Preparing for Installation

Verify the Package Contents

Unpack the parts box and verify that all parts have been included according to the parts list on page 5. If any item is missing or damaged, please contact the dealer immedi- ately. Do not install a damaged or incomplete appliance.

Make sure you have everything necessary for proper installation before proceeding.

Mounting Location Preparation

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•The electrical service to the range hood should be installed only by a licensed electrician.

•Observe all governing codes and ordinances during site preparation and installation. Contact your local building department for further information.

•Failure to properly anchor the hood to the wall may result in personal injury due to the unit falling off the wall.

•To avoid an electric shock hazard and property dam- age, locate electric wires and water pipes and avoid drilling or cutting in the vicinity.

•Use the temporary mounting brackets only to hold the hood in place until permanent anchoring is installed.

•Temporary mounting brackets, and the

screws and anchors to hold them in place during installation are provided with the hood. Two anchors and screws are used per bracket.

•Determine the number, size and type of

anchors required to attach the hood permanently to the wall and/or the cabinets based on the type of installa- tion and the weight chart on page 3.

•Make sure the mount-

ing surface is properly reinforced to handle the full weight of the hood. If mounting the unit to a drywall or plastered sur- face, install a reinforced mounting block between the studs behind all hood mounting locations. You may attach screws directly to the studs and cabinets if they line up with the mounting holes in the back and top of the hood. If mounting the hood to brick or masonry, select anchors capable of holding the full weight of the hood.

Electrical Service Installation

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The electric service to the range hood should be installed only by a licensed electrician.

Install a junction box in the vicinity of the hood electrical access holes according to local codes. Install it either behind or above the hood. The diagram below shows suggested locations.

Drill 7/8” holes in the wall or cabinet as necessary to allow the wiring to pass through into the hood. See page 4 for hole locations.

Suggested

Electrical

Location

Hood

Location

Duct Cutout

1.Using a pencil, draw the vertical center line for the range hood on the wall. Extend the line down 10” (25.4 cm) from where the top of the hood will be located. The center line for the hood is usually halfway between the cabinets at the installation location or the same as the center line of the cooktop or range. The line will be used to line up the mounting brackets during installa- tion.

2.Locate the center lines for the duct cutout(s) according to the dimensions on page 4. For installations venting through the top of the hood, use the top dimensions to locate the center lines on the ceiling or cabinet bottom. For installations venting through the back of the hood, use the back dimensions to locate the center lines on the back wall. See the diagrams on the right.

3.Cut a hole for the duct to pass through 11” (28 cm) in diameter. Center it on the center lines. Dual exhaust models require two (2) holes.

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