11Installation InstructionsSTEP 2A INSTALL HOOD ONTO WALL• Secure the wood support to 2 or more vertical studs, usingat least 2 of the 4 supplied long screws.IMPORTANT: Screws must penetrate at least 1-1/2" intovertical studs. Countersink screws into support.• Adjust depth of original mounting screws in the woodsupport until they protrude 1/4" forward. This 1/4" gap willprovide clearance to hang the hood.IMPORTANT: Framing must be capable ofsupporting up to 150 lbs.Test Duct Cover Fit• Place duct cover(s) over the top of the hood to check for gaps.Adjust the hood up or down if necessary.Install Bottom Mounting Screws• Drill 1/8" pilot holes into the two lower mounting holes.Enlarge the holes if they did not enter studs to 3/8". Insertanchors for wall fasteners into bottom holes. Remove anchorscrews and add flat washers provided. Drive screws into anchorsand tighten.• Install 4 additional screws through the back of the hood andinto the wood support.IMPORTANT: Removeshipping tape fromdamper and check thatdamper moves freely.DuctTransitionTop ofHoodSKIP THIS STEP IF INSTALLING BENEATH A SOFFIT ORCABINET, GO TO STEP 2B.• Locate at least 2 vertical studs at the wood support.• Center the supplied wood support, left to right and below the15-3/8" marked line.• Place the transition piece over the hood exhaust and securewith 4 screws provided.• Use duct tape to seal the connection. Check to be sure thedamper moves freely.Hang Hood On Wood Support• Lift the hood and hold close to the installation location.Route house wiring through the knockout and into thejunction box.• Place the hood over the wood support. Be sure the mountingscrews engage the keyhole slots in the back of the hood.Tighten the screws.WARNING: Continue to provide additionalsupport while the hood is mounted with only these 2 screws.These screws will not support the weight of the hood. The hoodcould fall resulting in damage or personal injury.AVERTISSEMENT– Continuez à fournir un soutienadditionnel pendant le montage de la hotte avec ces deux vis seulement. Cesdeux vis ne soutiendront pas le poids de la hotte. La hotte peut tomber,occasionnant des blessures corporelles ou des dommages matériels.• Check to be sure the hood is level and centered.Install Transition Onto Top of HoodCenterline ofInstallationSpace30"to36"Centerline ofInstallationSpace15-3/8"30"to36"WoodSupportNote: The mountingscrews must remain intheir original shippinglocation. These screwsare positioned to engagethe keyhole slots in theback of the hood.1/4"GapOriginal MountingScrews as Shipped