DCS DCS-VH-48HS Use And Installation Manual

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8Vent Hood Installation (without soffit)SITE PREPARATION:In cases where the installation site does not have a soffit structure, the Vent Hood assembly may besecured directly to the wall from the rear of the unit.NOTE- When installing the vent hood directly to the rear wall, an adequate structural wall support (studs)must exist to secure the unit.NOTE- The DCS Duct Cover should be ordered and installed when installing the vent hood in a site without asoffit. DCS offers both a 6” and 12” height Duct Covers. Keep the 6 or 12 inch dimension in mind when allow-ing for clearance between the top of the Vent Hood and the ceiling. (see Fig. 4)1. With the Vent Hood width, and installation site in mind, mark the centerline of the installation.2. See the chart in Fig.4 to determine the centerline to centerline dimension of wall mounting holesfor the particular model being installed.3. Cut away enough drywall (if installed) to expose 2 vertical studs (1 on each side of the Hoodcenter line) It will be necessary to A) construct a plywood wall insert (See Fig 5) or B) installaligning wall studs. (See Fig 6).WALL MOUNTING:After an adequate wall structure has been completed, secure the DCS Duct Cover (6” or 12”) to thetop of the vent hood. Carefully lift the hood with the duct cover into the installation site and securethe hood into the wall structure with 6 (six) mounting screws. Once the Hood assembly has beensecured to the wall, the front of the Soffit Chimney may be removed for ductwork connections.-GO TO FINISHING THE INSTALLATION Pg.910"MinimumAdditionalWall StudsInstalled"C" "C"Centerline ofinstallation space.HOOD WIDTH10"MinimumPlywood Sheet(wall hole cut out x drywall thickness")No additionalwall studsneededHOOD WIDTHFIG.05 FIG.06