6 cm)
Max.
12″
(30 cm)
Min.
6″
(15 cm)
Dia. PVC
Coupling
6″(15 cm) Dia.
PVC Sewer Pipe
Elbow
6″(15 cm) Dia.
PVC Sewer Pipe
Elbow
6″(15 cm)
Dia. PVC
Sewer
Pipe
6″
(15 cm)
Dia.
PVC
Coupling
30′-0″(9.14 m) Max.
Optional duct arrangement under concrete slab.
PVC duct should be used if installing under a
poured concrete slab.
PREPARE FOR DUCTWORK
Determine the best route for ductwork; it can be
routed in a variety of ways depending on the kitchen
layout.
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accordingly.
Typical duct arrangement countertop series.
To maximize the ventilation performance of the vent
system:
1. Minimize the duct run length and number of
transitions and elbows.
2. Maintain a constant duct size.
3. Seal all joints with duct tape to prevent any leaks.
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• Install ductwork so the piece of duct nearest the
downdraft unit slots INTO the next piece of the duct.
Secure the joints with self-tapping screws and apply
duct tape around the joints to ensure an airtight seal.
Duct Tape
Over Seam and Screw
Screw
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Flow

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1 INSTALL DOWNDRAFT VENT
ATwo stabilizing brackets must be installed on
each side of the downdraft vent.
• For right-side or straight-down blower
discharge, fasten the stabilizing brackets at
locations A, B, D and E.
• For left-side blower discharge, fasten the
stabilizing brackets at locations B, C, D and E.
BPlace the downdraft vent into the countertop
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sitting on top of the countertop.
CSecure the screws for the stabilizing brackets to
the cabinet back and side walls.
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with the cabinetry.
Installation Instructions
Bracket
Cabinet Back
Wall
Downdraft Vent
Location A
TOP VIEW
A
C
EPlace Cooktop into the countertop cutout. There
should be a 1/8” minimum gap between the
front of the vent trim and the rear of the cooktop.
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hoods and vent systems.
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D
CB
E
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Bottom
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Installation Instructions
2 INSTALL REMOTE SWITCH
Connect Wire Lead to Control Box
• Connect the mating wire ends.
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the mating connector.
• Keep approximately 3"-long wire and attach
the wire to the clamp with a wire tie. This will act
as a strain relief.
• Use the remote switch to determine the exact cen-
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the hole for the connector and wire to pass into,
and drill a ½” diameter hole.
• If the remote switch is not installed on the coun-
tertop, ensure that it is installed in a location that
meets local codes and is easily accessible.
Connect Remote Switch to Remote Harness
• Thread the remote harness through the 1/2"-dia.
hole and attach the harness connector to the
remote connector.
• Remove the paper backing on the remote switch
foam piece and mount the remote switch on the
countertop such that the switch connectors stay
located in the 1/2"-dia. hole.
• Stick adhesive wire clamp near the 1/2"-dia. hole
and attach the loose wire with a wire tie.
WARNING: BURN HAZARD
The remote switch must be located so that it can be
operated without reaching over the cooktop. Failure
to do so may result in ignition of clothing which could
cause serious injury or death.
Determine the location for the remote switch.
• Disconnect the remote switch from the harness.
• The remote switch should be located so that the
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switch is less than 48" and more than 15".
• The remote switch harness is 68" long and should
be installed so that it is not pinched and is away
from moving parts.
Control
Box
1/2"-Dia. Hole
1/2"-Dia.
Hole
Foam Piece With
Adhesive Mounting
Surface
Foam Piece With Adhesive
Mounting Surface
Remote Switch
Remote
Switch
Strain Relief
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Installation Instructions
3 CONNECT POWER
Plug power cord into properly grounded receptacle.
4 INSTALL FILTERS, CHECK OPERATION
• Press the ON/OFF pad on the control
to raise the vent.
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straight up and pull forward.
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• Press the Fan Speed HIGHER pad to start the
blower. Adjust the blower by pressing HIGHER or
LOWER.
• To lower the vent, press the ON/OFF pad.
NOTE: It is not necessary to turn the fan OFF
before lowering the vent. The fan will automatically
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automatically come on at the previously set speed
when the vent is fully raised.
IMPORTANT: The vent can be activated by pressing
the pads on the switch. Do not use excessive force
or sharp objects to activate the switch. Damage
could occur and void the warranty.
Filter Tabs
Retainers