Installation Sheet

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00000000 Rev. B 3-08
CAUTION: DUE TO THE WEIGHT OF THE HOOD, ENSURE THE WOOD STRIP
IS FASTENED TO ALL AVAILABLE WALL STUDS (A MINIMUM OF 2 STUDS FOR 30" HOODS,
MORE AS THE WIDTH INCREASES) NOT INTO THE DRYWALL ALONE.
CAUTION: SUPPORT THE HOOD UNTIL IT IS FULLY INSTALLED ONTO THE
WOOD MOUNTING STRIP.
3. Install wall anchors by drilling holes at the marked locations on the template then
installing the anchors in place. An alternative method is to rest the cavity in the
back side of the hood on the wood strip and mark drilling locations on the wall for
wall anchors on the bottom rear of the hood then remove hood and install wall
anchors (Figure 6).
SECTION 4
Installing Backsplash
1. If an optional BS Series backsplash will be utilized, this must be installed before
the hood canopy because the hood canopy will cover the backsplash mounting
screws. Refer to the instructions included with the backsplash for installation.
SECTION 5
Wall Mounted Canopy Installation
CAUTION: ALL DUCTING MUST COMPLY WITH LOCAL AND NATIONAL
BUILDING CODES.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
1. Determine the type of ducting you will require (Figure 7).
NOTE: When the duct termination is similar to that shown in figure 7 (passing through the
wall to which the hood is mounted) the installation requires special consideration.
Depending upon where the wall studs are located, it may be necessary to cut one or
more of the wall studs and install a header and footer to transfer the load to the adjacent
studs. Additional studs may need to be framed into the opening to attach dry wall or
secure the hood. If this is your situation Air King recommends that you hire a professional
and comply with all applicable codes.
2. Install the proper sized outlet adapter (available separately) to the hood by matching
up the four holes on the flange of the adapter to the four corresponding holes on
the hood and secure in place with the provided screws. Ensure an airtight seal
around the adapter by securing all connections with ducting tape (Figure 8).
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Figure 7
Horizontal
Vertical
Roof Cap
Wall Cap
Outlet
Adapter
Outlet Adapter
Flange
Screws
Hood
Figure 8
Figure 6
Hood
Wall Anchor
3. It is highly recommended that a back draft damper be installed to prevent outside
air from flowing back into the home. Choose a back draft damper (available separately)
sized to fit the diameter of the outlet adapter. Attach the back draft damper into the
outlet adapter, press fit it into the round opening of the adapter until it is fully seated,
making sure the damper opens away from the hood otherwise airflow will be
restricted (Figure 9).
NOTE: If the recommended, optional BS Series backsplash is being installed, use the
template to locate and drill the appropriate holes for mounting. The back splash must be
installed before the hood canopy because the hood canopy will cover the backsplash
mounting screws. Refer to the instructions included with the backsplash for complete
installation instructions.
4. Rest the cavity in the back side of the hood on the wood strip and secure hood to
wood strip with the included 3/4" screws through the holes in the back of the hood
that line up with the wood strip (use 6 screws for 30" and 36" widths and 8 screws
for larger widths) Secure the bottom of the hood by installing the screws provided
into the wall anchors. (Figure 10).
5. Connect the ducting to the outlet adapter and damper. Secure in place using tape
to seal all joints (Figure 11).
SECTION 6
Under Cabinet Canopy Installation
1. If the canopy will be installed under cabinets that have a recessed bottom, it will
be necessary to install wood mounting strips (not included) so the canopy will mount
properly (Figure 12).
Outlet Adapter
Hood
Damper
Figure 9
Wood
Mounting
Strip
Figure 10
Hood
Screw
Wall Anchor
Outlet Adapter
Hood
Damper
Figure 11
Ducting