iNSTALLATiON
MOUNTINGTHE RANGEHOOD
1. This range hood is mounted under a
kitchen cabinet unit.
2. Select preferred duct location on rear or
top of unit. (See page6 & 7 for ducting
conversion options)
3. Begin installation by temporarily
unscrewing and removing the bottom
splash panel.
4. Reinforce cabinet base with lx2 wood
strips if additional strengthening is
required.
5. Temporarily position the range hoodin
the desired mounting location.
Measure and mark the mounting holes,
duct and electrical access locationswith
a pencil.
6. Drill/cut out the required openings for
duct and electrical access; make sure the
duct opening is largeenough to apply
duct tape.
7. Fasten hoodonto cabinet with screws
and washers provided.
8. Install electrical.
9. Install duct work and duct-tape.
10. Reinstallthe bottom splash panel.
11. Power up hoodand check for leaks
around duct-tape.
6. Duct
opening
cutout
duct!silver
taps
: ; 4. Add lx2
I wood strips
3. Splash
bottom panel
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