Install Backsplash; Install Wood Mounting Strip - Best WPD38I Serie Instrucciones De Instalación

3. INSTALL BACKSPLASH

ABWPD Series (for 36", 42" and 48" widths range hoods only)
Backsplash must be installed before the hood shell and wall extension (if needed) because the hood shell (and wall extension) covers the
backsplash top mounting screws (see instructions packed with backsplash).

4. INSTALL WOOD MOUNTING STRIP

Due to the weight of this hood, ensure that the wood strip is attached to all of the available wall studs and blocking;
not into the wall alone.
1. Proper structural support is required to accommodate
the weight of the hood. Construct the wall framing using
minimum 2" x 4" lumbers.
2. Mark the center location of the hood.
3. Measure and mark a level line on wall above cooktop
location for the wood mounting strip (see illustration on
page 4). Install 2" x 4" blockings between wall studs where
mounting strip will be installed. Refer to illustration at right.
4. Remove wood mounting strip from back of hood.
5. Position the wood mounting strip on the wall and secure to
the wall studs and blockings using 4 no. 10 x 2" flat head
screws (included in parts bag).
5. REMOVE BAFFLE FILTERS, GREASE DRIP RAIL AND ELECTRICAL COMPARTMENT COVER
A. Remove tape on filters.
Remove filters from hood and set aside.
NOTE: It is recommended to start with the
center one(s).
B. Remove tape on grease drip rail (1).
Lift out grease drip rail and set aside.
Remove electrical compartment cover (2).
6. REMOVE KNOCKOUT OPENING
Punch out the electrical knockout hole on the back of the hood. Install the wire clamp (included
in parts bag).
(OPTIONAL)
CAUTION
HD0482A
A
HD1022
5
Existing
Wood Mounting
Wall Studs
Strip
B
HR0072
Back of Hood
2" x 4"
Blocking
18"
16"
14¼" 15 1 ⁄ "
8
1
2