Installation Requirements; Tools And Parts; Location Requirements - Whirlpool 9760268A Installation Instructions Manual

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the safety instructions provided with any tools
listed here.
Tools needed:
■ level
drill with 1¹⁄₄" (3 cm), ³⁄₈" (9.5 mm), ⁷⁄₆₄" (2.75 mm) and
■
¹⁄₈" (3 mm) drill bits
■
pencil
■
wire stripper or utility knife
■
measuring tape or ruler
■ pliers
■ caulking gun and weatherproof caulking compound
■ duct tape
■ jig saw or keyhole saw
■ flat blade screwdriver
■ metal snips
■ Phillips screwdriver
Parts needed:
1 x ¹⁄₂" conduit
■
■ 1 wall or roof cap
■
metal vent system
■
charcoal filter – for non-vented (recirculating)
installations only
Parts supplied:
Remove parts from packages. Check that all parts were included.
■
hood canopy assembly with ventilator, light bulbs and
transition with back draft dampers installed
■
deflector for non-vented (recirculating) installations
■
Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide
■ filter – installed in hood canopy
■ screws and drywall anchors
■ mounting template
■ 2 piece vent cover
4

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Canopy hood location should be away from strong draft areas,
such as windows, doors and strong heating vents.
Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given
dimensions provide minimum clearance.
Grounded electrical outlet is required. See "Electrical
Requirements" section.
The canopy hood is factory set for venting through the roof or
wall. For non-vented (recirculating) installations see "Non-vented
(recirculating) installations" in "Prepare Location" section.
All openings in ceiling and wall where canopy hood will be
installed must be sealed.
Product dimensions
⁵⁄₁₆
11 "
(28.7 cm)
1" (2.5 cm) min.*
19" (48.3 cm) max.
26"
(66.0 cm)
min.
44"
(111.8 cm)
max.
25"
(63.5 cm)
¹¹⁄₁₆
19 "
(50.0 cm)
*IMPORTANT: For non-vented (recirculating) installations, minimum dimension is
6" (15.2 cm).
³⁄₁₆
13 "
(33.5 cm)
36" (91.4 cm)