Installation Guide

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
•
Do not install the range hood unless the
electrical service provided meets the range
hood specifications.
•
Observe all governing codes and ordinances
during installation. Contact your local building
department for further information.
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A qualified technician must complete the
installation of this built-in appliance. More than
one person is required to raise the hood into
place. The owner is responsible to make sure
the hood is properly installed.
Mounting the Range Hood
Mounting Under a Kitchen Cabinet
CAUTION
At least two installers are required due to the
weight and size of the hood.
1
Measure from range top to desired hood
bottom and mark line A. (26" minimum from
range top).
2
Plumb and mark center line.
3
Mark hood height line B. (18-7/16" from line A)
4
Mark mounting spread from center line. (8-7/8"
on line B)
5
Fasten (2) M4 x 1-1/2" screws into studs on
line B but do not tighten all the way.
NOTE
Wood blocking may need to be added behind
the drywall if no studs are present. Wall anchors
may also be used but check local codes for
compliance. Failure to use suitable wall anchors
and screws to hold the weight of the hood could
result in personal injury or damage to cooking
surface or counter.
6
Remove the (2) aluminum mesh filters.
7
Hang hood onto the mounting screws and hand
tighten each screw. (Fig A1) Secure a third M4
x 1-1/2" screw through inside of hood into wall
for extra support (Fig A2)
8
Center and attach duct cover mounting bracket
to wall just below the ceiling or soffit using (2)
M4 x 1" screws.
9
Install electrical and duct work. Seal duct work
with aluminum duct tape
10
Power up hood and check for leaks around
duct tape.
11
Place telescopic duct covers onto hood and
extend inner (top) duct cover upwards and
secure to duct cover bracket using (2) M4 x 8
screws. Reinstall mesh filters.
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If using hood in recirculating mode you must secure
the air diverter plate onto wall before installing duct
work and duct covers. You will also need to install
charcoal filters and brackets.
A
B
Duct Cover Bracket
Brackets are
pre-installed
Fig. A1
Fig. A2
8-7/8"
18-7/16"
26" min
Center line
Center line