CAUTION:
DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE HOOD, ENSURE THE WOOD STRIP
IS FASTENED TO ALL AVAILABLE WALL STUDS (A MINIMUM OF 2 STUDS FOR 30
”
HOODS, MORE AS THE WIDTH INCREASES) NOT INTO THE DRYWALL ALONE.
CAUTION:
SUPPORT THE HOOD UNTIL IT IS FULLY INSTALLED ONTO THE
WOOD MOUNTING STRIP.
3. Rest the cavity in the back side of the hood on the wood strip and mark drilling
locations on the wall for wall anchors on the bottom rear of the hood then remove
hood and install wall anchors
(Figure 6).
SECTION 4
Installing Backsplash
1. If an optional BS Series backsplash will be utilized, this must be installed before
the hood canopy because the hood canopy will cover the backsplash mounting
screws. Refer to the instructions included with the backsplash for installation.
SECTION 5
Wall Mounted Canopy Installation
CAUTION:
ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL
BUILDING CODES.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
1. Determine the type of ducting you will require
(Figure 7).
NOTE:
For models using the B300, B500, or B600 blowers, a minimum of 6
”
diameter
outlet adapter & ducting is required to achieve the proper air flow. The B900 requires
a minimum 8
”
diameter adapter and ducting, while the B1125 requires a minimum 10
”
diameter adapter and ducting.
NOTE:
When the duct termination is similar to that shown in
Figure 6
(passing through
the wall to which the hood is mounted) the installation requires special consideration.
Depending upon where the wall studs are located, it may be necessary to cut one
or more of the wall studs and install a header and footer to transfer the load to the
adjacent studs. Additional studs may need to be framed into the opening to attach dry
wall or secure the hood. If this is your situation Air King recommends that you hire a
professional and comply with all applicable codes.
2. Install the proper sized outlet adapter (available separately) to the hood by matching
up the four holes on the flange of the adapter to the four corresponding holes on the
hood and secure in place with the provided screws. Ensure an airtight seal around
the adapter by securing all connections with ducting tape
(Figure 8).
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NOTE:
If the recommended, optional BS Series backsplash is being installed it must be
installed before the hood canopy because the hood canopy will cover the backsplash
mounting screws. Refer to the instructions included with the backsplash for complete
installation instructions.
3. Rest the cavity in the back side of the hood on the wood strip and secure hood to
wood strip with the included 3/4” screws through the holes in the back of the hood
that line up with the wood strip (use 6 screws for 30” and 36” widths and 8 screws
for larger widths) Secure the bottom of the hood by installing the screws provided
into the wall anchors
(Figure 9).
4. Connect the ducting to the outlet adapter and damper. Secure in place using tape
to seal all joints
(Figure 10).
SECTION 6
Under Cabinet Canopy Installation
1. If the canopy will be installed under cabinets that have a recessed bottom, it will
be necessary to install wood mounting strips (not included) so the canopy will
mount properly
(Figure 11).
Hood
Figure 6
Wall Anchor
Figure 7
Wall Cap
Outlet
Adapter
Roof Cap
Horizontal
Vertical
Figure 8
Hood
Screw
Flange
Outlet Adapter
Figure 9
Hood
Screw
Wood
Mounting
Strip
Wall Anchor
Hood
Outlet Adapter
Damper
Ducting
Figure 10
Figure 11
Wood Strip
