Hi Rick Maggs,

The vent position is on top of the unit and it is supposed to vent vertically. However, you can get a flexible exhaust pipe and turn it 90 degrees and vent to the wall instead of ceiling.

Please let me know if you have any other questions.

Thanks for your interest in our products.

Can the hood vent directly out of the back instead of up?

Hi linhs99,
The vent is located on top of the unit, you can turn the exhaust pipe in 90 degrees and vent horizontally.
Thanks for your interest in our products.