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Installation
STEP 6
Preparations
NOTE: To avoid damage to your hood, prevent debris from entering the vent opening.
• Determine and mark the center line on the ceiling or wall where the range hood will be installed.
• Make sure there is proper clearance within the ceiling or wall for exhaust vent.
• Duetotheweightandsizeofthisunit,pleasemakesurethatthesupportsystemorframeworkbeingusedisstableand
secure in the ceiling or wall.
• Put a thick, protective covering over countertop, cooktop or range to protect from damage or dirt.
• Removeanyhazardousobjectsaroundtheareawheninstalling.
CAUTION
If moving the cooking range is necessary to install the hood, turn OFF the power on an electric range at the main
electrical box. SHUT OFF THE GAS BEFORE MOVING A GAS RANGE.
STEP 7
Installing the Hood Mounting Bracket
• Use a pencil to mark on the wall the desired placement of
the range hood mounting screws.
• The range hood will be installed on top of this bracket (see
Figure 1).
• Using references in Height & Clearance on Page 10 and
Measurements and Diagrams on Page 7, drill 3 holes that
will be used to x the lower mounting bracket.
STEP 8
Installing the Upper Chimney Bracket
• Drilltwoholesaccordingtothesizeoftheuppermounting
bracket.Toinstallchimneyushtotheceiling,theupper
mounting bracket orice should be positioned 2.1 cm from the
ceiling if hooking chimney to bracket (see Figure 6-1), or 2.6 cm
from the ceiling if screwing bracket to chimney (see Figure 6-2).
• Screw upper and hood mounting brackets in tightly.
• Optional step: For extra support, drill 2 additional holes
aligned to hood’s pre-drilled holes, to mount the hood onto
the wall (see Figure 2).
2.1 or 2.6 cm
235 mm
Figure 1
Figure 2
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