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

■Level

■Drill with 1¼" (3 cm), ³⁄₈" (9.5 mm), ⁷⁄₆₄" (2.75 mm) and ¹⁄₈" (3 mm) drill bits

■Pencil

■Wire stripper or utility knife

■Tape measure or ruler

■Pliers

■Caulking gun and weatherproof caulking compound

■Vent clamps

■Jigsaw or keyhole saw

■Flat-blade screwdriver

■Metal snips

■Phillips screwdriver

Parts needed

■¹⁄₂" conduit

■Two ½" (12.7 mm) UL listed or CSA approved strain reliefs

■3 UL listed wire connectors

■1 wall or roof cap

■Metal vent system

■Charcoal Filter Kit Part Number 4396850 - for non-vented (recirculating) installations only. See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

Parts supplied

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

■Hood canopy assembly with ventilator, light bulbs and transition with back draft dampers installed

■Deflector for non-vented (recirculating) installations

■Literature package

■Filter - installed in hood canopy

■2 - 5 x 35 mm screws

■4 - 4 x 8 mm screws

■2 - 6 x 70 mm screws

■6 - 3.5 x 6.5 mm screws

■4 - 2.9 x 6.5 mm screws

■3 - M4 x 35 mm screws

■2 - 10 x 70 drywall anchors

■Mounting template

■Lower support bracket

■Vent cover bracket

■2 - L-brackets

■2 - Mounting hooks

■2-piece vent cover

■Aesthetic cover

■Rubber strip (1 or 2 to be cut as required)

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Have a qualified technician install the range hood. 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 behind the filter on the rear wall of the range hood.

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.

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

The range hood is factory set for venting through the roof or wall.

For non-vented (recirculating) installations see “Non-vented (recirculating) Installations” in “Connect Vent System” section. Charcoal Filter Kit Part Number 4396850 is available from your dealer or an authorized parts distributor.

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

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

11 ⁵⁄₁₆"	13 ³⁄₁₆	"
(28.7 cm)	(33.5 cm)

1" (2.5 cm) min.*

19" (48.3 cm) max.

26"

(66.0 cm)

min.

44"

(111.8 cm)

max.

25"

(63.5 cm)

19 ¹¹⁄₁₆"

(50.0 cm)

5 ¹⁄₈"

(13.0 cm)

36"

(91.4 cm)

*IMPORTANT: For non-vented (recirculating) installations, minimum dimension is 6" (15.2 cm).

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