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8. INSTALL HOOD MOUNTING BRACKET
Construct wood wall framing that is flush with surface of wall studs.
Wood wall framing must be at least 1/2” thick and 3” high. Ensure to
assemble wood wall framing to wall studs for a solid installation.
Make sure the height of the framing will allow the mounting bracket to
be secured to the framing within the dimensions shown (see illustration
beside).
After wall surface is finished, carefully center and level the hood
mounting bracket over installation location. Secure it to wall framing using
3 no. 8 x 1½” screws.
Using a level, draw a vertical line up to the ceiling starting from the mounting
bracket center.
9. INSTALL UPPER FLUE MOUNTING BRACKET (DUCTED INSTALLATION ONLY)
10. INSTALL THE HOOD
WARNING
!
When cutting or drilling into wall, do not damage electrical
wiring and other hidden utilities.
Center the upper flue mounting bracket with the center line previously
drawn in step 9 and place it flush with the ceiling.
Use the upper flue mounting bracket as a template to mark the position of
its screws.
Drill the 3 screw holes using a 3/16” drill bit.
Insert the included drywall anchors into the drilled holes (1 per hole).
Secure the upper flue bracket to the wall using 3 no. 8 x 3/4” screws.
Ensure that the bracket is tight against the wall.
CAUTION
DO NOT REMOVE the protective plastic film covering the decorative flue (upper & lower) yet.
HD0380A
L
OWER
HOLES
LOCATION
B
ACK
OF
THE
HOOD
S
IDE
VIEW
Ø
3/16”
TYP
.
U
PPER
HOLES
LOCATION
1. Align the hood and center it above the hood mounting bracket. Gently lower the hood until it securely engages the bracket.
2. Level the hood.
3. With the hood hanging in place, secure it to the wall through both holes
located in the inside upper back of hood using 2 no. 8 x 1½” screws.
4. Drill through both holes located in the inside lower back of hood using a
3/16” drill bit. Insert the included drywall anchors into the drilled holes
(one for each hole). Secure the hood to the wall using 2 no. 8 x 3/4” screws
and 2 washers.
HD0374A
W
ALL
STUDS
F
RAMING
BEHIND
DRYWALL
36¾” =
BOTTOM
OF
HOOD
24”
ABOVE
COOKTOP
42¾” =
BOTTOM
OF
HOOD
30”
ABOVE
COOKTOP
S
CREW
LOCATIONS
HD0377
C
L
C
EILING
M
OUNTING
BRACKET
FLUSH
WITH
CEILING
WARNING
!
BE CAREFUL when installing the decorative flue and hood, they may have sharp edges.
