GE ZV950 Installation Instructions Manual page 9

installation instructions
iNSTALL FRAMING
FOR HOOD SUPPORT
i IMPORTANT: Framing must be capable of supporting 100 Ibs.
8"Min. Openingfor Ductwork
I:
Centerline of
Installation
Space
View From Rear
)
]"x6" Min
Mounting
Support
J
J
If drywall is present, mark the screw hole locations for
the top mounting brackets. Remove the template°
• Cutaway enough dITwall to expose 2 vertical studs at
the bracket location indicated on the template°
• Install a horizontal support at least 1" x 6" between t_,vo
wall studs at the top bracket installation location° The
horizontal support must be flush with the room side of
the studs. Use cleats behind both sides of the support
to sect]re the support to wall studs.
• Reinstall drywall.
iNSTALL MOUNTING BRACKETS
This vent hood must he secured to the horizontal support or wall
studs.
• With the template taped in place, use a punch
to mark all mounting screw locafionso
• Drill 1/8" pilot holes at the 6 punched locafionso
• Remove the template°
• The 4 support bracket holes must enter studs
or the horizontal support°
Note: Screws "A" and
"B" are pre-assembled
onto the brackets. Do not
remove these screws.
e
• The t_,volower holes can be enlarged if they did not
enter studs to 3/8"o Tap anchors K_r wall fasteners
into the bottom holes.
- Screws should be inserted by hand into the fasteners
to allow anchors to expand against the wall material.
Remove the screws for final installation.
• Secure the mounting brackets to the wall studs with
wood screws provided.
9