GE UVW9304 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 20

4 (Alternate Mounting Method) INSTALL HOOD TO SOFFIT OR CABINET
(Cont.)
• Drill two 1/8" pilot holes at a distance of 10" from the
back wall in the horizontal wood supports. This is the
vertical distance between mounting keyholes and
back wall as shown in Figure C
• Drill two more 1/8" pilot holes at a distance of 3" from
the back wall in the horizontal wood supports. This is
the vertical distance between mounting screw holes
and back wall as shown in Figure C.
• For top venting, allow minimum opening (Dim. B) to
accommodate damper in soffit or cabinet.
• For back venting, allow minimum opening (Dim. C) to
accommodate damper in back wall.
Back Wall
10"
• Drive mounting Screw (A) into the studs until they
protrude 1/4". This 1/4" gap will provide clearance to
engage the keyhole slots in the top of the hood.
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Installation Instructions
3"
A
Figure C
• The hood must also be secured to the back wall.
Follow instruction on page 18, "Drill Bottom
Mounting Hole Locations" for installation to the
back wall.
• Follow instructions on page 17 "House Wiring
Locations" for wiring setup.
• Lift hood onto mounting screws. Slide back against
the rear wall.
• Pull house wiring through the knockout at the rear or
top of the hood.
• Tighten mounting screws (A).
• Once the hood is secured to the soffit or cabinet,
drive screws (C) to secure the hood to the back wall.
1/4" Gap
Keyholes
for Soffit
or Cabinet
Mounting
Soffit or Cabinet
Engage Keyhole Slots
and Push Back at Wall
Back
Wall
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