INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TOOLS
NEEDED
TO
INSTALL
THE
RANGE
HOOD
Safety
gloves
and
goggles
Electrical
drill
Phillips
screwdriver
Flathead
screwdriver
Hammer
Adjustable
wrench
Sheet
metal
sheers
Needle
nose
pliers
Scissors
(to
cut
duct
tape)
Duct
tape
Marker
or
pencil
Level
Measuring
tape
BEFORE
INSTALLING
THE
HOOD
For
the
most
efficient
airflow
exhaust
use
a
straight
run
or
as
few
elbows
as
possible.
Vent
unit
to
the
outside
only.
At
least
two
people
are
required
for
installation.
Remove
the
range
hood
from
the
carton
packaging
and
place
on
a
flat
surface
for
assembly.
ELECTRIC
REQUIREMENTS
CAUTION:
THIS
APPLIANCE
SHOULD
BE
PROPERLY
GROUNDED.
This
hood
must
be
power
supplied
120
V,
60
Hz,
and
connected
to
an
individual,
properly
grounded
circuit
(3
‐
prong
outlet).
If
the
electrical
supply
does
not
meet
above
requirements,
call
a
licensed
electrician
before
proceeding.
Route
house
wiring
as
close
as
possible
to
the
installation
location,
in
the
ceiling
or
back
wall.
The
hood
must
be
connected
to
the
house
wiring
in
accordance
with
the
local
codes
and
norms.
WALL
FRAMING
FOR
ADEQUATE
SUPPORT
THIS
VENT
HOOD
IS
HEAVY.
ADEQUATE
STRUCTURE
AND
SUPPPORT
MUST
BE
PROVIDED
IN
ALL
TYPES
OF
INSTALLATIONS.
THE
HOOD
MUST
BE
SECURED
TO
A
HORIZONTAL
SUPPORT.
PREPARING
THE
INSTALLATION
The
exhaust
air
must
not
be
discharged
into
a
chimney
which
is
used
for
exhausting
fumes
from
other
appliances
burning
gas
or
other
fuels.
Determine
the
exact
location
of
the
vent
hood.
Mark
the
location.
Find
the
centerline
of
the
cooktop.
Plan
the
route
for
venting
exhaust
to
the
outdoors.
Use
the
shortest
and
straightest
duct
route
possible.
Long
duct
runs,
elbows
and
transitions
will
reduce
the
performance
of
the
hood.
Use
as
few
of
them
as
possible.
Larger
ducting
may
be
required
for
longer
duct
runs.
Install
a
wall
cap
with
damper
or
roof
cap
at
the
exterior
opening.
Join
the
wall
or
roof
cap
to
the
ductwork.
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