Installation Instructions

Install Chimney Support

Because of the size and weight of this island hood, the chimney support must be securely attached to the ceiling.

■For plaster or drywall ceilings, the chimney support must be attached to joists. If this is not possible, you must build a support structure behind the plaster or drywall.

■Do not cut a joist or stud unless absolutely necessary. If a joist or stud must be cut, then a supporting frame must be constructed.

■Before making cutouts, make sure there is proper clearance within the ceiling or wall for exhaust vent.

WARNING

Excessive Weight Hazard

Use two or more people to move and install range hood. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.

1.Select a flat surface for assembling the hood. Cover that surface with a protective covering such as a blanket or cardboard during assembly.

NOTE: Do not remove the plastic covering on the chimney covers at this time. The covering protects the chimney during installation.

2.Using two or more people, place all hood parts and hardware on the protective covering

The chimney section of the hood is shipped assembled. It must be disassembled for installation.

3.Slide apart the chimney covers.

4.Remove the lower chimney cover from the chimney support by removing the two Phillips screws on the outside bottom of the chimney cover.

5.Remove the upper chimney cover from the chimney support by removing the two Phillips screws on the outside top of the chimney cover.

6.Determine and mark the centerline on the ceiling where the hood will be installed, making sure that the hood is centered over the cooking surface.

7.Tape the template (supplied in the chimney support carton) to the ceiling and mark the mounting holes, electrical hole and vent location (if used) on the ceiling.

A. Template on ceiling

B.Centerline

C.Cooking surface

8.Drill pilot holes in the chimney support mounting hole locations for your attachment method.

9.Use a 1¹⁄₄" or 3.0 cm drill bit to drill the hole for the power supply cable.

10.If venting to the outside, cut the hole for the vent system in the ceiling and install the vent system. See “Venting Requirements” section.

11.If venting to the outside, place the round damper into the exhaust opening of the vent motor housing.

12.Remove the 4 chimney support ceiling attachment bolts from the parts bag and install in previously drilled pilot holes. Leave screw heads about ¹⁄₄" (6.4 mm) away from ceiling strips.

¹⁄₄" (6.4 mm)

13.If the extension kit is not being installed, go to “Complete Chimney Support Installation” section.

Installing Chimney Extension Kit (Optional)

1.Remove chimney extension cover (if factory assembled).

2.Position the chimney extension over the chimney support so that the outside edges and the electrical holes line up.