INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Tools and Parts

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

Tools needed

Drill

1¹⁄₄" (3.0 cm) drill bit

¹⁄₈" (3.0 mm) drill bit for pilot holes

Pencil

Wire stripper or utility knife

Tape measure or ruler

Caulking gun and weatherproof caulking compound

Flat-blade screwdriver

Phillips screwdriver

For vented installations, you also need:

Saber or keyhole saw

Vent clamps

Metal snips

Compass or 8" (20.3 cm) circle template

Parts supplied

Remove parts from package. Check that all parts are included.

Filter

4 - #10 x ⁵⁄₈" mounting screws

7" (17.8 cm) round transition plate

7" (17.8 cm) damper/vent connector

3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) damper/vent connector

Parts needed

For direct wire installation

UL listed or CSA approved ¹⁄₂" (12.5 mm) strain relief

Two 40-watt maximum incandescent light bulbs

Power supply cable (if needed, for direct wire installation)

For power supply cord installation

UL Listed Power Supply Cord Connection Kit marked for range hood use.

Two 40-watt maximum incandescent light bulbs

For vented installations you also need:

3¹⁄₄" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) or 7" (17.8 cm) round metal venting

7" (17.8 cm) round damper, if using 7" (17.8 cm) round vent system

For cabinets with recessed bottoms:

Two 2" (5.1 cm) wide filler strips. Length and thickness determined by recess dimensions.

Four flat head wood screws or machine screws with washers and nuts (to attach filler strips).

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

It is the installer’s responsibility to comply with installation clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating plate is located inside the range hood on the rear wall.

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

Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions provide minimum clearance. Consult the cooktop/range manufacturer installation instructions before making any cutouts.

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

The hood is factory-set for vented installations. For non- vented (recirculating) installations, charcoal filter pad Part Number 4396846 is available from your dealer.

All openings in ceiling and wall where range hood will be installed must be sealed.

For Mobile Home Installations

The installation of this range hood must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction Safety Standards, Title 24 CFR, Part 328 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, title 24, HUD, Part 280) or when such standard is not applicable, the standard for Manufactured Home Installation 1982 (Manufactured Home Sites, Communities and Setups) ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A*, or latest edition, or with local codes.

Product Dimensions

1¹⁄₂"

12"

(3.8 cm)

 

 

 

1"

(30.5 cm)

 

 

9"

 

 

(2.5 cm)

(22.9 cm)

2"

 

 

 

 

 

 

(5.1 cm)

 

6"

 

 

 

(15.2 cm)

 

 

 

³⁄₄"

 

 

 

(1.9 cm)

 

 

 

 

 

 

1¹⁄₂"

 

 

 

(3.8 cm)

 

7 ¹⁄₂"

³⁄₈"

 

(9.5 mm)

 

(19.1

cm)

 

 

29 ⁷⁄₈" (75.9 cm) - 30" (76.2 cm) model

35 ⁷⁄₈" (91.1 cm) - 36" (91.4 cm) model17 ¹⁄₂" (44.5 cm)

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