Zephyr Genova Series User manual

Use, Care, and Installation Guide
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Model number:
Serial Number:
APR14.0401 © Zephyr Corporation
Genova
ZGE-E30AS
ZGE-E36AS
ZGE-E30AS290
ZGE-E36AS290

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Duct pieces To t a l
Equivalent number
length x used =
3-1/ 4” x 10”
Rect.,
straight
1 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
8” Round,
straight
1 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
3-1/ 4” x 10”
Rect.900
elbow
15 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
3-1/ 4” x 10”
Rect.450
elbow
9 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
3-1/ 4” x 10”
Rect.900
flat elbow
24 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
3-1/ 4” x 10”
Rect.
wall cap
with damper
30 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
3-1/ 4” x 10”
Rect.to
6” round
transition
5 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
3-1/ 4” x 10”
Rect.to
6” round
transition
900 elbow
20 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
6” Round,
900 elbow
15 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
6” Round,
450 elbow
9 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Ft.
7” Round,
straight
1 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Subtotal column 1 =
Duct pieces To t a l
Equivalent number
length x used =
6”- 8”Round
wall cap
with damper
30 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Round
wall cap
with damper
30 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
7” or 8”
Round,
900 elbow
15 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
7” or 8”
7” or 8”
Round,
450
elbow
9 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Ft.
Ft.
Ft.
6”- 8” Round,
roof cap
30 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
7” or 8”
Round,
roof cap
30 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Subtotal column 2 =
Subtotal column 1 =
Total ductwork =
Maximum Duct Length: For satisfactory air movement,
the total duct length of a 3 1/ 4” x 10” rectangular 6” or 7”
diameter round duct should not exceed 100 equivalent feet.
6” round to
3-1/ 4” x 10”
rect.
transition
1 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
6” round to
3-1/ 4” x 10”
rect.
transition
900 elbow
16 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
7” round to
3 1/ 4” x 10”
rect.
transition
8 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
7” round to
3-1/ 4” x 10”
rect.
transition
900 elbow
23 Ft. x ( ) = Ft.
Installation – Ducting Calculation Sheet

Installation – Installing the Hood
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DUCTING
A minimum of 6” round ducting must be used to
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Always use rigid type metal ducts only. Flexible
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Use calculation worksheet to compute total duct
work.
ALWAYS, when possible, reduce the number of
transitions and turns. If a long duct run is required,
increase duct size from 6” to 7” or 8”.
If turns or transitions are required: Install as far
away from opening and as far apart, between 2,
as possible.
36” 24” min.
32” max.
Mounting height from top of cooking surface to
bottom of hood should be no less than 24” and no
more than 32”.
It is important to install the hood at the proper
mounting height. Hoods mounted too low could
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mounted too high will be hard to reach and will
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If available, also refer to range manufacturer’s
height clearance requirements and recommended
hood mounting height above range. Always check
your local codes for any differences.
DAMAGE-SHIPMENT / INSTALLATION:
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installation.
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unit to the store in which it was bought for
repair or replacement.
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or replacement is the responsibility of the
customer.
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than the customer), repair of replacement must
be made by arrangement between customer
and installer.

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WARNING FIRE HAZARD
NEVER exhaust air or terminate duct work into spaces between walls, crawl spaces, ceiling, attics or garages.
All exhaust must be ducted to the outside, unless using the recirculating option.
Use single wall rigid Metal ductwork only.
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Ducting Options Example
Installation – Ducting Options
soffit or crawl space
roof pitch w/
flashing & cap
ductless
recirculating
w/ gravity damper
side wall cap
ductless
recirculating soffit

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front of hood side of hood
top of hood
500mm
19
11
16
"
76mm
3"
280mm
11"
912mm
35 7
8
"
760mm
29 15
16
"
242mm
9
1
2
"
153mm
6
"
197mm
7
3
4
"
180mm
7
1
16
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16mm
5
8
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445mm
17
1
2
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473mm
to
18
5
8
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286mm
11 1
4
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6mm
1to
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8
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35mm
153mm
6"
41mm
5
8
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1
28mm
1
8
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1
junction box
blower outlet

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7 3/4 ”
7”
9-
7/8”
19-7/8”
C/L
1
-
9/16”
Installation – Preparing the Cabinet
Fig.1
front edge
glass handle
Fig.2
1. Determine and mark center line on wall and cabinet bottom with a pencil.
2. If the cabinet bottom is recessed, wood blocking must be installed to ensure proper
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within cabinet bottom.
3. Follow the dimensions in Fig.1 and cut-out the bottom of your cabinet to create an opening
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(referenced in Fig.1) from front of the cabinet door. This way the front edge of the hood will
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Installation – Installing the Hood
WARNING: Electrical wiring must be done by a qualified person(s) in
accordance with all applicable codes and standards. This range hood must be
properly grounded. Turn off electrical power at service entrance before wiring.
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1) Prepare electrical wiring and ducting in cabinet. Location of junction box and blower outlet can be found on page 8.
2) Unscrew the (10) screws from front panel and place
the panel aside, Fig.3. You will now have access to the
interrior of the range hood.
Fig.3 Fig.4
3) Open cabinet doors. Lift range hood and slide it through
the opening located in the bottom of the cabinet, Fig.4.
Make sure opening matches the dimensions on page 9,
Fig.1.
4) There are spring clips located on the left and right sides
of the hood body which will temporarily hold the hood in
place, Fig.5.
Fig.5 Fig.6
5) Secure upper brackets to left and right sides of hood
body by using (2) 3/16 x 3/8” screws for each bracket.
Fig.6. Make sure the (2) captive nut screw holes on
the bracket are facing downward. Note: Due to limited
workspace in 30” cabinets you will need to use a right
angle or 2” long Philips head screwdriver.
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6) Place lower installation brackets under upper installation
brackets located on left and right sides of hood body,
Fig.7. Note: The wider portion of the lower installation
bracket should be at the bottom.
Fig.7 Fig.8
7) From inside the hood, secure (1) M4x8 screw into
each lower installation bracket. The position of this
screw is adjustable to accomodate various cabinet
bottom thicknesses, Fig.8. Do not fully tighten screw yet.
8) Install (2) 3/16x1” screws into the captive nuts of each
upper installation bracket. Tighten screws to adjust the
height of range hood until there is no gap between the
cabinet bottom and front edge of hood, Fig.9. After hood
is positioned, fully tighten the lower installation bracket
screw from step 7, Fig.8-1.
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depths. Inside the hood are (2) thumb screws located
on the left and right sides at the back of the hood,
Fig.10A. Turn each thumb screw clockwise to push
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cabinet depths.
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B
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10) Place 6” round ducting over blower collar and secure
with aluminum duct tape. If using hood in ductless
recirculating mode turn to page 13.
Install electrical wiring. Note: A cable lock (not
included) may be required by local codes. Check
with local requirements and codes, purchase and install
appropriate connector if necessary.
Make sure no packing material is inside hood. Power
up hood check for leaks around duct tape and verify all
functions.
Fig.11 Fig.12A
11) Secure (2) 1” wood screws (A) into the screw holes on
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the hood body to the cabinet base and prevent the hood
from shifting after installation.
Fig.12B
12) Place front panel back on hood body and secure in
place by using the (10) screws previously removed from
step 2.

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Ductless recirculation is intended for applications where an exhaust duct work is not possible to be installed.
When converted, the hood functions as a recirculating hood rather than an exhaust hood. Fumes and exhaust
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within the home.
We recommend toALWAYS exhaust air outside of the home by employing existing or installing new duct
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is not possible should you recourse to converting the hood into a recirculating hood.
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RECIRCULATING KIT (REQUIRED IF NOT DUCTED OUTSIDE THE HOME)
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Hood Model Part No. Filters in Pkg.
ZGE (all models) ZRC-00GE 1
1. Purchase recirculating kit per the part number above.
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brackets as shown in Fig.13.
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Charcoal Filter Replacement
Hood Model Part No. Qty to Order
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Installation – Ductless Recirculation
4. In order to recirculate the air properly, a return air vent must be installed to
allow recycled air to be returned to the kitchen, Fig. 14. Ducting must be run
from the blower to the return air vent. The return air vent can be positioned
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5. Enable Charcoal Filter Change indicator on control panel. See page 15.
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every 3 to 4 months based on an average daily use of 1 hour of cooking time)
The microprocessor in the controls, when set, will elapse and count usage
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