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Installation Instructions
8-1/2“ min. opening for ductwork
4“x2“ Min. Mounting Support
Install framing for hood support
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If drywall is present, mark the screw hole locations.
Remove the template.
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Cut away enough drywall to expose 2 vertical studs at
the holes location indicated by the template.
Install two horizontal supports at least
4" X 2"
between two wall studs at the bottom mounting holes
installation location.
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The horizontal support must be flush with the room
side of the studs.
Use cleats behind both sides of the support to secure
to wall studs.
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Reinstall drywall and refinish.
ImPORTANT
Framing must be capable of supporting 100 lbs.
wARNING
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When installing to drywall the wall fastener anchors
shall not be used. Disregard the installation steps
referring to wall fastener anchors in the following
instructions.
mounting the hood (This range hood installation
instruction applies for concrete wall)
wARNING: people are required to lift and position the hood onto the mounting screws.
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Place the template on the wall along the horizontal line, make sure the template is leveled and centered with
the centerline.
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Mark “upper” screw holes locations in the wall.
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Drill 5/16" pilot holes in the marked locations.
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Install wall fastener anchors.
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IMPORTANT. Check to be sure that hole locations are leveled and correctly centered by the vertical
centerline.
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Drive “upper” wood screws, by hand. Leave ¼ “ of distance between the screw head and the wall.
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Mount the hood onto the “upper” screws.
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Mark “lower” wood screw holes locations in the wall using a pencil.
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Remove the hood.
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Drill 5/16" pilot holes in the marked locations.
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Install wall fastener anchors.
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Drive “lower” wood screws, by hand. Remove screws.
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Mount the hood onto the “upper” screws.
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Drive and tight the “upper” wood screws, by hand.
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Drive and tight the “lower” wood screws, by hand.
