INSTALL THE HOOD
(Vertically Ducted Hoods Only)
1. DO NOT REMOVE the protective plastic film covering the
decorative flues at this time.
2. Lay the back side of the hood flat on a table. Use a piece of
cardboard to avoid damaging the table or the hood.
3. Attach damper / duct connector to top of hood using (4)
#8 x 3/8" Pan Head mounting screws.
4. Remove the grease filter by pulling down the metal latch tab
and tilting filter downward to remove.
5. Carefully rotate hood upright.
6. Align the hood and center it above the hood mounting
bracket. Gently lower the hood until it securely engages the
bracket.
INSIDE BACK
OF THE HOOD
SIDE VIEW
HOLE LOCATIONS
7. If a framing member is not present: With the hood hanging
in place, drill through both holes located in the inside lower
back of hood using a 5/16" drill bit. Insert the included drywall
anchors into the drilled holes (one for each hole).
8. Install (2) washers and (2) #8 x 1½" mounting screws through
the back of the hood and into the drywall anchors. Verify
that the hood is centered and leveled. Tighten all screws
completely.
6" ROUND
DUCT
(VERTICAL
DUCTING)
9. Measure and cut steel ductwork. Set ductwork aside.
10. Plug hood power cord into the outlet.
MOTOR/BLOWER
ASSEMBLY
Ø5/16" TYP.
LOWER FLUE MOUNTING BRACKET
LOWER
FLUE
11. Remove the upper flue from inside the lower flue. Install the
lower flue bracket to the lower flue using (2) flue bracket
screws (#8 x 3/8"). Ensure that the bracket is positioned
inside of the lower flue flanges - with the slots on top.
Carefully replace the upper flue inside the lower flue. Remove
protective plastic film covering the lower flue only.
12. Place both flues into the recessed area of hood top.
13. Carefully rotate bottom of flue assembly out and slide metal
duct section into flue assembly.
14. Connect duct section to duct connector and duct rough-in.
Use duct tape to make sure all joints are secure and air tight.
UPPER FLUE MOUNTING BRACKET
UPPER
FLUE
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15. Slide the upper flue upward until it is aligned with its upper
flue mounting bracket. The bracket should be inside the flue.
Secure the upper flue to the upper flue mounting bracket
using (2) #8 x 3/8" mounting screws.
16. Remove protective plastic film covering the upper flue and
the hood.
17. Mount the glass plate on the top of hood base with (4) flat
head screws (M4 x 30mm) and (4) decorative washers. Screw
from top of hood base. Do not overtighten these screws.
18. Install (2) type B10, 120V, 40W max. candelabra incandescent
bulbs (included).
19. Reinstall grease filter by aligning rear filter tab with slot in the
hood, pull down the metal latch tab, push filter into position
and release. Make sure filter is securely engaged after
installation.
NS54000 SERIES
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