GE Profile PV976 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 15

Installation Instructions
[-_ 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.
• Drill 1/8" pilot holes in 4 of the punched locations
in the lower bracket. If the bottom 2 pilot holes do not enter
wood, enlarge the holesto S/8" and install metal wall
fastener anchors (provided).
• Removethe template.
• Installthe 2 top mounting screws,leave 1/4" gap between
the screw head and the wall. This will allow the keghole
slot on the hood frame to engage the screw head.
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IMPORTANT: Usethe mounting screws provided.
DONOTUSEDRYWALL SCREWS.
• Checkto be sure the mounting screws are horizontallg level.
INSTALL DUCT BRACKET
The duct bracket should be installed against the back wall
and flush with the ceiling;the point where the ceiling meets
the wall should be levelfor 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
with the penciled centerline on the wall.
• Hark 2 screw hole locations in the wall.
• Drill 1/8" pilot holes in the marked locations.
• If pilot holesdo not enter wood studs, enlarge the holes
to 3/8" and install metal wall fastener anchors (provided).
• If mounting directlg to a masonrg wall, obtain appropriate
#10 masonrg screw anchors. Drill and install per the
fastener supplier's instructions.
• Drive screws bg hand, into the fasteners to allow anchors
to expand. Removethe screws.
• Securethe bracket to the wall with wood screws and/or
fasteners.
Centerline cutout
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F4-] MOUNT THE HOOD
_4, WARNING:2people
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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