3.If the cabinet bottom is recessed above a support frame, wood filler strips need to be installed on the right and left sides of the cutout to provide sides of clearance for the sliding screen. Wood filler strips should be flush with or recessed ¹⁄₁₆" to ¹⁄₈" (1.6 mm to 3.2 mm) from the bottom of the support frame.
Transfer measurement A to the cabinet back wall. Measure from the underside of the cabinet or wood filler strips, if used. Mark the cutout as shown. Use a saber saw or keyhole saw to cut a round opening for the vent.
A
A. Wood filler strips
A
B
C
4.Complete cabinet preparation following the instructions for your type of installation.
Venting Outside Through the Roof
Measure and mark the lines as shown. Use a saber saw or keyhole saw to cut a round opening for the vent.
6¼" (15.9 cm)
Cutout 4¹⁄₈"
(10.5 cm)
Centerline
Venting Outside Through the Wall
Assemble the vent that you will use over the vent opening. Do not attach the vent at this time. Measure from the top of the screen housing to the horizontal centerline of the vent opening (A). Remove the vent.
A |
A. Measurement A
A. Measurement A
B.Centerline
C.6¼" (15.9 cm) round cutout
Change Hood to Optional Rear Exhaust
The hood comes from the factory with the exhaust collar on top of the hood. The hood exhaust may be directed out the rear of the hood through the exhaust collar.
A
A. Rear exhaust
If you desire to have the hood exhaust out the rear, follow the procedure below.
a.) Place the range hood on its back.
b.) Remove metal filters. See “Range Hood Care” section. c.) Cut wire tie from wire bundle.
d.) Set the range hood back up to the upright position.
e.) Hold the blower motor to keep it from dropping while removing the 4 screws holding the exhaust blower to the range hood. Gently lower blower motor down.
f.) Remove the power supply cable and grommet from the panel.
A
B
A. Power supply cord and grommet
B. Blower mounting panel
g.) Remove the 12 screws from the blower mounting panel and lift off the panel.
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