9. INSTALLTHE ADAPTERAND THE TRANSITION(IF NEEDBE)
(INTERNAL BLOWER(S)HOOD ONLY)
Using standard 3/8" screws provided, secure the adapter to the top (or back) of the hood (2 screws for a 31A '' x 10"
adapter/damper
and 4 screws for a 4V2"x 18V2"adapter). Seal the adapter to the hood using duct tape. For round ducting, install
an appropriate sized transition and seal the joints with duct tape.
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10. INSTALLWOOD MOUNTINGSTRIP
Measure and mark a level line on wall above cooktop location for the wood
mounting strip (see illustration at right and under step 2). Remove wood mounting
strip from back of hood.
Use no. 10 - 2" flat head screws to secure the mounting strip to the drywall. Make
sure to hit the wall studs.
IDue to the weight of this hood, ensure that the wood
strip isI
attached to all of the available
studs (2 studs minimum
for a 30" I
Iwidth hood, more as hood width increases);
not into the drywall I
Ial°ne.
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ceiling.
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1. Drywall
4. Wall anchor location
2. Wood mounting
strip
5. Back of hood out!ine
3. Flat head screw
6. Wall studs
11. INSTALLANKE60REClRCULATION KIT
(NON-DUCTEDINSTALLATION ONLY)
Refer to the instructions sheet included with the recirculation kit for details.
12. INSTALL AEE OPTIONAL SOFFIT CHIMNEY
(DUCTED INSTALLATION ONLY)
Refer to the instructions sheet included with the optional soffit chimney.
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