4. INSTALL HOOD MOUNTING BRACKET
Once wall surface is finished, carefully trace a center line over installation
location, then trace a level line at 43” distance from cooktop. Center and level the
hood mounting bracket, secure it to wall framing with 3 no. 8 x 1¼” flat head
mounting screws.
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Make sure power is switched off at service panel before starting installation.
When cutting or drilling into wall, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
5. INSTALL UPPER FLUE MOUNTING BRACKET
Center the bracket over the hood location and place it flush with the ceiling.
Make sure that the slots of the upper flue bracket point down. Use the
upper flue mounting bracket as a template to mark the location of its
screws.
Drill both screw holes using a 5/16” drill bit. Insert the included drywall
anchors into the drilled holes (one per hole).
Secure the upper flue bracket to the wall using 2 no. 8 x 1¼” flat head
mounting screws. Make sure that the bracket is thight against the wall.
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OUNTING BRACKET
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Install a wood wall framing between 2 wall studs over the installation location. This framing will
support hood mounting bracket.
NOTE:
The framing (shaded part in illustration at right) must be flush with the wall studs surface.
Refer to figure at right.
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RAMING
WARNING
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WARNING
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