4. INSTALL BACKSPLASH (OPTIONAL)
(Optional) RMP Series
Backsplash must be installed before the hood shell because the hood shell covers the backsplash top mounting screws. In order to be able to install the backsplash, make sure you have at least 18’’ clearance between bottom of hood and range control panel or cooktop. (See instructions packed with backsplash.)
5. INSTALL WOOD MOUNTING STRIP
Measure and mark a level line on wall above cooktop location for the wood mounting strip (see illustration below and under step 2). Use #10 - 2’’ flat head screws to secure the mounting strip to the drywall. Make sure to hit the wall studs.
CAUTION
Due to the weight of this hood, ensure that the wood strip is attached to all of the available studs (2 studs minimum for a 30’’ hood, more as wood width increases); not into the drywall alone.
(see page 7) |
1. | Drywall | 4. Wall anchor location |
2. Wood mounting strip | 5. Back of hood outline | |
3. | Flat head screw | 6. Wall studs |
6. INSTALL THE HOOD
Rest the back cavity of the hood on the wood mounting strip.
CAUTION
Hold the hood until it is completely secured to the wood mounting strip.
Secure the hood to wood mounting strip with (4) screws #8 x 3/4” (for 30” and 36” width hoods) or (6) screws (for 42” width and wider hoods) provided at locations shown. Drill (2) 3/16’’ size holes into the drywall for wall anchors through the existing holes in the inside hood back in the locations shown. Then, install the two wall anchors with the remaining #8 x 3/4” screws and the (2) washers provided.
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TOP OF HOOD (INSIDE VIEW)
MOUNTING SCREWS LOCATION
BACK OF HOOD (INSIDE VIEW)
WALL ANCHORS LOCATION 
7. SELECT BLOWER OPTION (EXTERIOR OR INTERIOR)
INTERIOR BLOWER: Follow all subsequent steps of this manual.
EXTERIOR BLOWER: Refer to instructions packed with exterior blower and follow steps 9 and up of the present manual.
8. INSTALL TRANSITION TO ROUGH-IN PLATE (INTERIOR BLOWER ONLY)
Model 423, 424, 427 453, or 454
Attach transition (if required) to blower
NOTE: Model RM325H blower plate connects directly to 7’’ round ductwork without a transition.
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