Installation; Install Damper; Install Hood Onto Wall - GE PVW1030 Installation Instructions Manual

1
INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT
IMPORTANT: Framing must be capable of supporting
100 lbs.
1. Locate a minimum of 1 vertical stud for the
installation bar by tapping drywall with a hammer or
use a stud finder.
2. Level the installation bar and center left to right
above the marked line. Hold bar against the wall.
8"
24" minimum over electric range
or cooktop, or 30" minimum over
gas range or cooktop, and 36"
recommended maximum.
3. Drill 1/8" pilot holes at the 1 vertical stud locations
through holes in the installation bracket. Secure the
installation bar with supplied screws (A) as shown
above.
Drill Bottom Mounting Hole Locations:
1. Hang hood on installation bar to mark anchor
locations. Mark hole locations through the back of
the hood.
2. If installing to the cabinet, hold the hood flush to the
cabinet to mark screw hole locations
3. Remove the hood and drill 5/16" clearance holes
centered at the marks you made.
Bottom of Hood
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Installation

Installation
Bar
Centerline of
Installation Space
Centerline of
Installation Space
Wall Anchor
Locations
1
INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT (Cont.)
• Install wall anchors (C) by tapping the anchors with
a hammer to seat the teeth of the flanges into the
wall. This keeps anchor from rotating.
• Drive the anchor screws until the barrels crimp
against the inside of the wall.
• Remove the screws from the wall anchors before
installing the hood.
2

INSTALL DAMPER

IMPORTANT: Remove shipping tape from damper
and check that damper moves freely.
Install Top Damper:
• Install the top damper to the hood
body as shown in Figure A using
screws (B) from top of hood.
3

INSTALL HOOD ONTO WALL

CAUTION
2 people are required to lift and
position the hood onto the mounting bracket.
• Pull house wiring through knockout at the back or
top of the hood.
• Lift the hood and place over the hooks on the
installation bar. Allow the hood to slide down into
position.
• Check to be sure the hood is level and centered.
• Tighten wall anchor screws (C) to finish hood body
installation to the wall.
• Remove cover from junction box inside the hood.
24" minimum over electric
range or cooktop, or 30"
minimum over gas range
or cooktop, and 36"
recommended maximum.
Figure A
Centerline of
Installation Space
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