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Installation
STEP 1
Read the Safety Instructions
• It is very important to read the safety instructions on pages 4 and 5.
IMPORTANT: It is the installer’s responsibility to comply with installation clearances.
STEP 2
Unpack Range Hood and Prepare Tools
• Carefully unpack the range hood and parts. Make sure all parts are included as shown on page 6.
• DO NOT remove the protective lm covering the appliance until the installation is fully completed.
• Consult a qualied and trained installer or check local codes for makeup air requirement, if any.
STEP 3
Pre-Installation Preparations
• Designed for ceiling heights between 8.6 ft. to 9.3 ft. only. Refer to Height and Clearance section.
• Plan a desirable location that ts all requirements in the Safety and Installation sections of this manual. Plan where
and how the ductwork will be installed.
• A straight or short duct run will allow the unit to perform most efciently. Long duct runs, elbows and transitions
willreducetheperformanceoftheunit.Eachelbowisequivalentto5to10feetofstraightrun.Propersizeduct
work should be 6” (152 mm) in diameter.
• To reach a 9 foot ceiling make sure hood is installed 30 inches from cooking surface.
• If ductwork is already installed, ensure ductwork is free from debris and measures 6”
(152 mm).
• In the ceiling, install cross-braces between the ceiling joists (See Figures 1 and 2)
• Installa120V60Hzelectricaloutletontheceilingwithinthedimensionsofthedecorativechimney.Note:Removalof
the plug will void the warranty of the range hood. (See Figure 3)
• Note that the bottom of the cross-bracing must be level to ensure that the island range hood hangs level.
Figure 1
Figure 2