Installation; Mounting The Hood - Elica VARNA 30 Guide D'utilisation

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.
• Reinstalll drywall and refinish
IMPORTANT- Framing must be capable of supporting 100 lbs.
6 -1/2" min. opening for ductwork
Centerline of

installation

space

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.
• 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.
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View from rear
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cleats
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1" x 6" min
Mounting Support
Connecting the ductwork
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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.
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.
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A. Airflow
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B. Duct tape over seam