INSTALL UPPER FLUE MOUNTING
BRACKET
Center of installation
Recommended
distance between
screw holes
2
7
Center of
Ceiling
installation
Upper flue mounting
bracket slots
1. If a framing member is not present, drill two
holes where shown. Insert drywall anchors into the holes.
2. Center the bracket over the hood location and flush with the
ceiling. Make sure that the slots of the upper flue bracket are
at the bottom. Secure the upper flue bracket to the wall using
(2) #8 x 1½" mounting screws.
3. Tighten the screws completely. Make sure that the bracket
is tight against the wall.
Ceiling
L
C
1
⁄
"
1
8
5¾"
Ø 5/16" TYP.
⁄
"
8
Flush with
the ceiling
C
L
⁄
" diameter
5
1 6
INSTALL THE HOOD
(Horizontally Ducted Hoods Only)
1. DO NOT REMOVE the protective plastic film covering the
decorative flues at this time.
2. Lay the back side of the hood flat on a table. Use a piece of
cardboard to avoid damaging the table or the hood.
3. Attach damper / duct connector to top of hood using (4)
#8 x 3/8" Pan Head mounting screws.
4. Remove the grease filter by pulling down the metal latch tab
and tilting filter downward to remove.
5. Carefully rotate hood upright.
LOWER FLUE
MOUNTING BRACKET
6. Make sure there will be adequate clearance between top of
hood and lower flue mounting bracket for ductwork. Elbow
must be located below lower flue mounting bracket.
7. Align the hood and center it above the hood mounting
bracket. Gently lower the hood until it securely engages the
bracket.
INSIDE BACK
OF THE HOOD
SIDE VIEW
HOLE LOCATIONS
8. If a framing member is not present: With the hood hanging
in place, drill through both holes located in the inside lower
back of hood using a 5/16" drill bit. Insert the included drywall
anchors into the drilled holes (one for each hole).
9. Install (2) washers and (2) #8 x 1½" mounting screws through
the back of the hood and into the drywall anchors. Verify
that the hood is centered and leveled. Tighten all screws
completely.
NS54000 SERIES
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8¼"
MAX.
MOTOR/BLOWER
ASSEMBLY
Ø5/16" TYP.