FRIGIDAIRE PL36WC51EC - Manual (Page 7)

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PREPARE THE HOOD
(NON - DUCTED HOODS ONLY)
Note: The following materials must be purchased separately for non-ducted recirculation installations.
• Non - Ducted Recirculation Kit, Model DFKTWC51EC.
• 5” diameter metal duct.
1. Discard discharge collar and damper supplied with the hood. Install the 5” to 6” adapter supplied with the Non-Ducted
Recirculation Kit. Fig. 10.
2. Secure the plenum to the flue mounting bracket with (2) 3.9x6mm flat head screws (the screws are supplied with the
Non-Ducted Recirculation Kit “DFKTWC51EC”). Fig. 11.
INSTALL THE HOOD
(DUCTED AND NON-DUCTED HOODS)
Note: at least two people will be required to mount the hood.
1. Raise the hood into its mounting position.
2. Align the rectangular opening on the back of the hood with the wall-mounting bracket. Gently lower the hood until it
securely engages the bracket. Fig. 12.
3. Level the hood with 2 mounting screws (3.9x9.5mm) and secure with (4) mounting screws. Use drywall anchors provided
if wall studs or framing are not available. Fig. 12.
4. On ducted hoods, attach 6” round metal duct between the hood’s blower collar and duct that leads to the outside location.
5. On non-ducted hoods, attach 5” round metal expandable duct between the 5”-6” adapter on the hood and the connector
on the plenum.
6. Tape all duct joints to make them secure and air tight.
7. Plug the power cord into the electric wall receptacle. Tuck excess cord behind the flue.
FIG.12
MOUNTING SCREWS
(4.8x38mm)
RECTANGULAR
CUTOUT
WALL FRAMING
MOUNTING
BRACKET
MOUNTING SCREWS
(4.8x38mm)
MOUNTING SCREWS
(3.9x9.5mm)
FIG.10 FIG.11
5”-6”
ADAPTER 3.9x6mm
FLAT HEAD
SCREWS
PLENUM
FLUE MOUNTING
BRACKET