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4. INSTALL BACKSPLASH (
OPTIONAL
)
Backsplash must be installed before the hood shell because the hood shell covers the backsplash
top mounting screws. In order to be able to install the backsplash, make sure you have at least 18’’
clearance between bottom of hood and range control panel or cooktop.
(See instructions packed with backsplash.)
5. INSTALL WOOD MOUNTING STRIP
Measure and mark a level line on wall above cooktop location for the wood mounting strip (see illustration
under step 2 for dimensions). Center wood mounting strip (provided) over location. Use no. 10 - 2’’ flat
head screws to secure the mounting strip to the drywall. Make sure to hit the wall studs.
CAUTION
Due to the weight of this
hood, ensure that the
wood strip is attached to
all of the available studs
(2 studs minimum for a 30’’
hood, more as hood width
increases); not into the
drywall alone.
HD0046
W
OOD
S
TRIP
(C
ENTERED
HORIZONTALLY
AND
SECURED
TO
WALL
STUDS
OR
FRAMING
)
L
EVEL
L
INE
(
SEE
PAGE
6
FOR
DIMENSIONS
)
6. INSTALL THE HOOD
Rest the back cavity of the hood on the wood mounting strip.
Secure the hood to wood
mounting strip with 4 screws
no.8 x 3/4” (for 30” and 36”
width hoods) or 6 screws (for
42” width and wider hoods)
provided at locations shown.
Drill two 3/16’’ size holes into
the drywall for wall anchors
through the existing holes in
the inside hood back in the
locations shown. Then, install
both wall anchors and attach
the hood with the remaining
no. 8 x 3/4” screws and both
washers provided.
CAUTION
Hold the hood until it is completely secured to the wood mounting strip.
HD0047
T
OP
OF
HOOD
(
INSIDE
VIEW
)
M
OUNTING
SCREW
LOCATIONS
B
ACK
OF
HOOD
(
INSIDE
VIEW
)
W
ALL
ANCHOR
LOCATIONS
7. SELECT BLOWER OPTION (EXTERIOR OR INTERIOR)
INTERIOR BLOWER: Follow all subsequent steps of this manual.
EXTERIOR BLOWER: Refer to instructions packed with exterior blower and follow steps 9, and up of
the present manual.
