Kitchen Hoods • Type I and Type II
11
Installing Backsplash Panels
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L (MODULE LENGTH)
L/2
L/2
L/2
L (MODULE LENGTH)
L/4
L/4
FASTENERS HOLDING THE
BACKSUPPLY TO THE WALL
REMOVABLE AIR DIFFUSERS
HEMMED EDGE
FULL END SKIRT
ATTACH TO WALL
FASTENERS BY OTHERS
HOLE DRILLED
BY INSTALLER
1/4 INCH BOLT AND CAP NUT
SUPPLIED BY MANUFACTURER
HOOD FRONT PANEL
HOOD END PANEL
BACKSPLASH PANEL
SLIDE FLANGE
BEHIND BACK
OF THE HOOD
SECTION VIEW
OF BACKSPLASH
PANEL OVERLAP
31.25 INCH
CRITICAL
DIMENSION
Flat Backsplash Panel
Material:
Stainless
Insulated Backsplash Panel
Material:
Stainless
Insulation:
1 in. (25.4 mm)
NOTE
• Backsplash length up to 47.25 inches (1200.15 mm)
wide ship in one piece; panel lengths over
47.25 inches (1200.15 mm) ship in multiple pieces
when panel height is <66 inches (1674.4 mm) or
>80 inches (2032 mm).
• Backsplash length up to 48 inches (1219.2 mm)
wide ship in one piece; panel lengths over 48 inches
(1219.2 mm) ship in multiple pieces when panel
height is ≥66 inches (1676.4 mm) or ≤80 inches
(2032 mm).
NOTE
Panels up to 45 in. (1143 mm) wide ship in one piece;
over 45 in. (1143 mm) in multiple pieces.
1. After hood is hung into position, slide the flat flange
of the backsplash panel behind the back of the
hood. If the hood is provided with flat backsplash
panels, divider bars will be provided. Install divider
bars between panels as shown in the flat backsplash
panel section view.
2. After the backsplash panel and dividers have been
positioned, drill holes in the panel and fasten to
the wall. (Fasteners provided by others). The holes
should be spaced to adequately secure the panel to
the wall.
3. Caulk the joints between the hood and the
backsplash panel with NSF Approved silicone caulk
(GE SCS1009 or its equivalent). Caulk provided by
others.
4. Caulk the joint between the backsplash panels when
multiple panels are required with NSF Approved
(GE SCS1009 or its equivalent). Caulk provided by
others.
WALL
WALL
LENGTH
1 IN. (25.4 MM)
HEIGHT
LENGTH
HEIGHT
WALL
WALL
LENGTH
1 IN. (25.4 MM)
HEIGHT
LENGTH
HEIGHT