FRIGIDAIRE 316488524 - Manual (Page 10)

10 10 10 10 10 Installing the hood
Install framing for hood support Install framing for hood support Install framing for hood support Install framing for hood support Install framing for hood support
• If drywall is present, mark the screw hole
locations. Remove the template.
• Cut away enough drywall to expose 2 vertical
studs at the holes location indicated by the
template.
Install two horizontal supports at least 1" x 6"
between two wall studs at the bottom and top
mounting holes installation location.
• The horizontal support must be flush with the
room side of the studs.
Use cleats behind both sides of the support to
secure to wall studs.
• Reinstall drywall and refinish.
IMPOR
IMPOR IMPOR IMPOR IMPORT T T T TANT ANT ANT ANT ANT- - - - - Framing must be capable of Framing must be capable of Framing must be capable of Framing must be capable of Framing must be capable of
supporting 100 lbs. supporting 100 lbs. supporting 100 lbs. supporting 100 lbs. supporting 100 lbs.
1"x6" Min.
Mounting
Support
Centerline of
Installation
Space
View From Rear
Cleats
8-1/2"min. opening for ductwork
Mounting the hood Mounting the hood Mounting the hood Mounting the hood Mounting the hood
2 people are required to lift and position the hood
onto the mounting screws.
• Place the template on the wall along the horizon-
tal line, make sure the template is leveled and
centered with the centerline.
• Mark “upper” screw holes locations in the wall.
• IMPORTANT. Check to be sure that hole locations
are leveled and correctly centered by the vertical
centerline.
• Drive “upper” wood screws by hand. Leave ¼ “ of
distance between the screw head and the wall.
• Remove the grease filter and mount the hood
onto the “upper” screws.
• Mark “lower” wood screw holes locations in the
wall using a pencil.