Preparation of mounting surface (Drywall)
1.Select a mounting height comfortable for the user and mark on wall behind cooktop.
2.Mark center line of cooktop and draw vertical line from bottom of hood to the ceiling.
3.Tape template, matching center- line and hood bottom as shown in Fig. A.
4.Mark centers of the 6 fastener locations through template on wall then remove template.
5.Mark wall with horizontal line 1" above highest and 1" below lowest fastener location.
6.Find studs behind drywall by tapping wall or using a stud finder. Mark the center of the studs with a vertical line to the right and left of the marked fastener location.
Note: Each 2 x 6 must span at least 2 studs side to
side.
7.Cutout drywall along marked lines. Install each 2 x 6 between studs firm- ly flush with stud front. Make sure all mounting screws will anchor to added lumber. Replace drywallandrefinish.
8.Remark center line and hood bottom on same location as before and tape template on wall as in step 3 above.
9.Mount 2 mounting hooks with wood screws (supplied in mounting hardware kit) on locations marked on template, then remove template.
10.Install duct cover ceiling bracket to wall flush to ceiling with drywall anchors supplied. Fig. B.
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