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Installation instructions
Prepare location
It is recommended that the vent system be installed before the
range hood is installed.
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Before making cutouts, make sure there is proper clearance
within the ceiling or wall for vent fittings.
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Making the cutout to the bottom of the cabinet may be
easier to do prior to mounting the cabinet to the wall.
1
Disconnect power.
2
Determine which venting method to use: roof, wall, or non
vented.
3
Select a flat surface for assembling the range hood. Place
covering over that surface.
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WARNING
EXCESSIVE WEIGHT HAZARD
USE TWO OR MORE PEOPLE TO MOVE AND INSTALL
RANGE HOOD.
FAILURE TO DO SO CAN RESULT IN BACK OR OTHER INJURY.
4
Using 2 or more people, lift range hood onto covered
surface.
Range hood cabinet cutout
1
Use a saber saw or keyhole saw to cut out the cabinet
bottom inside the cabinet frame.
NOTE
: Frameless type cabinets require ¾” (1.9 cm) front lip in
the cabinet bottom. A ¾” (1.9 cm) thick filler strip (not supplied)
may be required for some types of cabinets. (See Step 3 in
the “Install Range Hood” section).
Cut out dimensions (without spacers)
261
⁄
8
”
(66.3 cm)
10
7
⁄
8
”
(27.62cm)
3
⁄
4
”
(1.9 cm)
1
⁄
2
”
(1.27 cm)
A. Bottom of cabinet cutout
2
Complete cabinet preparation following the instructions
for your type of venting. Determine venting cutout loca-
tions and cut out vent openings in the cabinets, walls and/
or soffit.
Venting outside through the roof
1
Measure and mark the lines as shown. Use a saber saw or
keyhole saw to cut an opening through the top of the cabinet
and the roof for the vent.
Cutout Chart
Cabinet Height
Hole Shape and Size
12” (30.5 cm)
A 8
17
⁄
64
” wide x 6¼” deep (21 cm x 15.9 cm)
rectangular opening in the cabinet top is
required for damper transition clearance.
A
A
C
D
E
B*
F
G*
A. Cutout
B. 8
17
⁄
64
” (21 cm) x 6
1
⁄
4
” (15.9 cm)*
C. 7¾” (19.7 cm) centerline to cabinet front
D. Centerline of the cabinet
E. 4
2
⁄
5
” (10.6 cm)
F. 4
9
⁄
10
” (12.5 cm) center to cabinet front
G. Ø (6 cm)*
Cabinet Height
Hole Shape and Size
15” (38.1 cm)
A 6
1
⁄
4
” (15.9 cm) diameter round opening is
required.
A
A
C
D
B*
E
G*
F
A. Cutout
B. Ø 6¼” (15.9 cm)*
C. 7
1
⁄
2
” (19 cm) centerline to cabinet front
D. Centerline of the cabinet
E. 4
2
⁄
5
” (10.6 cm)
F. 4
9
⁄
10
” (12.5 cm) center to cabinet front
G. Ø (6 cm)*
1
Install the 6” (15.2 cm) vent transition to the top of the
range hood liner (if removed for shipping) using two
3.5 x 9.5 mm screws. Assemble the vent duct that you
will use over the 6” (15.2 cm) vent transition.
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