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7. Installation
DANGER
Always switch off and disconnect power before installing the rangehood. Failure to
do so may cause serious injury.
Cabinet Cutout Size
Present the rangehood to your cabinet maker so that they may take their own measurements and
check that the rangehood fits in the cabinet correctly.
NOTE:
Please make sure that all plastic protection on the rangehood and filters are removed before use.
*IMPORTANT: Please check all State and Federal Laws in relation to the minimum - maximum
heights, regulations concerning the expelling of air and install your rangehood in accordance
with local laws and regulations.
Mounting Laws and Regulations
The minimum distance between the bench top and the lowest part of the rangehood should not be
less than:
For indoor kitchen area:
The minimum safety installation distance between the top of a cooktop and the lowest part of the
rangehood are as follows:
Minimum installation height for electric cooktop is 650mm and gas cooktop is 750mm*.
For rangehoods 90cm wide or larger:
Distances above 800mm can compromise the extraction
performance.
For 60cm wide rangehoods:
Distances above 750mm can compromise the extraction performance.
Suggested height above a Induction Cook top is 720mm to 800mm.
For more information please see
section Maintenance - Condensation Information*.
The location of the installation must have permanent openings for ventilation.
Regulations concerning the expelling of air have to be fulfilled.
It is strongly recommended that the rangehood be installed centrally over the cooktop.