Preparation, Installation – NuTone NS6500 Series User Manual
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PreParation
1. Use the dimensional drawings (refer to FiGures 1 - 3) to lay
out the range hood’s mounting holes, wiring access and duc
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twork by marking the cabinet bottom and drywall where appli
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cable. NOTE: Cabinets with recessed bottoms will require wood
shims to make mounting surface flush with cabinet frame.
2.	 Make	cutouts	for	wiring	and	ductwork.
3.	 If	the	hood	is	to	be	ducted,	install	the	ductwork	so	that	is	flush	
to the range hood’s mounting surface.
 refer to FiGure 1 if	the	range	hood	is	to	be	installed	with	a	
horizontal	discharge.
 refer to FiGure 2 and FiGure 3	if	the	range	hood	is	to	be	
installed	with	a	vertical	discharge.
4. Run two-conductor wire (with ground) from a power source to
the	hood	location.	Bring	approximately	12”	of	wiring	through	
wiring	hole	in	cabinet.
5. Drill four 3/32” diameter pilot holes at points where mounting
holes are marked in cabinet bottom.
6. Insert four (4) mounting screws, leaving approximately ¼” of
thread exposed.
7. Remove and retain the mounting screws securing the 3¼” x
10”	and	7”	duct	transitions	to	the	hood.	Install	the	appropriate	
duct	transition	as	described	in	the	installation	section.
installation
1. Remove the necessary duct opening and wiring knockout from
the range hood.
if the range hood is to be installed as a non-ducted unit,	
remove	the	wiring	knockout	only.
if the range hood is to be installed as a ducted unit,
a baffle
plate	is	provided	to	close	off	the	non-ducted	vent.	Install	baffle	
plate	(refer to FiGure 4)	by	sliding	into	place	behind	grille.	
Use	locator	bumps	to	orient	in	grille.
2. For 7” round discharge installation, refer to FiGure 5. Se
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cure	7”	adapter	(included)	to	top	of	hood	using	screws	provided.	
Install	7”	round	damper	(Model	895,	purchased	separately).
For 3¼” x 10” vertical discharge installation, refer to FiG-
ure 6.
Secure 3¼” x 10” transition (if used) to top of hood.
For 3¼” x 10” horizontal discharge installation, refer to 
FiGure 7.
If using supplied 3¼” x 10” duct transition, secure
it to the range hood. Ensure that the damper flap operates
fully and freely. If it does not, remove the damper flap or make
necessary modifications to the installation to insure full and free
operation of the damper flap.
3. Feed the wiring through the access hold and into the electrical
box.
4. Align hood’s keyhole mounting slots over the four (4) partially
installed screws.
5. Making sure the duct positions over the hood’s duct transition,
push	the	hood	against	the	rear	wall.	Secure	hood	by	tightening	
screws.
6. Using a long blade screwdriver, reach into the discharge open
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ing	and	make	sure	the	damper	flap	operates	freely	(vertical	
discharge	only).
FiGure 4
FiGure 6
FiGure 5
FiGure 7
locators
BaFFle
Plate
7” round
adaPter
(included)
secure transition
With screWs
(included)
Position duct
transition in
Wall cutout
horiZontal
