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Ceiling Support Structures
• This vent hood is heavy.
Adequate structure and support must be provided in all types of installations.
• At the hood location, install 2”x 4” cross framing between ceiling joists as shown. (2”x 4” are required to support the weight of the hood.)
• Arrange cross framing in the ceiling to suit the existing structure.
• Your ceiling joists will be like one of the following examples.
8 1/2“
4 12/16“ (At least)
8’ Ceiling: 24” (minimum)
9’ Ceiling: 30” (minimum)
NOTE: Do not cut the duct opening shown on the template for the recirculating installation.
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