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Installation Preparation BEFORE YOU BEGIN WARNING: Read these instructions completely and carefully. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer. B. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at the service panel and lock service panel to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.
Installation Preparation REQUIRED ACCESSORIES • Order the required accessory at the same time as the vent hood and have on site before installation. • Each kit includes decorative duct covers, a support frame, air deflector and charcoal filters. This book provides step by step instructions to install the Monogram ZV850 ceiling mounted hood for recirculating operation. • One of the following accessory kits is required for nonvented ceiling mounted installations of model ZV850.
Installation Preparation USING DUCT COVER ACCESSORIES POWER SUPPLY A duct cover accessory is required for all ceiling heights. Use this chart to determine the correct Duct Cover Accessory for 8-ft. to 10-ft. ceilings that must be ordered with the hood. IMPORTANT - (Please read carefully) WARNING: FOR PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED.
Installation Preparation Check contents of the required accessory, ZXR858, ZXR859 or ZXR8510. REMOVE THE PACKAGING The vent hood is packed separate from the required accessory: ZXR858, ZXR859 or ZXR8510. • Remove the frame, cover, parts box, side bars and packaging. • Remove junction box cover. • Install strain relief onto junction box cover. Mounting Screw Holes Check Installation Hardware Locate the hardware accessory box packed with the hood and check contents.
Installation Preparation • The cross framing must be level in all directions. Check with a spirit level and adjust if necessary. INSTALL CEILING SUPPORT STRUCTURE Cross Framing • At the hood location, install 2 x 4 cross framing between ceiling joists as shown. • The 2 x 4 cross framing can be installed standing or flat. See illustration.
Installation Instructions 2 INSTALL UPPER SUPPORT FRAME 3 INSTALL LOWER SUPPORT FRAME • Install the plastic upper duct connector to the upper support frame by inserting from the bottom and snapping into the opening of the air deflector (already installed). • Secure the upper support frame to the ceiling joists and/or cross framing with the 4 screws provided. For maximum rigidity and strength, the screws must be driven into the center of the joists and/or cross framing.
Installation Instructions 4 SECURE WIRING 5 SIZE AND INSTALL DUCTWORK • Route house wiring through the ceiling hole and pull a length to reach the hood junction box, approximately 6″ below the support. • Measure from top duct connector (Dim. A) to bottom of support frame. – Add at least 1″ for duct overlap at the top. – Subtract 1-3/4″ for hood insertion into the bottom of the frame. • Cut the 6″ dia. duct to the required length.
Installation Instructions 6 INSTALL DECORATIVE DUCT COVERS Top Duct Cover Install Screw on Each Side Pretap 2 Screw Holes Bottom Duct Cover Bottom Duct Cover Top Duct Cover Top Duct Cover Stop Screw Install Stop Screw in One of 3 Holes • Pretap or drive decorative screw into the screw holes on the support frame. This will make screw installation easier. • Separate the two decorative duct covers. • Select the inside (top) cover, which has vent hole pattern at the top.
Installation Instructions 7 INSTALL HOOD Align Duct Connector to House Duct Align Mounting Studs Bottom Duct Cover Stop Screw Install 4 lock washer and 4 Nuts • Check hood level in both directions. • Check to be sure that the duct is positioned over the hood connector. • Seal the duct connection with duct tape. Note: Do not drive screws through this duct connection. Doing so will prevent proper damper operation.
Installation Instructions Install Charcoal Filters 9 SLIDE DUCT COVER DOWN, INSTALL SIDE UTILITY BARS Upper Charcoal Filter Slots Grasp Tab, Lift and Pull Forward • Remove protective film on charcoal filters. • Tip charcoal filters into the upper (top) slots at the rear of the opening. Grasp the filter tab, lift and pull forward until it rests in the front slots. • Install all 3 charcoal filters. • Hold the decorative duct cover and remove the temporary stop screw from the support frame.
Note: While performing installations described in this book, safety glasses or goggles should be worn. TM For Monogram local service in your area, call 1.800.444.1845. Note: Product improvement is a continuing endeavor at General Electric. Therefore, materials, appearance and specifications are subject to change without notice. Pub. No. 49-80045-2 GE Consumer & Industrial GE Appliances General Electric Company Louisville, KY 40225 monogram.
