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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 required 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.
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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.
