INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL
BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
NOTE:
Outdoor Kitchen Professional Range Hoods are approved for use in covered
outdoor kitchens only. Proper duct adapters, ducting, chimneys, roof/wall caps, etc.
must be utilized as called out in the following instructions. Do not install the hood in an
uncovered area directly exposed to the elements.
SECTION 1
Preparing the Range Hood
1. Unpack hood from the carton and confirm that all pieces are present. In addition to
the range hood you should have:
1 - Package containing:
3 - 2" wood screws
8 - 3/4” wood screws (36” models: 12 / 42”, 48” models: 16)
4 - wall anchors (36” models: 6 / 42”, 48” models: 8)
30” models: 2 - PHGB3 large baffles, one spacer
36” models: 2 - PHGB3 large baffles, one PHGB1 small baffle
42” models: 2 - PHGB3 large baffles, one PHGB2 medium baffle
48” models: 3 - PHGB3 large baffles, two spacer
1 - Grease trough
2 - Halogen Lamps (some models include 3)
1 - Wood mounting strip
1 - Instructi on/Safety Sheet
NOTE:
Some hoods may be shipped with a protective plastic adhered to the range
hood. It is recommended to leave this in place during installation to protect the hood
from scratching. Remove when the installation is complete.
2. Remove the wood mounting strip attached to the back of the hood and place in a
secure place. You will need this strip later
(Figure 1).
3. Remove the two screws securing the grease trough in place. These have been
installed for protection during shippingg
(Figure 2)
.
CAUTION:
MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL
BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION.
CAUTION:
WHEN CUTTING OR DRILLING INTO WALL DO NOT DAMAGE
ELECTRICAL WIRING AND OTHER HIDDEN UTILITIES.
SECTION 2
Measuring the Hood Installation
NOTE:
Before installing any parts or marking locations, make sure you have decided how
your ducting will be installed. You may need to modify the wall structure as described in
Section 5 Wall Mounted Canopy Installation
or
Section 6 Under Cabinet Canopy Installation
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1. The measurements for the installation will be custom to your specific location and
will be dependent upon exact ceiling height, distance mounted from cooking surface,
cabinet or soffit heights, along with other factors and will need to be adjusted
accordingly. The hood must be mounted a minimum of 24” and a maximum of 36”
from the cooking surface
(Figure 3).
NOTE:
When determining the height of the canopy from the cooking surface, be sure to
take into consideration items such as back splashes with shelves and other accessories
that might need more clearance under the canopy.
SECTION 3
Measuring the Installation
1. Determine where the top of the hood will be located within your installation
(Figure 4).
2. Attach the wood strip that was removed in
Section 1
Step 2
in place and confirm
it is level. Secure in place using the provided 2" mounting screws making sure the
screws are fastening into the wall studs
(Figure 5).
Wood
Mounting
Strip
Hood
Screw
Figure 1
24" - 36"
Wood Mounting Strip
Optional Backsplash
Hood
Soffits or Cabinet
Ceiling
Figure 3
Cook Top
.75"
Figure 5
Wall Studs
Wood Mounting Strip
Screw
.75"
Wall Studs
Figure 4
Cook Top
Wood Mounting Strip
15.5"
or
7.5"
24" - 36"
Bottom of Hood
Hood
Screw
Grease Trough
Figure 2
