INSTALLATION
5. Remove the hood from its packaging and place the back of the hood on the floor or countertop
in front of the wall where it will hang.
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6. With the hood on its back facing you, remove the blower shield(s) and blower housing(s) as
follows:
a) Remove the shipping tape that is securing the blower shield(s) inside the hood.
b) Remove the blower shield(s) by lightly pulling it toward the front of the hood.
c) Gently close the back draft damper(s) from the top side of the hood.
d) To remove the blower housing(s), unsnap the suitcase latches (one on each side of the
e) Support the housing and lift it away from the blower base, then tip it back toward you to
7. One blower motor must be removed from each blower assembly to access the connection
box(es). The blower assembly will have a decal identifying the location of the connection
box(es). It is not necessary to remove the blower wheel from the motor.
a) Remove the three screws retaining the blower motor.
b) Pull the motor out far enough so you can reach its electrical connector.
c) Unplug the connector, set the blower motor and screws aside.
8. WIRING PREPARATION:
a) Install an appropriate 1/2" UL listed electrical wire clamp through each motor box
b) Install electrical wiring from the service panel to the hood location for each motor box.
9. Mark the wall at the lower edge of the hood opening:
a) If using a duct cover:
i. Carefully remove the knockouts from the top four corners of the hood.
ii. Remove the duct cover from its packaging and remove the mounting screws from the
iii. Place the duct cover on the top of the hood and secure it temporarily through the knock-
b) Lift the hood (and duct cover assembly if used) to the location on the wall where it will be
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housing).
clear the blower wheel(s), and then pull it from the hood.
Make sure power is off at the supply panel / breaker during service or
installation.
electrical opening on top of the hood.
Consult the connection diagrams (on previous page) for further details on electrical
placement. See "ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND GROUNDING" on page 1 for power
requirements.
Method 1:
Extend wiring to 30" [76.2 cm] above the countertop. Electrical connection(s)
will occur after the hood is installed on the wall.
Method 2:
Extend wiring to the hood. Electrical connection(s) will occur before the
hood is installed on the wall.
base of the duct cover.
out openings using the mounting screws previously removed.
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The front panel may be removed from the duct cover during handling to reduce
weight.
installed.