Installation instructions, Important, 1 install framing for hood support – GE PV970NSS User Manual
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1 INSTALL FRAMING FOR HOOD
SUPPORT
IMPORTANT
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Framing must be capable of
supporting 100 lbs.
If drywall is present, mark the screw hole locations
for the top mounting brackets. Remove the
template.
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studs at the bracket location indicated on the
template.
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between two wall studs at the mounting screw
location. The horizontal support must be flush
with the room side of the studs. Use cleats behind
both sides of the support to secure to wall studs.
NOTE: 2 horizontal supports will be needed if there
is a stud located between the horizontal screw
locations (see figure).
IMPORTANT: Reinstall drywall for an even mounting
surface.
Installation Instructions
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installation
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• Locate the template packed with the literature.
–Measure 36” from the floor to the top of the
cooking surface. Add hood installation height
determined on pages 8 and 13. Mark that location.
–Use a level to draw a straight pencil line on the wall.
–Tape the template in position along the penciled
line. CHECK TO BE SURE THE TEMPLATE IS LEVEL.
Ceiling ducting:
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• Use a level to draw a line straight up, from the
centerline on the template to the ceiling.
• Measure 5” from the back wall to the centerline of
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NOTE: If drywall is not present, add drywall thickness
to the 5” dimension.
Wall Ducting:
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• Use a level to draw a line straight up from the
centerline on the template.
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indicates the bottom installation height, to the
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the hood.
• Wiring should enter the back wall at least 18”
above the bottom of the hood and within 5” of the
left side of the centerline.
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REAR WALL
MOUNTING TEMPLATE
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ALIGN BOTTOM EDGE
WITH PENCIL LINE
INDICATING BOTTOM
OF THE HOOD
11-7/16"
Installation Height
Horizontal Line
CL
DRILL 2 (TWO) 3/16" PILOT HOLES THROUGH STUDS OR REAR WALL SUPPORT
10-1/8"
12-08 JR
2"
DRILL 2 (TWO) 3/16" PILOT HOLES THROUGH STUDS OR REAR WALL SUPPORT
12-1/2"
WALL VENT IS 27-3/4" MIN.
ABOVE THE INSTALLATION
HEIGHT
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Ceiling
House Wiring
Location
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18”
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installation
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