Installation Requirements, Tools and Parts

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here.

Tools needed

■Drill

■1¹⁄₄" (3.0 cm) drill bit

■¹⁄₈" (3.0 mm) drill bit for pilot holes

■Pencil

■Wire stripper or utility knife

■Tape measure or ruler

■Caulking gun and weatherproof caulking compound

■Flat-blade screwdriver

■Phillips screwdriver

■Saber or keyhole saw

■Metal snips

■Compass or 8" (20.3 cm) circle template

Parts supplied

Remove parts from package. Check that all parts are included.

■2 - 3.5 x 9.5 mm screws

■3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular vent damper

■T-10 Torx®† adapter

■4 - 4.5 x 13 mm mounting screws

Parts needed

■1 - 75W max, 120V incandescent light bulb

■Wall or roof cap with damper to match vent system

■3 - UL listed wire connectors

■Vent clamps/duct tape as required

For cabinets with recessed bottoms:

■Two 2" (5.1 cm) wide filler strips. Length and thickness determined by recess dimensions.

■Four flat head wood screws or machine screws with washers and nuts (to attach filler strips)

For 7" (17.8 cm) round vented installations:

■7" (17.8 cm) round metal vent system

■7" (17.8 cm) round damper. For information on ordering, see the “Accessories” section.

■7" (17.8 cm) round vent mounting plate. For information on ordering, see the “Accessories” section.

For 3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular vented installations:

■3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular metal vent system

For non-vented (recirculation) installations:

■Charcoal filter kit. For information on ordering, see the “Accessories” section.

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

■It is the installer’s responsibility to comply with installation clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating plate is located inside the range hood on the left wall.

■Range hood location should be away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors and strong heating vents.

■Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions provide minimum clearance. Consult the cooktop/range manufacturer installation instructions before making any cutouts.

■Grounded electrical outlet is required. See “Electrical Requirements” section.

■All openings in ceiling and wall where range hood will be installed must be sealed.

■These range hoods are factory set for vented installations. Models that are capable of being installed as non-vented (recirculating) require charcoal filters. See the “Accessories” section to order charcoal filter kit.

For Mobile Home Installations

The installation of this range hood must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction Safety Standards, Title

24 CFR, Part 328 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, title 24, HUD, Part 280) or when such standard is not applicable, the standard for Manufactured Home Installation 1982 (Manufactured Home Sites, Communities and Setups) ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A, or latest edition, or with local codes.

Product Dimensions

	6⁹⁄₁₆" (16.7 cm) or
2"	9⁹⁄₁₆" (24.4 cm)
(5.1 cm)
		1"
		(2.5 cm)
4¹⁵⁄₁₆"	⁷⁄₈"
(12.5 cm)	⁷⁄₈"
(12.5 cm)	(2.2 cm)	9"
	(2.2 cm)	9"
		(22.9 cm)
	29¹⁵⁄₁₆" (76.0 cm) or	1¹⁄₂"
	35¹⁵⁄₁₆" (91.0 cm)	(3.8 cm) 18⁵⁄₈"
		(47.3 cm)

†®TORX is a registered trademark of Saturn Fasteners, Inc.

UXT4230AD, UXT4236AD specifications

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