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

2 INSTALL HOOD MOUNTING
SCREWS
The two upper mounting screws must enter the
horizontal support or wall studs.
• With the template taped in place, use a punch to mark
mounting bracket screw locations.
lower bracket. If the bottom 2 pilot holes do not enter
fastener anchors (provided).
• Remove the template.
between the screw head and the wall. This will allow the
keyhole slot on the hood frame to engage the screw
head.
WALL VENT IS 27-3/4" MIN.
DRILL 2 (TWO) 3/16" PILOT HOLES THROUGH STUDS OR REAR WALL SUPPORT
ABOVE THE INSTALLATION
HEIGHT
DRILL 2 (TWO) 3/16" PILOT HOLES THROUGH STUDS OR REAR WALL SUPPORT
Horizontal Line
IMPORTANT: Use the mounting screws provided.
DO NOT USE DRYWALL SCREWS.
• Check to be sure the mounting screws are horizontally
level.
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Installation Instructions

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
3 INSTALL DUCT BRACKET
The duct bracket should be installed against the back wall
the wall should be level for the bracket and duct cover to fit
flush. This bracket will hold the duct cover in place at the top.
• Align the diamond centerline cutout on the bracket with the
penciled centerline on the wall.
• Mark 2 screw hole locations in the wall.
• If pilot holes do not enter wood studs, enlarge the holes to
• If mounting directly to a masonry wall, obtain appropriate
#10 masonry screw anchors. Drill and install per the
fastener supplier's instructions.
• Drive screws, by hand, into the fasteners to allow anchors
fasteners.
Centerline cutout
4 MOUNT THE HOOD
WARNING:
2 people are required to lift
and position the hood onto the mounting screws.
• Lift the hood onto the mounting screws.
• If using a wall fastener, make sure the washer is in front
of the flange and not behind it. Check with a level before
tightening the screws.
• Install lower screws to pull the hood tight against the wall.
Tighten
screws
Bottom
Install
screw
screws
location
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