Spec Sheet

Broan-NuTone LLC Hartford, Wisconsin www.broan-nutone.com 800-558-1711
CEILING SUPPORT INSTALLATION
1. At hood location install 2 x 4 cross framing between ceiling
joists using dimensions shown. Make sure framing does not
interfere with electrical outlet box opening in ceiling mounting
plate.
2. Install house wiring and ductwork.
3. Finish ceiling surface. Be sure to mark the location of the
ceiling joists & cross framing. Bring house wiring through
finished ceiling.
4. Remove cover from electrical outlet box on ceiling mounting
plate. Pull house wiring through hole on top of mounting plate
and into electrical outlet box. Secure house wiring cable to
mounting plate / electrical box with appropriate connector.
5. Install ceiling mounting plate with the side marked “front”
at the desired hood location. Secure using (8) M6 x 40mm
wood screws. Make sure screws are driven into the center of
the framing for maximum strength.
NOTE:
Minimum hood distance above cooktop must not be less than 30”.
A maximum of 36” above the cooktop is highly recommended
for best capture of cooking impurities.
Distances over 36” above the cooktop are at the installer’s
and user’s discretion - providing that ceiling height and flue
length permit.
On 8-ft. ceilings
Hood distance above cooktop is:
Minimum 30”, Maximum 32-1/4” (for ducted discharge)
Minimum 30”, Maximum 30-1/2” (for non-ducted discharge)
On 9-ft. ceilings
Hood distance above cooktop is:
Minimum 30”, Maximum 36” (for both ducted and non-ducted
discharge)
On 10-ft. ceilings
Hood distance above cooktop is:
Minimum 30”, Maximum 36” (for both ducted and non-ducted
discharge).
10-ft. ceilings require 10-ft. Flue Extension, Model FXN59SS
for ducted or non-ducted installations (purchase separately).
8
⅞
”
FRONT
HOUSE
WIRING
CEILING
JOISTS
CROSS
FRAMING
(8) M6 x 40mm
WOOD
SCREWS
ELECTRICAL
OUTLET
BOX
CEILING
MOUNTING
PLATE
6” ROUND DUCTWORK