Installation Instructions

STEP 2B Alternate Mounting Method

INSTALL HOOD TO SOFFIT OR BENEATH CABINETS

SKIP THIS STEP IF USING WALL MOUNTING METHOD

When necessary, the hood may be installed so that it is supported by the soffit.

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

Install Transition Onto Top of Hood

The soffit should be constructed with 2 x 4’s.

Determine the installation location on the wall.

Continue the centerline forward on the bottom of the cabinet or soffit.

The opening above the hood should allow for the 10" round duct and clearance to slide the hood back against the wall.

Requires 10-1/2" Min.

Opening For Ductwork

and Hood Installation

IMPORTANT: Remove shipping tape from damper and check that damper moves freely.

Duct

Transition

of Top Hood

A

A

The 2 x 4 studs must be located as shown in the chart, Dim. A. to accept mounting screws.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

“A”

 

 

“B”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Centerline to Stud

 

 

Hood Width

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

and Keyhole Slots

 

 

At the Top

ZV48R

23-9/16"

 

47-15/16"

 

 

 

ZV36R

17-9/16"

 

35-15/16"

 

 

 

ZV30R

14-9/16"

 

29-15/16"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top View

2"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Front of Hood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8-1/8"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7-1/2"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8"

 

 

 

 

C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2-9/16" B

Back of Hood

Drill 1/8" pilot holes into the studs at the locations shown in the top view illustration.

Place the 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.

Mount Hood onto Soffit or Cabinet

Note: If mounting to the underside of a cabinet with a recessed bottom, install shims to fill the gap.

Soffit

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Engage Top

 

 

 

 

Add Shims

1/4" Gap

Keyhole Slots

 

If Bottom

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Is Recessed

 

 

 

 

Push Back

 

Back

 

 

 

 

to Wall

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wall

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive mounting screws into the studs until they protrude 1/4". The 1/4" gap will provide clearance to engage the keyhole slots in the top of the hood.

Lift hood to installation position. Locate house wiring and route through the knockout (from the back or top of the hood).

Lift hood onto mounting screws. Slide back against the rear wall.

Tighten mounting screws.

IMPORTANT: For additional support and to minimize vibration during operation, the hood must be secured to the back wall. Use wall anchors to fasten bottom back of hood to the wall.

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GE ZV36R, ZV30R, ZV48R Install Hood to Soffit or Beneath Cabinets, Mount Hood onto Soffit or Cabinet