Install Hood To Soffit Or Beneath Cabinets - GE JV966DSS 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: Soffit framing must be capable
of supporting 100 lbs.
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 14-1/2
36" Models 17-1/2
• 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"
C
Top View, Front Side
"
"
Cut a 10-3/4 x 8-7/16 hole through bottom of soffit or cabinet for
duct transition as shown.
Installation Instructions
A
"B"
Opening
For Ductwork
"
" "
10-3/4 W x 8-7/16 D
" "
"
10-3/4 W x 8-7/16 D
5-3/8"
8-7/16"
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 1/4 . This 1/4 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
1/4" Gap
Engage Keyhole Slots
and Push Back
to Wall
"
12"
12"
Add Shims
If Bottom
Is Recessed
Back
Wall