Faber 500 CFM, 280 CFM Installation Dimensions, Prepare the Wall, Cooking surface

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INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS

The Synthesis chimneys are adjustable and designed to meet varying ceiling heights as indicated in FIGURE 4. The chimneys can be adjusted for ceil- ings between 7' 8 1/2" and 9' 5 7/8" depending on the distance between the bottom of the hood and the cooktop (distance x in FIGURE 4).

PREPARE THE WALL

1. Disconnect and move freestanding range from cabinet

openingtoprovideeasieraccesstouppercabinetandrear

wall. Put a thick, protective covering over cooktop, set-in

range or countertop to protect from damage or dirt.

1” min 16 3/8” max

22”

upper chimney

lower chimney

min & max ceiling height examples

x = 24"

x = 26"

x = 28"

x = 30"

min

min

min

min

7'

8 1/2"

7'

10 1/2"

8'

1/2"

8'

2 1/2"

max

max

max

max

8'

11 7/8"

9'

1 7/8"

9'

3 7/8"

9'

5 7/8"

2. Determine and clearly mark with a pencil the center line

on the wall where the rangehood will be installed.

3. Thecanopyattachestothewallbytwomountingbrackets

(1 in FIGURE 5). The canopy of the rangehood hangs on

the two brackets which must be mounted with the flanges

on the top of the bracket and pointing away from the wall.

Beforeinstallingthebrackets,theadjustmentscrewsmust

be installed into the bottom of the bracket. These two

screws are provided in the hardware package and have

hexagon heads with a slot for a flat blade screwdriver.

9 1/2”

 

canopy

 

 

 

 

 

 

19 1/4”

 

x

x=distancefromhoodtocooktop

(varies depending on installation)

 

min - 24”, suggested max - 30”

 

 

also consult cooktop

 

manufacturer's recommendation

36”

cabinet base

 

For shorter ceilings, have the chimney cover(s) cut at a sheet metal shop. For higher ceiling installations, the

High Ceiling Chimney Kit includes a new 40” upper chimney which would replace the 16 3/8” upper chimney that came with the hood.

FIGURE 4

The dimensions illustrate mounting the canopy 24" above

the cooking surface.

If a Backsplash is to be used with this rangehood, it must beinstalledbeforetherangehood. Installationinstructions for the Backsplash are supplied in its box. The height of the Backsplash will determine the bottom edge of the canopy.

4.The chimney mounts by two brackets (2 in FIGURE 5). Note the position of the brackets. The top bracket should be installed about 1/8" away from the ceiling. The bottom bracket must be installed at the bottom point of the upper chimney sleeve.

Determine the proper location for each bracket and install thebracketsonthewall. MAKESURETHATTHEBRACK-

ETS ARE SECURELY FASTENED TO THE WALL.

5.Determineandmakeallnecessarycutsinthewallforthe ductwork. Install the ductwork before the rangehood.

6.Determine the proper location for the Power Supply

Cable (FIGURE 6). Use a 1 1/4" Drill Bit to make this hole. Run the Power Supply Cable. Use caulking to seal around the hole. DO NOT turn on the power until instal- lation is complete.

FIGURE 5

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36MODELS

FIGURE 6

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280 CFM, 500 CFM specifications

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