7INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONSPrepare Location■ It is recommended that the vent system be installed beforehood is installed.■ Before making cutouts, make sure there is proper clearancewithin the ceiling or wall for exhaust vent.■ Check your ceiling height and the hood height maximumbefore you select your hood.■ To avoid damage or dirt, place a thick, heavy covering overcountertop, cooktop, or range.1. Disconnect power.2. Determine which venting method to use: roof or wall.3. Select a flat surface for assembling the range hood. Placecovering over that surface.4. If cabinet has recessed bottom, add wood filler strips on eachside. Locate screws to attach filler strips in locations shown.Determine Wiring Hole LocationCut only one 1¹⁄₄" (3.2 cm) diameter wiring access hole.See Step 2 for wiring hole location instructions. Either wiring holecan be used.1. Determine and clearly mark a vertical centerline on the walland cabinet in the area the vent opening will be made.2. To wire through top:Mark a line 7¹⁄₂" (19.0 cm) from the right of the centerline onthe underside of the cabinet. Mark the point on this line that is2" (5.0 cm) from back wall. Drill a 1¹⁄₄" (3.2 cm) diameter holethrough the cabinet at this point.To wire through rear wall:Mark a line 7¹⁄₂" (19.0 cm) from the right of the centerline onthe underside of the cabinet. Mark the point on this line thatis ³⁄₄" (1.9 cm) from the underside of the cabinet. Drill a1¹⁄₄" (3.2 cm) diameter hole through the rear wall at this point.WARNINGExcessive Weight HazardUse two or more people to move and installrange hood.Failure to do so can result in back or other injury.CabinetbottomWall3" (7.6 cm)Wood filler strips(recessed cabinetbottoms only)3" (7.6 cm)A. CenterlineACenterline2" (5.1 cm)from wall,not cabinetframe7 ¹⁄₂"(19.0 cm)7 ¹⁄₂"(19.0 cm)Centerline³⁄₄" (1.9 cm)