mNSTALL BACKBPLABH _oPT,o.AL_
If optional backspiash is used, attach it to the finished wail, Secure hood mounting bracket
to the backsplash and omit wail framing described below,
mNSTALL THE DUCTWORK
NOTE: To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork,
ROOF CAP
6"ROUND
DECORATIVE
FLUE
HOOD
1, Decide where the ductwork will run between the hood and the outside,
2, A straight, short duct run will allow the hood to pedorm most efficientiy,
3, Long duct runs, eibows, and transitions will reduce the performance of the hood, Use as few of them as possible,
4, Install a roof or waEIcap, Connect 6" round metal ductwork to cap and work back to- wards hood location, Use duct tape to seaI the joints between ductwork sections,
24"TO 30"ABOVE
COOKING SURFACE
FRAMING BEHIND DRYWALL
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mNSTALL MOUNTmNG
BRACKET
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36 3/4"= bottom of hood 24'* above
1, Construct wood wall framing that is flush with interior sudace of wail studs,
Make sure:
cooktop
42 3/4"= bottom of hood 30" above
cooktop
a)the framing is centered over installation location,
b)the height of the framing will allow the mounting bracket to be secured to the framing within the dimensions shown,
2, After wailsurface is finished, secure mounting bracket to framing using dimensions shown,
mNSTALL THE HOOD
1= Hang the hood from the bracket through the rectangular
larger than the bracket to allow for horizontal
adjustment, The bottom of the hood should be 24"
to 30" above the cooking surface,
2= Height adjustment screws provide vertical adjustment,
3, Secure the hood with
additionam mounting screws= Use drywalI anchors, provided, if wall
studs or framing are not avaiIable=