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
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.
• 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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