BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. • IMPORTANT – Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. • IMPORTANT – Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • Note to Installer – Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer. •...
DETERMINE INSTALLATION HEIGHT *30" Recommended 36" Min. *9-ft. to 10-ft. ceilings may be 25-1/2" to 30" clearance. The distance between the cooking surface and the bottom of the 538Dia2 hood must be at least 25-1/2". The 30" recommended installation height, above the standard 36” countertop, will ensure duct cover fit to the ceiling.
Round roof cap * Actual length of straight duct plus duct fitting equivalent. Equivalent length of duct pieces are based on actual tests conducted by GE Evaluation Engineering and reflect requirements for good venting performance with any ventilation hood. Total...
STEP 1 CONSTRUCT CEILING SUPPORT Plan the location Determine the exact location of the vent hood. • Use a plumb bob to check location to be sure countertop/ cooktop location below the hood will align exactly. • The hood should project forward 1-1/2" beyond the front edge of the cooking appliance.
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Installation Instructions STEP 1 CONSTRUCT CEILING SUPPORT (cont.) EXAMPLE B EXAMPLE C 16" Joist 11-1/4" Install Cross-Framing Spacing Symmetrically About Duct/Cooktop Centerline 8" Duct 7-1/4" Front of Hood Top View—Ceiling Joists Run Perpendicular to Front of Hood 11-1/4" Install Cross-Framing Symmetrically About Duct/Cooktop Centerline 7-1/4"...
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Installation Instructions STEP 1 CONTINUED • Arrange cross-framing in the ceiling to suit the existing structure. See examples. – Secure each 2 x 4 block with at least four (4) #10 wood screws, 3" long (not supplied). Use 8 wood screws total for the two supports.
STEP 2 REMOVE THE PACKAGING The vent hood is packed separately from the decorative duct cover or accessory covers ZX1059SFSS or ZX10510SFSS. • Remove the frame, cover, parts box and packaging. • Remove junction box cover. • Install strain relief onto junction box cover. STEP 3 CHECK INSTALLATION HARDWARE Locate the hardware accessory pack shipped with the hood and check contents.
STEP 4 MOUNT TEMPLATE • Align the template with the marks on the ceiling and tape in place. – Be sure the template is oriented correctly, with the front of the hood. • Use a plumb bob to be sure the mounting holes will provide parallel alignment with the countertop below.
STEP 6 SECURE WIRING • Route house wiring through the ceiling hole and pull a length to reach the hood junction box, approximately 6" below the support. Support Frames • Tape the wire to the left side of the frame 538Dia20 support to prevent damage during installation and service.
STEP 8 INSTALL DECORATIVE DUCT COVERS • Pretap or drive decorative screw into the screw holes on the support frame. This will make screw installation easier. • Separate the two decorative duct covers. • Select the inside cover (top), which has two screw holes in the top.
STEP 10 CONNECT ELECTRICAL Verify that power is turned off at the source. WARNING: If house wiring is not 2-wire with a ground wire, a ground must be provided by the installer. When house wiring is aluminum, be sure to use UL-approved antioxidant compound and aluminum-to-copper connectors.
Installation Instructions STEP 12 INSTALL FILTERS, FINALIZE INSTALLATION Filter Slots • Remove protective film on the filters. 538Dia25 • Tip the filter into the lower slots at the rear of the opening. Lift the filter and pull the knob forward until the filter rests on the slots.
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Pub. No. 49-80153-3 08-09 JR Printed in Italy Note: While performing installations described in this book, safety glasses or goggles should be worn. For Monogram ® local service in your area, call 1.800.444.1845. Note: Product improvement is a continuing endeavor at General Electric.