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INSTALL SUPPORT SYSTEM
1. At hood location, install 2 X 4 cross framing
between ceiling joists using dimensions
shown.
2. Finish the ceiling surface. Be sure to mark
the location of the ceiling joists and cross
framing.
3. Position the support frame as shown. The
UP ARROW should point towards the ceiling
after installation.
4. Secure the upper half of support frame to
joists and cross framing with four screws
(6x70mm and four washers (D.6.4mm).
Make sure screws are driven into center of
joists and framing for maximum strength.
5. Adjust the overall height of the support frame.
Loosen and re-tighten the 4 screws in the
height adjustment slots as necessary.
Insert 4 screws (3.9x9.5mm) and 4 washers
(D.4.5mm) located in the Hardware
Package.
Note that the hood height is 10” and that the
bottom of the hood must be 24” min. and 30”
max. above the cooktop.
CEILING
JOISTS
CROSS FRAMING
FRONT
HEIGHT
ADJUSTMENT
SLOTS
SUPPORT
FRAME
9 13 /
16
”
DRYWALL
MOUNTING
SCREWS
(6x70mm)
WASHERS
(Ø6.4mm)
TOP VIEW OF
SUPPORT FRAME
9 13 /
16
”
7 13 /
16
”