Installation Instructions - GE PV976NSS Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

DUCTWORK, WIRING LOCATIONS
• Locate the template packed with the literature.
–Measure 36" from the floor to the top of the
cooking surface. Add hood installation height
determined on pages 8 and 13. Mark that location.
–Use a level to draw a straight pencil line on the wall.
–Tape the template in position along the penciled
line. CHECK TO BE SURE THE TEMPLATE IS LEVEL.
5" c enterline
to wall
House Wiring
Location
WALL VENT IS 27-3/4" MIN.
DRILL 2 (TWO) 3/16" PILOT HOLES THROUGH STUDS OR REAR WALL SUPPORT
ABOVE THE INSTALLATION
HEIGHT
18"
Min.
DRILL 2 (TWO) 3/16" PILOT HOLES THROUGH STUDS OR REAR WALL SUPPORT
Horizontal Line
Ceiling ducting:
• Use a level to draw a line straight up, from the
centerline on the template to the ceiling.
• Measure 5" from the back wall to the centerline of
NOTE: If drywall is not present, add drywall thickness
to the 5" dimension.
Wall Ducting:
• Use a level to draw a line straight up from the
centerline on the template.
indicates the bottom installation height, to the
elongated for duct elbow.)
HOUSE WIRING LOCATION:
the hood.
• Wiring should enter the back wall at least 18"
above the bottom of the hood and within 5" of the
left side of the centerline.
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Installation Instructions

Ceiling
Wall vent
5"
min. above
C
L installation
height
10-1/8"
REAR WALL
MOUNTING TEMPLATE
C L
ALIGN BOTTOM EDGE
WITH PENCIL LINE
INDICATING BOTTOM
OF THE HOOD
12-1/2"
Installation Height
31-14772 Printed in Mexico 12-08 JR
1 INSTALL FRAMING FOR HOOD
SUPPORT
IMPORTANT
Framing must be capable of
supporting 100 lbs.
Centerline of
installation
space
If drywall is present, mark the screw hole locations
for the top mounting brackets. Remove the
template.
studs at the bracket location indicated on the
template.
between two wall studs at the mounting screw
location. The horizontal support must be flush
with the room side of the studs. Use cleats behind
both sides of the support to secure to wall studs.
NOTE: 2 horizontal supports will be needed if there
is a stud located between the horizontal screw
locations (see figure).
IMPORTANT: Reinstall drywall for an even mounting
surface.
View from rear
cleats
mounting
support
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