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Blower Motor Systems Installation
For recessed bottom cabinet only
If the cabinets have front, side or back trim, make 2
wood shims the width of the trim and attach them to
the cabinet bottom recess on both sides.
Installation to wall
(
Horizontal duct– 3
1
⁄
4
”x 10” Rectangular)
•
Use the diagram or the hood as a template and
mark the locations on the wall for ductwork,
electrical wiring and keyhole screw slots.
WALL
13-5/6” (30” Hood)
16-13/16” (36” Hood)
1-3/16”
21/32”
13-5/6” (30” Hood)
16-13/16” (36” Hood)
6-13/16” (30”Hood)
6-1/2” (30” Hood)
14-3/16” (36” Hood)
(30” Model)
(36” Model)
7” (36” Hood)
7” (36” Hood)
6-13/16” (30”Hood)
permanent
mounting hole
permanent
mounting hole
Center line
Install framing for hood support
•
If drywall is present, mark the screw hole
locations. Remove the template.
•
Cut away enough drywall to expose 2 vertical
studs at the holes location indicated by the
template. Install two horizontal supports at least
4” x 2” between two wall studs at the bottom and
upper mounting holes installation location.
•
The horizontal support must be flush with the
room side of the studs. Use cleats behind both
sides of the support to secure to wall studs.
•
Reinstall drywall and refinish.
IMPORTANT- Framing must be capable of supporting
100 lbs.
Centerline of
Installation
Space
View From
Cleats
1” x6” Min.
Mounting
Support
8-1/2” min. opening for ductwork
Rear
•
Cut holes at marked locations for duct and
electrical wiring.
•
For the vertical duct, cut out
3
⁄
4
” extra toward the
front of the cabinet so you can move the duct
freely when installing the hood.
•
It may also ease installation by cutting the hole
10
1
⁄
2
” instead of 10”.
•
Drive a mounting screw (from the hardware
packet) partway into each center of the narrow
neck of the keyhole slots marked on the cabinet
bottom.
•
Fix the wiring conduit to the hood.
•
Slide the hood back against the wall. Tighten the
mounting screws. Be sure the screw heads are in
the narrow neck of the keyhole slot.
•
Connect Ductwork to hood.
