mNSTALL BACKBPLABH _oPT,o.AL_
If optional backspiash is used, attach it to the
finished wail, Secure hood mounting bracket
to the backsplash and omit wail framing
described below,
mNSTALL THE DUCTWORK
NOTE: To reduce the risk of fire, use only
metal ductwork,
1, Decide where the ductwork will run
between the hood and the outside,
2, A straight, short duct run will allow the hood
to pedorm most efficientiy,
3, Long duct runs, eibows, and transitions will
reduce the performance of the hood, Use
as few of them as possible,
4, Install a roof or waEIcap, Connect 6" round
metal ductwork to cap and work back to-
wards hood location, Use duct tape to seaI
the joints between ductwork sections,
mNSTALL MOUNTmNG
BRACKET
ROOF CAP
6"ROUND
DECORATIVE
FLUE
HOOD
24"TO 30"ABOVE
COOKING SURFACE
FRAMING BEHIND DRYWALL
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36 3/4"= bottom of hood 24'* above
cooktop
42 3/4"= bottom of hood 30" above
cooktop
1, Construct wood wall framing that is flush
with interior sudace of wail studs,
Make sure:
a) the framing is centered over installation location,
b) the height of the framing will allow the mounting bracket to be secured to the
framing within the dimensions shown,
2, After wailsurface is finished, secure mounting bracket to framing using dimensions
shown,
mNSTALL THE HOOD
1= Hang the hood from the bracket through the rectangular cut-out on the back of
the hood, Cut-out is
larger than the bracket to
allow for horizontal
adjustment, The bottom of
the hood should be 24"
to 30" above the cooking
surface,
2= Height adjustment
screws provide vertical
adjustment,
3, Secure the hood with
additionam mounting
screws= Use drywalI
anchors, provided, if wall
studs or framing are not
avaiIable=
