Installing the hood



 

 

 

 

 

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.

IMPOR TANT

Framing must be capable of supporting 150lbs.

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Electrolux RH36PC80GSB manual Ceiling Support Structures, Framing must be capable of supporting 150lbs