GE MONOGRAM ZV900 - Manual (Page 16)

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Installation Instructions
INSTALLATION—RECIRCULATING
DUCTWORK, WIRING LOCATIONS
• Determine the exact location of the vent hood.
• Locate the template packed with the literature.
• Measure 36
″ from the floor to the top of the cooking
surface. Add hood installation height determined on
page 7. Mark that location.
• Tape the template in position along the penciled line.
CHECK TO BE SURE THE TEMPLATE IS LEVEL.
• Use a level to draw a line straight up, from the
centerline on the template to the ceiling.
HOUSE WIRING LOCATION:
• The junction box is located on the top left side of
the hood.
• Wiring should enter the back wall at least 22 ″
above the bottom of the hood, and within 6 ″
of the centerline.
INSTALL FRAMING FOR HOOD
SUPPORT
IMPORTANT:
Framing must be capable of
supporting 100 lbs.
If drywall is present, mark the screw hole locations for
the top mounting brackets. Remove the template.
• Cut away enough drywall to expose 2 vertical studs
at the bracket location indicated on the template.
• Install a horizontal support at least 1 ″ x 6 ″
between two wall studs at the bottom mounting
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
secure to wall studs.
• Reinstall drywall.
1
Centerline of
Installation
Space
8" Min. Opening for Ductwork
View From Rear
Cleats
1" x 6" Min.
Mounting
Support
Centerline of
installation
space
View from rear
cleats
1” x 6” min.
mounting
support
Ceiling