INSTALL SUPPORT SYSTEM

1.At hood location, install 2 x 4 cross framing between ceiling joists using dimensions shown.

2.Finish the ceiling surface. Be sure to mark the location of the ceiling joists and cross framing.

3.Position the support frame so that the support frame opening is on the long side of the hood.

4.Secure the support frame to joists and cross framing with four screws provided. Make sure screws are driven into center of joists and framing for maximum strength.

5.Adjust the overall height of the support frame. Loosen and re-tighten the screws in the height adjustment slots as necessary.Note that the hood height is 10-1/4” and that the bottom of the hood must be 24” min. and 30” max. above the cooktop.

TYPICAL SUPPORT FRAME MOUNTING

CONNECT DECORATIVE FLUE

1.Secure the upper flue to the upper support frame with the mounting screws.

2.Insert the lower flue moving it completely towards the top and fix it temporarily with retaining screws.

INSERT THE LOWER

FLUE AND FIX IT

TEMPORARILY

CROSS FRAMING

713/16”

CEILING

JOISTS

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

SLOTS

SUPPORT

FRAMESUPPORT

OPENINGFRAME

TOP VIEW OF

SUPPORT FRAME

107/8”

713/16”

MOUNTING SCREWS

UPPER FLUE

LOWER

FLUE

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