Install Wood Mounting Strip - Broan Elite EPD61 Serie Instrucciones De Instalación

6. INSTALL ADAPTER
Remove adapter from inside hood.
Using both no. 8 x 3/8" zinc-plated screws from parts
bag, assemble the adapter on the top of the hood.
Seal all joints with metal foil duct tape to eliminate air
leaks.

7. INSTALL WOOD MOUNTING STRIP (

Due to the weight of this hood, ensure that the wood strip is attached to all of
the available wall studs and blocking; not into the wall alone.
NOTE: If range hood is installed with optional wall extension, refer to the instructions sheet included
with the wall extension for wood mounting strip location.
1. Proper structural support is required to accommodate the weight of the hood. Construct the wall
framing using minimum 2" x 4" lumber.
2. Mark the center location of the hood.
3. Measure and mark a level line on wall above cooktop location for the wood mounting strip (see
illustration on page 4). Install 2" x 4" blockings between wall studs where mounting strip will be
installed. Refer to illustration at right.
4. Remove wood mounting strip from back of hood.
5. Position the wood mounting strip on the wall and secure to the wall studs and blockings using
4 no. 10 x 2'' flat head screws (included in parts bag).
HD0482A
CAUTION
Existing
Wood Mounting
Wall Studs
M
OUNTING
HJ0069
IF NOT USING WALL EXTENSION
Back of Hood
Strip
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CREWS OCATION
2" x 4"
Blocking
16"
14¼" 15 ⁄ "
1
8
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18"