FRIGIDAIRE FHWC3660LS - Manual (Page 7)

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• Flexible metal round ducts should only be used
when no other duct fitting exists. Limit use to
short lengths and do not crush when making
corners.
Examples of possible ducting or air
recirculation
Sidewall cap Recirculator Roof pitch with
flashing and cap
Pipe
Collar
Pipe Pipe
Collar Collar
fig.
Installing range hood to the wall
(Exhaust operation)
IMPORTANT
This range hood is very heavy. Adequate structure
and support must be provided in all types of
installations.
Install framing for hood support
• If drywall is present, mark the screw hole
locations.
• 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 (fig. ).
• 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.
• If open fireplaces are operated in the same room,
ask your local chimney sweeper about the local
regulations prior to installation.
• If you are renting, then approval must be obtained
from the owner of the property.
• Attention! In order for the range hood to reach
optimal performance, install it over the middle of
the cooking area.
• The following accessories are required to mount
the range hood (not included):
Exhaust duct
Power drill with 3/16” and 1/8” bits
Screwdriver
Level
Cable detector
Measuring tape
Duct tape
Ducting installation guidelines
• For safety reasons, ducting should vent directly
outdoors (not into an attic, underneath the house,
into the garage or into any enclosed space).
• Keep duct runs as short and straight as possible.
• Duct fittings (elbows and transitions) reduce air
flow efficiency.
• Back to back elbow and “S” turns give very poor
delivery and are not recommended.
• A short straight length of duct at the inlet of the
remote blower gives the best delivery.
• Transition to duct from the integral blower or
remote duct transition as close to the downdraft
as is possible.
• Use a suitable 6” round duct.
fig.
IMPORTANT
Framing must be capable of supporting 100 lbs.
Step 1:
• Make sure that no cables or pipes will become
damaged (e.g. electric, gas, water; test the areas
in question with a cable detector).
• Using supplied template (17), mark and drill 8
holes in the wall. Drill the holes according to the
measured distances from the diagram (fig. ).
• Upper/Lower bracket (4, 5): Insert 4 wall plugs
(11) into the 4 drilled holes.
• Range hood (1): Installation is depending on wall
type:
Wall type Required fasteners
Wood No wall plugs (11)
required
Brick/Concrete 4 wall plugs (11)
Installing the hood Installing the hood
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