Hood Manual

Installation – Mounting Height & Clearance
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DUCTING
A minimum of 6” round duct is recommended to
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Always use rigid type metal ducts only. Flexible
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ALWAYS, when possible, reduce the number of
transitions and turns. If a long duct run is required,
increase duct size from 6” to 7” or 8”.
If turns or transitions are required: Install as far
away from duct opening and as far apart between
the two transitions as possible.
Minimum mount height between range top to hood
bottom should be no less than 26”.
Maximum mount height should be no higher than
34”.
It is important to install the hood at the proper
mounting height. Hoods mounted too low could
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mounted too high will be hard to reach and will
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If available, also refer to range manufacturer’s
height clearance requirements and recommended
hood mounting height above range. Always check
your local codes for any differences.
Duct cover extension kit available for ceiling heights
up to 12 feet. Turn to page 22 for part number and
ordering information.
DAMAGE-SHIPMENT / INSTALLATION:
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installation.
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the unit to the store in which it was bought
for repair or replacement.
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repair or replacement is the responsibility
of the customer.
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replacement must be made by arrangement
between customer and installer.
min. A
min. B
max. C
Standard Extension
Hood Heights Duct Cover Duct Cover
minimum ducted (A) 31
1/2” 47“
minimum recirculating (B) 36” 51“
maximum (C) 50” 80”
Ceiling Heights
minimum ducted (D) 93
1/2” (7’ 9 1/2”) 109“ (9‘ 1”)
minimum recirculating (E) 98” (8’2”) 113“ (9’5”)
maximum (F) 120” (10’) 150” (12’ 6”)
36”
26” min.
34” max.
min. D
min. E
max. F