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2. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
INSTALLING THE HOOD MOUNTING BRACKET
WARNING
WHEN CUTTING OR DRILLING INTO WALL, DO NOT DAMAGE ELECTRICAL WIRING AND OTHER HIDDEN
UTILITIES. WHEN BUILDING FRAMEWORK, ALWAYS FOLLOW ALL APPLICABLE CONSTRUCTION CODES
AND STANDARDS.
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To construct wood wall framing that is flush with surface of wall studs, ensure that:
a) The framing is centered over installation location and is sturdy enough to support the
weight of the hood.
b) The height of the framing will allow the mounting bracket to be secured to the framing
within the dimensions shown.
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After wall surface is finished, carefully center and level the hood mounting bracket, secure it to
wall framing with three (3) no. 8 x 1½" mounting screws. Tight the screws completely.
IMPORTANT: Make sure that holes locations are leveled, and correctly centered by the vertical centerline
(this installation instruction applies for concrete walls).
WARNING
TWO (2) PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED TO LIFT AND POSITION THE HOOD ONTO THE MOUNTING BRACKET.
INSTALLING THE UPPER CHIMNEY MOUNTING BRACKET
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Center the bracket over the hood location and place it flush with the
ceiling.
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Make sure that the slots of the upper chimney bracket point down.
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Use the upper chimney mounting bracket as a template to mark the
position of its screws.
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Drill both screw holes using a 5/16" drill bit.
Insert the included drywall anchors into the drilled holes (one per hole).
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Secure the upper chimney bracket to the wall using two (2) no. 8 x 1½" mounting screws.
Make sure that the bracket is tight against the wall.
WARNING
BE CAREFUL WHEN INSTALLING THE DECORATIVE CHIMNEY AND HOOD, THEY MAY HAVE SHARP EDGES.
CAUTION
AT THIS STAGE, DO NOT REMOVE THE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC FILM COVERING THE DECORATIVE CHIMNEY.
