MODELS QP230BC • QP230BL • QP230SS • QP230WW QP236BC • QP236BL • QP236SS • QP236WW QP242BC • QP242BL • QP242SS • QP242WW

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7” ROUND

KNOCKOUT

PLATE (also

remove 3¼” x 10”

vertical plate)

 

3¼” X 10”

 

VERTICAL

 

KNOCKOUT

3¼” X 10”

PLATE

HORIZONTAL

 

KNOCKOUT

 

PLATE

 

12DUCTED INSTALLATION ONLY:

Remove 3¼” x 10 vertical, 3¼” x 10” horizontal, or 7-inch round knockout plate(s) as appropriate for your ducting

method.

 

 

3¼” X 10”

 

DAMPER /

 

DUCT

 

CONNECTOR

TOP/BACK

 

EDGE OF

DAMPER

HOOD

 

FLAP

 

PIVOT

 

7” ROUND

 

DUCT

 

PLATE

13DUCTED INSTALLATION ONLY:

Attach 3¼” x 10” Damper/Duct Connector (if using 3¼” x 10” duct) or 7” Round Duct Plate (if using 7-inch round duct) over the knockout opening.

Notes:

To accomodate off-center ductwork, the 3¼” x 10” damper/duct connector can be installed up to ½” on either side of the hood center and the 7” round duct plate can be installed up to ½” on either side of the hood center.

Install the 3¼” x 10” Damper/Duct Connector with the

Damper Flap Pivot nearest the Top/Back Edge of Hood.

INSTALL THE HOOD

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, switch power off at service panel. Lock or tag service panel to prevent

power from being switched on accidentally.

ELECTRICAL

WIRING BOX

COVER

ELECTRICAL

POWER

CABLE

KNOCKOUT

14Remove Electrical Wiring Box Cover from inside

of hood and appropriate Electrical Power Cable Knockout from top or back of hood.

HOUSE

POWER CABLE

15 Run House Power Cable between service panel and hood location. Attach power cable to hood using appropriate clamp.

16 Hang hood from (4) mounting screws driven part-way into cabinet locations (shown in illustrations under “PREPARE HOOD LOCATION”). Mounting screws are included in parts bag. Slide hood back towards wall until mounting screw heads are engaged in narrow end of keyhole slots in top of hood. Tighten screws securely. Add 5th mounting screw in center hole in hood and tighten securely.

17DUCTED INSTALLATION ONLY:

Connect ductwork to hood and use duct tape to make joints secure and air-tight. Make sure the damper / duct connector enters the ductwork and that the damper opens and closes freely.

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Broan QP230WW, QP242WW Install the Hood, Ducted Installation only, Damper Flap Pivot nearest the Top/Back Edge of Hood

QP230BC, QP242SS, QP230BL, QP236BL, QP236SS specifications

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