GE PV976NSS Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 19

2 INSTALL HOOD MOUNTING SCREWS
The 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.
the lower bracket. If the bottom 2 pilot holes do not
wall 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 AND
DEFLECTOR
The duct bracket should be installed against the back
ceiling meets 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.
Secure the bracket to the wall:
• Align the diamond centerline cutout on the bracket to
the penciled centerline on the wall.
• Mark 2 screw hole locations in the wall.
pilot holes in the marked locations.
• If pilot holes do not enter wood studs, enlarge the
(provided).
• 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
or fasteners.
Centerline cutout
• Assemble the air deflector accessory to the
duct cover bracket with the 4 assembly screws
provided. DO NOT tighten screws. This is a temporary
installation.
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