INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the safety instructions provided with any tools listed here.

Tools needed:

level

drill with 1¹⁄₄" (3.2 cm), ³⁄₈" (9.5 mm), ⁷⁄₆₄" (2.75 mm) and ¹⁄₈" (3 mm) drill bits

pencil

wire stripper or utility knife

measuring tape or ruler

pliers

caulking gun and weatherproof caulking compound

duct tape

jig saw or keyhole saw

flat blade screwdriver

metal snips

Phillips screwdriver

Parts needed:

1 x ¹⁄₂" conduit

1 roof cap

metal vent system

charcoal filter – for non-vented (recirculating) installations only

Parts supplied:

Remove parts from packages. Check that all parts were included.

hood canopy assembly with ventilator, light bulbs and transition with back draft dampers installed

deflector for non-vented (recirculating) installations

Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide

filter – installed in hood canopy

screws and drywall anchors

mounting template

4 vent covers with 4 trim pieces

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

Canopy hood location should be away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors and strong heating vents.

Grounded electrical outlet is required. See “Electrical Requirements” section.

The hood must be fastened to solid wood.

The island hood is factory set for venting through the roof or wall. For non-vented (recirculating) installations see “Non-vented (recirculating) installations” in “Hood Frame Assembly” section.

All openings in ceiling where canopy hood will be installed must be sealed.

Product Dimensions

 

 

15"

 

13³⁄₈"

 

 

 

(38.1 cm)

(34 cm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

31¹⁄₈"

(79.1 cm)

min.

42¹⁄₂"

(108 cm)

max.

23⁷⁄₁₆"

(59.5 cm)

43⁵⁄₁₆" (110 cm)

23⁵⁄₈"

(60 cm)

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Whirlpool Ventilation Hood Installation Requirements, Tools and Parts, Location Requirements, Product Dimensions

Ventilation Hood specifications

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