Step 2A Install Hood Onto Wall - GE Monogram ZV48T Installation Instructions Manual

STEP 2A INSTALL HOOD ONTO WALL

SKIP THIS STEP IF INSTALLING BENEATH A SOFFIT
OR CABINET, GO TO STEP 2B.
• Locate at least 2 vertical studs at the wood support.
• Center the supplied wood support, left to right and
below the 15-3/8" marked line.
15-3/8"
30"
to
36"
• Secure the wood support to 2 or more vertical studs,
using at least 2 of the 4 supplied long screws.
IMPORTANT: Screws must penetrate at least 1-1/2"
into vertical studs. Countersink screws into support.
Note: The mounting
screws must remain in
their original shipping
location. These screws
are positioned to engage
the keyhole slots in the
back of the hood.
1/4"
Gap
• Adjust depth of original mounting screws in the
wood support until they protrude 1/4" forward. This
1/4" gap will provide clearance to hang the hood.
Installation Instructions
Wood
Support
Centerline of
Installation
Space
Original Mounting
Screws as Shipped
IMPORTANT: Framing must be capable of
supporting up to 150 lbs.
Install Transition Onto Top of Hood
IMPORTANT: Remove
shipping tape from
damper and check that
damper moves freely.
• Place the transition piece over the hood exhaust and
secure with 4 screws provided.
• Use duct tape to seal the connection. Check to be sure
the damper 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 the
junction box.
• Place the hood over the wood support. Be sure the
mounting screws engage the keyhole slots in the back of
the hood.
• Check to be sure the hood is level and centered.
30"
to
36"
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". Insert anchors for wall fasteners into bottom
holes. Remove anchor screws and add flat washers
provided. Drive screws into anchors and tighten.
• Install 4 additional screws through the back of the
hood and into the wood support.
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Duct
Transition
Centerline of
Installation
Space