Installation Requirements; Tools And Parts; Location Requirements - Whirlpool 30" (76.2 CM) Manual

Tools and Parts

Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed
here.
Tools needed
Level
Drill with 1¼" (3 cm), ³⁄₈" (9.5 mm), ⁷⁄₆₄" (2.75 mm) and
¹⁄₈" (3 mm) drill bits
Pencil
Wire stripper or utility knife
Tape measure or ruler
Pliers
Caulking gun and weatherproof caulking compound
Vent clamps
Jigsaw or keyhole saw
Flat-blade screwdriver
Metal snips
Metric Allen wrench set
Parts needed
¹⁄₂" conduit
Two ½" (12.7 mm) UL listed or CSA approved strain reliefs
3 UL listed wire connectors
1 wall or roof cap
Metal vent system
Charcoal Filter Kit Part Number 4396848 - for non-vented
(recirculating) installations only. See "Assistance or Service"
section to order.
Parts supplied
Remove parts from packages. Check that all parts are included.
Hood canopy assembly with ventilator, light bulbs and
transition with back draft dampers installed
Deflector for non-vented (recirculating) installations
Literature package
Filter(s) - depending on model and size
Mounting template
2-piece vent cover
Trim piece
Adhesive tape
3 - Trim brackets
4 - 5 x 35 mm screws
12 - 3 x 9 mm screws
2 - 6 x 70 mm screws
2 - 10 x 60 mm drywall anchors
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

Location Requirements

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Have a qualified technician install the range hood. It is the
installer's responsibility to comply with installation clearances
specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating
plate is located behind the left filter on the rear wall of the range
hood.
Range hood location should be away from strong draft areas,
such as windows, doors and strong heating vents.
Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given
dimensions provide minimum clearance.
Grounded electrical outlet is required. See "Electrical
Requirements" section.
The range hood is factory set for venting through the roof or wall.
For non-vented (recirculating) installations see "Non-vented
(recirculating) Installations" in "Connect Vent System" section.
Charcoal Filter Kit Part Number 4396848 is available from your
dealer or an authorized parts distributor.
All openings in ceiling and wall where range hood will be installed
must be sealed.
For Mobile Home Installations
The installation of this range hood must conform to the
Manufactured Home Construction Safety Standards, Title 24
CFR, Part 328 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home
Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD, Part 280) or when such
standard is not applicable, the standard for Manufactured Home
Installation 1982 (Manufactured Home Sites, Communities and
Setups) ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A*, or latest edition, or with local
codes.
Product Dimensions
8¹⁄₁₆"
(20.5 cm)
*4⁷⁄₈"
*(12.4 cm) min.
7⁴¹⁄₆₄"
(19.4 cm) min.
14⁹⁄₁₆"
(37 cm) max.
*21¹³⁄₃₂"
*(54.4 cm) min.
24¹¹⁄₆₄"
(61.4 cm) min.
31⁷⁄₆₄"
(79 cm) max.
19¹⁹⁄₆₄"
(49 cm)
*Non-vented (recirculating) installations
8³⁄₁₆"
(20.8 cm)
16¹⁷⁄₃₂"
(42 cm)
11³⁷⁄₆₄"
(29.4 cm)
29⁵⁹⁄₆₄"
(76 cm)