INSTALLATION
MOUNTING THE RANGEHOOD
Models: AK7000, AK7036, AK7042
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1. This range hood is mounted under a
kitchen cabinet unit.
2. Select preferred duct location on rear or
top of unit. (See page 6 & 7 for ducting
conversion options)
3. Begin installation by temporarily removing
the baffle filters.
4. Reinforce cabinet base with 1x2 wood
strips if additional strengthening is
required.
5. Temporarily position the range hood in
the desired mounting location.
Measure and mark the mounting holes,
duct and electrical access locations with
a pencil.
6. Drill/cut out the required openings for
duct and electrical access; make sure the
duct opening is large enough to apply
duct tape.
7. Fasten hood onto cabinet with screws
and washers provided.
8. Install electrical.
9. Install duct work and duct-tape.
10. Reinstall the baffle filters.
11. Power up hood and check for leaks
around duct-tape.
duct/silver
tape
6. Duct
opening
cutout
4. Add 1x2
wood strips
3. Baffle
filters
INSTALLATION
CONVERTIBLE OPTIONS
Models: AK7000, AK7036, AK7042
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This range hood is equipped with the option of a 6” vertical discharge, 3 1/4”x10” vertical discharge,
or 3 1/4”x10” rear discharge. Additional accessories are provided to convert to either of the above
discharge methods.
Convertible Options
Vertical discharge 6” round
Vertical discharge 3 1/4”x10”
Horizontal rear discharge 3 1/4”x10”
Convertible Accesories
Round to rectangular transition adaptor
Rectangular to round transition adaptor
Gasket (pre-mounted)
Rectangular rear cap (pre-mounted)
3 1/4”x10” starting collar
3 1/4”x10” Vertical Discharge
1. Remove pre-mounted 6” transition adaptor or duct
opening. Leave attached gasket in its original place.
3. Mount the 3-1/4”x10” starting collar on top of
transition piece with remaining screws.
2. Place rectangular transition adaptor as shown over
gasket and by first installing 4 screws on half round
section.
(pre-mounted)
