Use and Care Manual

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Installation

STEP 6

Preparations

NOTE: To avoid damage to your hood, prevent debris from entering the vent opening.

• Determine and mark the center line on the wall or ceiling where the range hood will be installed.

• Make sure there is proper clearance within the wall for exhaust vent.

• Duetotheweightandsizeofthisunit,pleasemakesurethatthesupportsystemorframeworkbeingusedisstableand

secure in the wall or ceiling.

• Put a thick, protective covering over counter top, cooktop or range to protect from damage or dirt.

• Removeanyhazardousobjectsaroundtheareawheninstalling.

CAUTION

If moving the cooking range is necessary to install the hood, turn OFF the power on an electric range at the main

electrical box. SHUT OFF THE GAS BEFORE MOVING A GAS RANGE.

STEP 7

Installing the Hood Mounting Bracket

• Use a pencil to mark on the wall the desired placement of the range hood mounting screws.

• The range hood will be installed on top of this bracket (See Figure #1).

• Using references in Height & Clearance on Page 10 and Measurements and Diagrams on Page 7, drill 3 holes that will

be used to x the hood mounting bracket.

STEP 8

Installing the Upper Chimney Brackets

• Drill2holesaccordingtothesizeoftheuppermounting

bracket. The upper mounting bracket should be positioned

ushwiththetopofthelowerchimney(SeeFigure#1).

• Screw upper and hood mounting brackets in tightly.

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Fig #1

Flush to the ceiling