Site Preparation and Installation Guidelines
Site Preparation
You will need to create a secure soffit structure to mount the Island Vent Hood to the ceiling. We suggest using 1 1/2 “ by 3 1/2 “ wood cut to fit the installation as shown in the following pages. The soffit mounting to the top of the Island Vent Hood will be 10 7/8 “ in length for the
NOTE: You will need to determine which type of duct cover will be used before installation and leave enough space around the soffit for a flush mount between the duct cover material and the top of the Island Vent Hood.
CAUTION- When installing the ISLAND VENT HOOD directly to the ceiling, adequate structural supports are CRITICAL to secure the unit. The Island Vent Hood is heavy, weighing 128 LBS for the
NOTE: The soffit height will vary according to the ceiling height.
GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES:
1)Determine the location for installation.
2)Determine the centerline of the installation.
3)If drywall is installed, cut away enough drywall to expose 2 ceiling joist (1 on each side of the Hood center line)
4)Create your soffit structure according to ceiling height and attach soffit plates for
5)Attach soffit structure to existing ceiling joist.
6)Secure soffit with soffit braces according to model type (see diagrams page 7- 10).
7)Attach Island Vent Hood to soffit with the six 2 inch mounting screws provided.
Finishing the Installation:
Once the Island Vent Hood has been mounted in place it will be necessary to install the electrical service. All electrical work should be done by a qualified electrician and must conform to all local standards. Refer to the wiring diagram on Pg. 13 for proper
NOTE: Black=live, White=neutral, Green=ground
Complete the installation by making ductwork connections, testing unit functions, and installing & finishing drywall.
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