
6
Residential Wall Mount Hood
Installation Instructions
A. Back Installation
1.
Locate and mark the centerline of the
hood. Mark the area of the center back
of the hood on the drywall.
2.
Mark a rectangular opening in the
drywall, 1/2" smaller than the back of
the hood.
3.
Cut 1/2" thick wood panel at the same
dimensions as the opening.
4. Drill 7/8" diameter hole through the dry
wall 2” above the rectangular opening,
for the conduit wire and run 120 VAC,
15A (minimum) circuit electrical power
cable from the service panel through the
7/8" hole in the dry wall. MAKE SURE
THE POWER IS OFF.
5. Screw the wood panel to the wall studs.
A minimum of two studs must contact the
wood panel. Use six screws to secure
the wood panel to the wall studs.
B. Strip Installation
1.
Locate and mark the centerline of the
hood. Mark the area of the back of the
hood on the drywall.
2.
Use the wood strip 1/2" thick by 1-1/2”
high (included inside the hood).
3.
Screw the mounting strips to the
drywall and make sure to hit the wall
studs. A minimum of two studs must
contact the mounting strip.
4.
Install two wall anchors to the drywall
to secure the bottom rear hood. See the
sketch for location.
5.
Drill 7/8" diameter hole through the
drywall 2” above the area of the back of
the hood for the conduit wire.
6. Run 120 VAC, 15A (minimum) circuit
electrical power cable from the service
panel through the 7/8" hole in the
drywall. MAKE SURE THE POWER
IS OFF.
1. Framing
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