GE PV970NSS - Manual (Page 15)

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Installation Instructions
3 INSTALL DUCT BRACKET
The duct bracket should be installed against the back wall
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the wall should be level for the bracket and duct cover to fit
flush. This bracket will hold the duct cover in place at the top.
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• Align the diamond centerline cutout on the bracket with the
penciled centerline on the wall.
• Mark 2 screw hole locations in the wall.
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• If pilot holes do not enter wood studs, enlarge the holes to
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• If mounting directly to a masonry wall, obtain appropriate
#10 masonry screw anchors. Drill and install per the
fastener supplier’s instructions.
• Drive screws, by hand, into the fasteners to allow anchors
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2 INSTALL HOOD MOUNTING
SCREWS
The two upper mounting screws must enter the
horizontal support or wall studs.
• With the template taped in place, use a punch to mark
mounting bracket screw locations.
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lower bracket. If the bottom 2 pilot holes do not enter
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fastener anchors (provided).
• Remove the template.
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between the screw head and the wall. This will allow the
keyhole slot on the hood frame to engage the screw
head.
IMPORTANT: Use the mounting screws provided.
DO NOT USE DRYWALL SCREWS.
• Check to be sure the mounting screws are horizontally
level.
Centerline cutout
4 MOUNT THE HOOD
WARNING:
2 people are required to lift
and position the hood onto the mounting screws.
• Lift the hood onto the mounting screws.
• If using a wall fastener, make sure the washer is in front
of the flange and not behind it. Check with a level before
tightening the screws.
• Install lower screws to pull the hood tight against the wall.
Tighten
screws
Install
screws
REAR WALL
MOUNTING TEMPLATE
V e rt ical
Centerline
ALIGN BOTTOM EDGE
WITH PENCIL LINE
INDICATING BOTTOM
OF THE HOOD
11-7/16"
Installation Height
Horizontal Line
CL
DRILL 2 (TWO) 3/16" PILOT HOLES THROUGH STUDS OR REAR WALL SUPPORT
10-1/8"
12-08 JR
2"
DRILL 2 (TWO) 3/16" PILOT HOLES THROUGH STUDS OR REAR WALL SUPPORT
12-1/2"
WALL VENT IS 27-3/4" MIN.
ABOVE THE INSTALLATION
HEIGHT
31-14772 Printed in Mexico
Bottom
screw
location