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1. PREPARE THE INSTALLATION
When performing installation, servicing or cleaning the unit, it is recommended to wear safety glasses and gloves.
NOTE: Before proceeding to the installation, check the contents of the box. If items are missing or damaged, contact the manufacturer.
Make sure that the following items are included:
- Hood
- Accessories • Decorative flue assembly (lower and upper flues)
• Hood mounting bracket
• Upper flue mounting bracket
• 2 micromesh filters
• 6" round adapter/damper (for vertical discharge), in a bag
• 3¼" x 10" adapter/damper (for horizontal or vertical discharge)
• Suction cup (taped to one of the GU10 halogen bulbs)
• Bag of parts including: 5 no. 8 x 1½" countersunk screws, 8 no. 8 x 3/4" screws, 6 no. 8 x 3/8" screws,6 drywall anchors,
Parts sold separately:
- Duct, elbows, wall or roof caps.
- Optional flue extension for 10-ft. ceilings model FXE54BLS.
- Non-duct kit model HRKMBLS, mandatory for non-ducted installation.
NOTE: The maximum ceiling height must not exceed 9 ft. when using a non-duct kit.
Before installation, remove and discard the shipping bracket (in grey) and its retaining
screws. See illustration on the right.
2. SELECT INSTALLATION TYPE
NOTE: During the installation, protect countertop and/or cooktop.
2.1 N
-D
I
ON
UCTED
NSTALLATION
The HRKMBLS non-duct kit is required for a non-ducted installation.
2.2 D
I
UCTED
NSTALLATION
Plan where and how the ductwork will be installed.
Install proper-sized ductwork, elbows and roof or wall cap depending on the type of
installation. For vertical discharge, use 6" round or 3¼" x 10" ductwork and for
horizontal discharge use 3¼" x 10" ductwork only. Use metal foil duct tape to seal
duct joints.
2.3 A
I
LL
NSTALLATIONS
The minimum hood distance above cooktop is 24" (30" over a gas range).
A maximum of 30" above cooktop is recommended for best capture of cooking
impurities.
Distances over 30" are at the installer and users discretion providing that ceiling
height and decorative flue length allow it.
C
EILING HEIGHT
8
.
FT
9
.
FT
10
.*
FT
* 10-ft. ceilings require flue extension model FXE54BLS (sold separately).
3 washers, 2 no. 8 x 1/2" screws, 2 neoprene pieces. If need be, discard extra hardware.
M
INIMUM HOOD DISTANCE ABOVE
ELECTRIC RANGE COOKTOP
24
.
IN
28½
.
IN
28½
.
IN
WARNING
!
S
HD0937
M
INIMUM HOOD DISTANCE
ABOVE GAS RANGE COOKTOP
30
.
IN
30
.
IN
30
.
IN
3
CREW LOCATIONS
R
OOF CAP
D
ECORATIVE
F
LUE
H
OOD
R
EFER TO CHART
FOR DISTANCE ABOVE
COOKING SURFACE
HH0246A
3¼"
10"
X
DUCT
6 "
OR
ROUND DUCT
W
ALL
C
AP
3¼"
10"
X
DUCT
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