Construct Ceiling Support - Monogram ZV925 Installation Instructions Manual

CONSTRUCT CEILING SUPPORT

Plan the Location of the Hood and Ductwork
■ U se a plumb bob to check the location. The
countertop/cooktop below the hood must be
centered with the hood.
■ T he hood should extend beyond the front
and rear edge of the cooking appliance.
■ T he duct in the ceiling must be centered
over the cooktop.
Ceiling Support Structure
■ A t the hood location, install 2 x 4 cross framing
between ceiling joists as shown. (2x4's are required to
support the weight of the hood.)
EXAMPLE A
16" joist
spacing
1" = 2.5 cm; 1' = 0.3 m
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Installation Preparation
Align with center
of cooktop
Install cross-framing
symmetrically over duct/
cooktop centerline
8" duct
7-1/16"
Top view – ceiling joists parallel to front of hood
Front
13-3/4"
27-9/16"
■ A rrange cross framing in the ceiling to suit the existing
structure.
■ Y our ceiling joists will be like one of the following
examples.
10-1/16"
2x4 cross
framing
Align duct to
Front
center of cooktop
of
hood
Ceiling
Hood ducting
centerline
Side view
Cooktop
outline
Cooktop
Countertop
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