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6. INSTALL WOOD MOUNTING STRIP (IF NOT USING OPTIONAL WALL EXTENSION)
NOTE: If range hood is installed with optional wall extension, refer to the instructions sheet included with the wall extension for wood
mounting strip location.
1. Proper structural support is required to accommodate the weight of the hood. Construct the wall framing using minimum 2" x 4" lumber.
2. Mark the center location of the hood.
3. Measure and mark a level line on wall above cooktop
location for the wood mounting strip. Install 2" x 4" blockings
between wall studs where mounting strip will be installed.
Refer to illustration at right.
4. Remove wood mounting strip from back of hood.
5. Position the wood mounting strip on the wall and secure to
the wall studs and blockings using 4 no. 10 x 2" flat head
screws (included in parts bag).
CAUTION
Due to the weight of this hood, ensure that the wood strip is attached to all of the available wall studs and blocking;
not into the wall alone.
HD0482A
Existing
Wall Studs
2" x 4"
Blocking
Back of Hood
Wood Mounting
Strip
14¼"
15
1
⁄8"
16"
18"
7 INSTALL HOOD
WARNING
!
Hold the hood until it is completely secured to the wood mounting strip.
Rest the back cavity of the hood on the wood mounting strip.
Secure the hood to the wood mounting strip using 5 no. 10 x 2" hex head
screws at locations shown at right. Drill two 3/16" diameter holes into the wall
for wall anchors through the existing holes in the lower back of the hood at
locations shown at right. Then, install both wall anchors with both no. 8 x 5/8"
screws and washers provided.
HD0479
W
ALL
ANCHORS
LOCATION
M
OUNTING
SCREWS
LOCATION
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