Install Wood Mounting Strip - Best WPD29M SERIES Installation Instructions Manual

5. REMOVE THE TRANSITION
Using a Phillips no. 2 screwdriver, remove and discard both screws and washers
retaining the transition to the hood. Remove the transition and the wood mounting
strip (on back of hood) and set aside.

6. INSTALL WOOD MOUNTING STRIP

Measure and mark a level line on wall above cooktop location for the wood
mounting strip (see illustration on page 4).
Center the wood mounting strip over location. See illustration shown at side.
Use no. 10-2'' flat head screws to secure the mounting strip to the drywall.
Make sure to hit the wall studs.
Due to the weight of this hood, ensure that the wood strip is
attached to every available stud, not into the drywall alone.
7. SELECT BLOWER OPTION
INTERIOR BLOWER: Follow all subsequent steps of this manual.
EXTERIOR BLOWER: Discard the exterior blower rough-in plate. Refer to instructions packed with exterior blower and follow
steps 8 to 11, 13 and up of the present manual.
CAUTION
(EXTERIOR OR INTERIOR)
HD0191
HD0192A
1. Drywall
2. Wood mounting strip
3. Flat head screw
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R
R
ETAINING SCREWS AND
ETAINING SCREWS AND
WASHERS WASHERS LOCATION LOCATION
4. Wall anchor location
5. Back of hood outline
6. Wall studs