Installation Instructions
DUCTWORK, WIRING LOCATIONS
•Determine the exact location of the vent hood.
•Locate the template packed with the literature.
•Measure 36″ from the floor to the top of the cooking surface. Add hood installation height determined on page 7. Mark that location.
Ceiling
•Tape the template in position along the penciled line.
CHECK TO BE SURE THE TEMPLATE IS LEVEL.
•Use a level to draw a line straight up, from the centerline on the template to the ceiling.
HOUSE WIRING LOCATION:
•The junction box is located on the top left side of the hood.
•Wiring should enter the back wall at least 22″ above the bottom of the hood, and within 6″ of the centerline.
1INSTALL FRAMING FOR HOOD SUPPORT
IMPORTANT: Framing must be capable of supporting 100 lbs.
View from rear
cleats
1” x 6” min.
mounting
support
Centerline of
installation
space
If drywall is present, mark the screw hole locations for the top mounting brackets. Remove the template.
•Cut away enough drywall to expose 2 vertical studs at the bracket location indicated on the template.
•Install a horizontal support at least 1″ x 6″ between two wall studs at the bottom mounting bracket installation location. The horizontal support must be flush with the room side of the studs. Use cleats behind both sides of the support to secure to wall studs.
•Reinstall drywall.
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