Installation Sheet

49-80329 Rev. 5 
Installation Preparation
CONSTRUCT CEILING SUPPORT
Plan the Location of the Hood and Ductwork
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countertop/cooktop below the hood must be
centered with the hood.
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and rear edge of the cooking appliance.
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over the cooktop.
Ceiling Support Structure
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support the weight of the hood.)
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structure.
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Ceiling
Hood ducting
centerline
Cooktop
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13-3/4"
Side view
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of cooktop
Top view – ceiling joists parallel to front of hood
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Install cross-framing
symmetrically over duct/
cooktop centerline
16" joist
spacing
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of
hood
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framing
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center of cooktop
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