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Range Hood Mounting Instructions
CHIMNEY RANGE HOOD FRONT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1) Chimney Range Hood Fronts are designed to be mounted between two wall cabinets.
2) Mount wall cabinets as outlined by manufacturer allowing 1/8” more space than the specified
range hood front width (i.e.; for 30” hood front use 30-1/8” spacing).
3) Exposed wood edges should be no less than 30” above cooking surface.
4) Drill 2-3 pilot holes horizontally through wall cabinet face frame on each side where range hood
front is to be mounted.
5) Mount Ventilation Power Pack securely to T-Shaped Steel Liner as outlined in ventilator
instruction packet.
6) Choose appropriate height and locate Liner/Ventilator assembly between two adjacent wall
cabinets so that liner is a minimum of 30” above cooking surface and touching rear wall. The
narrow portion of T-Liner is to be facing forward with the ventilator duct opening pointed up.
7) Secure Liner/Ventilator assembly to adjacent wall cabinets with wood screws. Use two screws
on each side. (#6 x ½”)
8) Fasten Liner assembly to rear wall screwing into studs where available. If studs are not available,
install using drywall anchors.
9) Install duct work or ductless kit to ventilator power pack according to manufacturer’s guidelines.
10) Fit Chimney Range Hood Front into opening between adjacent wall cabinets so it is flush with
wall cabinet face frame and covering Liner/Ventilator assembly.
11) Secure Chimney Range Hood Front to adjacent wall cabinets on both sides using framing screws.
(#8 x 2-1/2”)
MANTEL RANGE HOOD FRONT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1) Mantel Range Hood Fronts are designed to be mounted between two wall cabinets.
2) Mount wall cabinets as outlined by manufacturer allowing 1/8” more space than the specified
range hood front width (i.e.; for 30” hood front use 30-1/8” spacing).
3) Exposed wood edges should be no less than 30” above cooking surface.
4) Drill 2-3 pilot holes horizontally through wall cabinet face frame on each side where range hood
front is to be mounted.
5) Mount Ventilation Power Pack securely to T-Shaped Steel Liner as outlined in ventilator
instruction packet.
6) Choose appropriate height and locate Liner/Ventilator assembly between two adjacent wall
cabinets so that liner is a minimum of 30” above cooking surface and touching rear wall. The
narrow portion of T-Liner is to be facing forward with the ventilator duct opening pointed up.
7) Secure Liner/Ventilator assembly to adjacent wall cabinets with wood screws. Use two screws
on each side. (#6 x ½”)
8) Fasten Liner assembly to rear wall screwing into studs where available. If studs are not available,
install using drywall anchors.
9) Install duct work or ductless kit to ventilator power pack according to manufacturer’s guidelines.
10) Fit Mantel Range Hood Front into opening between adjacent wall cabinets so it is flush with wall
cabinet face frame and covering Liner/Ventilator assembly.
11) Secure Mantel Range Hood Front to adjacent wall cabinets on both sides using framing screws.
(#8 x 2-1/2”)
12) Install doors or panels using hinges or false front mounts clips (H-1083) as desired.