2A
INSTALL HOOD ONTO WALL
SKIP THIS STEP IF INSTALLING BENEATH A
SOFFIT OR CABINET, GO TO STEP 2B.
■ L ocate at least 2 vertical studs at the wood support.
■ C enter the supplied wood support, left to right and
below the 15-3/8" marked line.
15-3/8"
30"
to
36"
■ S ecure the wood support to 2 or more vertical studs,
using at least 2 of the 4 supplied long screws.
IMPORTANT: Screws must penetrate at least 1-1/2" into
vertical studs. Countersink screws into support.
NOTE: The mounting screws must remain in their
original shipping location. These screws are positioned
to engage the keyhole slots in the back of the hood.
1/4"
Gap
■ A djust depth of original mounting screws in the wood
support until they protrude 1/4" forward. This 1/4" gap
will provide clearance to hang the hood.
1" = 2.5 cm; 1' = 0.3 m
49-80152 Rev. 8
Installation Instructions
Wood
Support
Centerline of
Installation
Space
Original Mounting
Screws as Shipped
IMPORTANT: Framing must be capable of
supporting up to 150 lbs.
Install Transition Onto Top of Hood
IMPORTANT: Remove
shipping tape from damper
and check that damper
moves freely.
■ P lace the transition piece
over the hood exhaust
and secure with 4 screws
provided.
■ U se duct tape to seal the connection. Check to be
sure the damper moves freely.
Hang Hood On Wood Support
■ L ift the hood and hold close to the installation location.
Route house wiring through the knockout and into the
junction box.
■ P lace the hood over the wood support. Be sure the
mounting screws engage the keyhole slots in the back
of the hood. Tighten the screws.
WARNING
Continue to provide additional support
while the hood is mounted with only these 2 screws.
These screws will not support the weight of the hood. The
hood could fall resulting in damage or personal injury.
■ C heck to be sure
the hood is level and
centered.
Test Duct Cover Fit
■ P lace duct cover(s)
over the top of the
hood to check for gaps.
Adjust the hood up or
down if necessary.
Install Bottom
Mounting Screws
■ D rill 1/8" pilot holes into the two lower mounting
holes. Enlarge the holes if they did not enter studs
to 3/8". Insert anchors for wall fasteners into bottom
holes. Remove anchor screws and add flat washers
provided. Drive screws into anchors and tighten.
■ I nstall 4 additional screws through the back of the
hood and into the wood support.
Duct
Transition
30"
Centerline of
to
Installation
36"
Space
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