Install Hood Onto Wall - GE UVW8304 Manual Del Propietario Y Instalación

1
INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT
IMPORTANT: Framing must be capable of
supporting 100 lbs.
• Locate at least 2 vertical studs for the installation
bar by tapping drywall with a hammer or use a
stud finder.
• Level the installation bar and center left to right
above the marked line. Hold bar against the wall.
9"
24" minimum over electric range
or cooktop, or 30" minimum over
gas range or cooktop, and 36"
recommended maximum.
• Drill 1/8" pilot holes at the 2 vertical stud locations
through holes in the installation bracket. Secure
the installation bar with supplied screws (A) as
shown above.
Drill Bottom Mounting Hole Locations:
• Hang hood on installation bar or use the table
below to mark the screw hole locations. NOTE: if
installing to the soffit or cabinet, push hood flush
to the soffit or cabinet before marking screw hole
locations.
• Remove the hood and drill 5/16" clearance holes
at marked locations "A" and "B".
A
B
Bottom of Hood
49-2000708 Rev. 3
Installation Instructions
Installation Bar
Centerline of
Installation Space
Centerline of
Installation Space
"A" "B"
30" Model 8-3/4"
1-5/8"
36" Model 14"
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INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT (cont)
• Install wall anchors (C) by tapping the anchors with
a hammer to seat the teeth of the flanges into the
wall. This keeps anchor from rotating.
• Drive the anchor screws until the barrels crimp
against the inside of the wall.
• Remove the screws from the wall anchors before
installing the hood.
2
INSTALL DAMPER
IMPORTANT: Remove shipping tape from damper
and check that the damper moves freely.
• Install the damper to the hood body using screws
(B) from the
top of the
hood, as
shown in
image below.
• Use duct tape
to seal the
connection.
3

INSTALL HOOD ONTO WALL

• Pull house wiring through knockout at the back or
top of the hood.
• Lift the hood and place over the hooks on the
installation bar. Allow the hood to slide down into
position.
• Check to be sure the hood is level and centered.
• Tighten wall anchor screws (C) to finish hood body
installation to the wall.
• Remove cover from junction box inside the hood.
24" minimum over
electric range or
cooktop, or 30"
minimum over
gas range or
cooktop, and 36"
recommended
maximum.
Centerline of
Installation Space
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