Installation instructions, Install hood to soffit or beneath cabinets – GE ZV48SSFSS User Manual

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Installation Instructions

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“A” Centerline to Stud

and Keyhole Slots

“B” Hood Width At

the Top

ZV48T

19-9/16"

40"

ZV48S

23-9/16"

47-15/16"

ZV36T

13-9/16"

28"

ZV36S

17-9/16"

35-15/16"

ZV30T

10-9/16"

22"

ZV30S

14-9/16"

29-15/16"

INSTALL HOOD TO SOFFIT OR BENEATH CABINETS

SKIP THIS STEP IF USING WALL MOUNTING METHOD
When necessary, the hood may be installed so that it is
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• Determine the installation location on the wall.
• Continue the centerline forward on the bottom of the

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• The opening above the hood should allow for the 10"

round duct and clearance to slide the hood back against
the wall.

A

Requires 10-1/2" Min.
Opening For Ductwork

and Hood Installation

A

• The 2 x 4 studs must be located as shown in the chart,

Dim. A. to accept mounting screws.

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• Drill 1/8" pilot holes into the studs at the locations shown

in the top view illustration.

Install Transition Onto Top of Hood

• Place the transition piece over the hood exhaust and

secure with 4 screws provided.

• Use duct tape to seal the connection. Check to be sure the

damper moves freely.

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Note: If mounting to the underside of a cabinet with a
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Duct

Transition

Top of

Hood

• Drive mounting screws into the studs until they protrude

1/4". The 1/4" gap will provide clearance to engage the
keyhole slots in the top of the hood.

• Lift hood to installation position. Locate house wiring and

route through the knockout (from the back or top of the
hood).

• Lift hood onto mounting screws. Slide back against the

rear wall.

• Tighten mounting screws.

IMPORTANT: For additional support and to
minimize vibration during operation, the hood must
be secured to the back wall. Use wall anchors to
fasten bottom back of hood to the wall.

1/4" Gap

Push Back
to Wall

Add Shims
If Bottom
Is Recessed

Back
Wall

Cabinet

or

Soffit

Engage Top
Keyhole Slots

2"

7-1/2"

A

C

B

2-9/16"

8"

8-1/8"

6"

Back of Hood

Top View

Front of Hood

IMPORTANT: Remove
shipping tape from
damper and check that
damper moves freely.

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