GE CV936 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 15

Installation instructions
_Alternate Mounting Method
iNSTALL HOOD TO SOFFIT
OR BENEATH CABINETS
IMPORTANT: For additional support and to minimize
vibration during operation, we strongly recommend
that the hood also be secured to the back wall with
wall fasteners.
SKIP THiS STEP IF USING WALL MOUNTING
METHOD
IMPORTANT: Soffit framing must be capable
of supporting 100 Ibs.
When necessary, the hood may be installed so that
it is supported by the soffit.
* The soft=it should be constructed with 2 x 4's.
* Determine the installation location.
* Continue the centerline forward on the bottom
of the cabinet or soffit.
30" Models
"A" "B"
Centerline to Opening
Center of Stud For Ductwork
14-1/2" 10-3/4"W x 8-7/16"D
Mounting screws must be secured to 2 x 4 studs
(Dim. "A") at locations shown in the above chart.
* Allow minimum opening (Dim. "B") to
accommodate the duct transition in the sofIlt.
t
24/8"
RearWall
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4 3/8
' :T
(_ ',8-7/16"
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TopView, FrontSide
2-9/16"
7-1/16"
f
2-1/4"
30"Models
_14-1/2'_1R_14-1/2 '_
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2-3/8" 10-3/4"_
',8#/16"
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29-7/8"
TopView, FrontSide
* Drill four 1/8" pilot boles in locations shown.
- If mounting
to the underside of a cabinet with
a recessed bottom, install shims to fill the gap.
i.........
: Cabinet
or
Soffit
1/4" Gap
EngageKeyhole Slots
andPushBack
to Wall
]
AddShims
If Bottom
Is Recessed
Back
Wall
* Drive mounting screws into the studs until they
protrude 1/4". Tiffs 1/4" gap will provide clearance
to engage the keyhole slots in the top of the hood.
* i,if_ hood onto mounting screws. Slide back against
the rear wall.
* Pull house wiring through the knockout at the rear
or the top of the hood.
* Tighten mounting screws.
Cut a 10-3/4"x 8-7/16" hole through bottom of soffit or cabinet for
duct transition as shown.
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