Install Hood To Soffit Or Beneath Cabinets - GE CV936 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

4 Alternate Mounting Method
INSTALL HOOD TO SOFFIT OR
BENEATH CABINETS
SKIP THIS STEP IF USING WALL MOUNTING
METHOD
IMPORTANT: Framing must be capable of
supporting 100 lbs (45.3 kg)
When necessary, the hood may be installed so that it is
supported by the soffit.
• The soffit should be constructed with 2 x 4's.
• Determine the installation location.
• Continue the centerline forward on the bottom of the
cabinet or soffit.
B
A
"A"
Centerline to
Center of Stud
30" Models 14½"
36" Models 17½"
• Mounting screws must be secured to 2 x 4 studs
(Dim. "A") at locations shown in the above chart.
• Allow minimum opening (Dim. "B") to accommodate
the duct transition in the soffit.
Rear Wall
2-3/8"
5-3/8"
Top View, Front Side
Cut a 10¾" x 8-7/16" hole through bottom of soffit or cabinet
for duct transition as shown.
Installation Instructions
A
"B"
Opening
For Ductwork
10¾"W x 8-7/16"D
10¾"W x 8-7/16"D
5-3/8"
8-7/16"
C
IMPORTANT: For additional support and to minimize
vibration during operation, we strongly recommend that
the hood also be secured to the back wall with wall
fasteners.
2-9/16" 14-1/2"
2-3/8"
7-1/16"
2-1/4"
2-9/16"
17-1/2"
2-3/8"
7-1/16"
2-1/4"
• Drill four 1/8" pilot holes in locations shown.
– If mounting to the underside of a cabinet with a
recessed bottom, install shims to fill the gap.
• Drive mounting screws into the studs until they
protrude ¼". This ¼" gap will provide clearance to
engage the keyhole slots in the top of the hood.
• Lift hood onto mounting screws. Slide back against
the rear wall.
• Pull house wiring through the knockout at the rear or
the top of the hood.
• Tighten mounting screws.
15
30" Models
14-1/2"
10-3/4"
8-7/16"
C
29-7/8"
Top View, Front Side
36" Models
17-1/2"
10-3/4"
8-7/16"
C
35-7/8"
Top View, Front Side
Cabinet or
Soffit
Transition
Add Shims
¼" Gap
If Bottom Is
Recessed
Engage Keyhole
Slots and Push
Back to Wall
12"
12"
Back Wall
1 Ft = 0.3 m
1" = 2.5 cm