Frigidaire PL36WC51EC, PL42WC51EC Install The Hood, Non - Ducted Hoods Only, Prepare The Hood

PREPARE THE HOOD

(NON - DUCTED HOODS ONLY)

Note: The following materials must be purchased separately for non-ducted recirculation installations.

• Non - Ducted Recirculation Kit, Model DFKTWC51EC.

•5” diameter metal duct.

1.Discard discharge collar and damper supplied with the hood. Install the 5” to 6” adapter supplied with the Non-Ducted Recirculation Kit. Fig. 10.

2.Secure the plenum to the flue mounting bracket with (2) 3.9x6mm flat head screws (the screws are supplied with the Non-Ducted Recirculation Kit “DFKTWC51EC”). Fig. 11.

5”-6”

ADAPTER

FLUE MOUNTING

3.9x6mm BRACKET FLAT HEAD

SCREWS

FIG.10

PLENUM

FIG.11

INSTALL THE HOOD

(DUCTED AND NON-DUCTED HOODS)

Note: at least two people will be required to mount the hood.

1.Raise the hood into its mounting position.

2.Align the rectangular opening on the back of the hood with the wall-mounting bracket. Gently lower the hood until it securely engages the bracket. Fig. 12.

3.Level the hood with 2 mounting screws (3.9x9.5mm) and secure with (4) mounting screws. Use drywall anchors provided if wall studs or framing are not available. Fig. 12.

4.On ducted hoods, attach 6” round metal duct between the hood’s blower collar and duct that leads to the outside location.

5.On non-ducted hoods, attach 5” round metal expandable duct between the 5”-6” adapter on the hood and the connector on the plenum.

6.Tape all duct joints to make them secure and air tight.

7.Plug the power cord into the electric wall receptacle. Tuck excess cord behind the flue.

MOUNTING SCREWS
(4.8x38mm)	WALL FRAMING

MOUNTING SCREWS

(3.9x9.5mm)

MOUNTING SCREWS

(4.8x38mm)MOUNTING BRACKET

RECTANGULAR

CUTOUT

FIG.12

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