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Install framing for hood support
• If drywall is present, mark the screw hole locations.
Remove the template.
• 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 and upper mounting holes
installation location.
• 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.
• Reinstall drywall and refinish.
IMPORTANT- Framing must be capable of supporting
100 lbs.
Mounting the hood
WARNING:
2 people are require d to lift and position the
hood onto the mounting screws.
• Place the template on the wall along the horizontal line,
make sure the template is leveled and centered with the
centerline.
• Mark “upper” screw holes locations in the wall.
•
IMPORTANT.
Check to be sure that hole locations are
leveled and correctly centered by the vertical centerline.
• Drive “upper” wood screws by hand. Leave ¼ “ of
distance between the screw head and the wall.
• Remove the grease filter and mount the hood onto the
“upper” screws.
• Mark “lower” wood
screw holes locations
in the wall using a
pencil.
• Remove the hood.
• Drive “lower” wood screws, by hand. Remove screws.
• Mount the hood onto the “upper” screws.
• Drive and tighten the “upper” wood screws, by hand.
• Drive and tighten the “lower” wood screws, by hand.
Connecting the ductwork
• Install ductwork, making connections in the direction of
airflow as illustrated.
• Push duct over the exhaust outlet.
• Wrap all duct joints and the flange connections with duct
tape for an airtight seal.
• Make the same connection in the wall or ceiling vent exit.
Install the 8” round transition as shows the image below.
The installation screws and the 8” round transition are
included on the hood package.
8”
