Installation Instructions

STEP 2A INSTALL HOOD ONTO WALL

SKIP THIS STEP IF INSTALLING BENEATH A SOFFIT OR CABINET, GO TO STEP 2B.

Locate at least 2 vertical studs at the wood support.

Center the supplied wood support, left to right and below the 20" marked line.

Wood

Support

20"

Bottom

of Hood

Centerline of

Installation

Space

Secure the wood support to 2 or more vertical studs, using at least 2 of the 4 supplied long screws.

IMPORTANT: Screws must penetrate at least 1-1/2" into vertical studs. Countersink screws into support.

Note: The mounting screws must remain in their original shipping location. These screws are positioned to engage the keyhole slots in the back of the hood.

Original Mounting

Screws as Shipped

1/4"

Gap

Adjust depth of original mounting screws in wood support until they protrude 1/4" forward. This 1/4" gap will provide clearance to hang the hood.

IMPORTANT: Framing must be capable of supporting up to 150 lbs.

Install Transition Onto Top of Hood

Duct

Transition

IMPORTANT: Remove shipping tape from

damper and check that

of

Top

damper moves freely.

Hood

 

Place the duct transition piece over the hood exhaust and secure with 4 screws provided.

Use duct tape to seal the connection. Check to be sure the damper moves freely.

Hang Hood On Wood Support

Lift the hood and hold close to the installation location. Route house wiring through the knockout and into the junction box.

Place the hood over the wood support. Be sure the mounting screws engage the keyhole slots in the back of the hood. Tighten the screws.

WARNING: Continue to provide additional

support while the hood is mounted with only these 2 screws. These screws will not support the weight of the hood. The hood could fall resulting in damage or personal injury.

AVERTISSEMENT–Continuez à fournir un soutien additionnel pendant le montage de la hotte avec ces deux vis seulement. Ces deux vis ne soutiendront pas le poids de la hotte. La hotte peut tomber, occasionnant des blessures corporelles ou des dommages matériels.

• Check to be sure the hood is level and centered.

 

Bottom

 

Mounting

 

Holes

30"

Centerline of

to

Installation

36"

Space

Test Duct Cover Fit

Place duct cover(s) over the top of the hood to check for gaps. Adjust the hood up or down if necessary.

Install Bottom Mounting Screws

Drill 1/8" pilot holes into the two bottom mounting holes. Enlarge the holes if they did not enter studs to 3/8". Insert anchors for wall fasteners into bottom holes. Remove anchor screws and add flat washers provided. Drive screws into anchors and tighten.

Install 4 additional screws through the inside back of the hood and into the wood support.

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GE ZV48R, ZV36R Install Hood Onto Wall, Hang Hood On Wood Support, Test Duct Cover Fit, Install Bottom Mounting Screws