Installation Instructions

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NOTE:If range hood is installed with optional wall extension, refer to the instructions sheet included with the wall extension for

wood mounting strip location.

1. Proper structural support is required to accommodate the weight of the hood. Construct the wall framing using minimum

2" x 4" lumber.

2. Mark the center location of the hood.

3. Measure and mark a level line on wall above

cooktop location for the wood mounting strip.

Install 2" x 4" blockings between wall studs where

mounting strip will be installed. Refer to illustration

at right.

4. Remove wood mounting strip from back of hood.

5. Position the wood mounting strip on the wall and

secure to the wall studs and blockings using

4 no. 10 x 2’’ flat head screws (included in parts

bag).

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Existing

Wall Studs

2" x 4"

Blocking

Back of Hood

Wood Mounting

Strip

14¼"

⁄8"

16"

18"

6. INSTALL WOOD MOUNTING STRIP (IF NOT USING OPTIONAL WALL EXTENSION)

Due to the weight of this hood, ensure that the wood strip is attached to all of the available wall studs and

blocking; not into the wall alone.

CAUTION

7. INSTALL HOOD

Rest the back cavity of the hood on the wood mounting strip.

Secure the hood to the wood mounting strip using 5 no. 10 x 2’’ hex head

screws at locations shown at right. Drill two 3/16’’ diameter holes into the

wall for wall anchors through the existing holes in the lower back of the

hood at locations shown at right. Then, install both wall anchors with

both no. 8 x 5/8’’ screws and washers provided.

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OUNTING SCREWS LOCATION

ALL ANCHORS LOCATION

Hold the hood until it is completely secured to the wood mounting strip.

WARNING