Site Preparation
Site Preparation and Installation Guidelines
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You will nee to create a secure soffit structure to mount the Islan Vent Hoo to
the ceiling. We suggest using 11/2 “by 31/2 “woo cut to fit the installation as
shown in the following pages. The soffit mounting to the top of the Islan Vent Hoo
will be 10 7/8 “in length for the DCS-IVH-48 an 10 3/4 “for the DCS-IVH-36.
These imensions allow room for a 1/2 rywall uct cover. Do not eviate from
these imensions when choosing a uct cover as the soffit structure must align with
the mounting holes on the Islan Vent Hoo . You are limite to a maximum of 1/2
inch on all si es.
NOTE: You will nee to etermine which type of uct cover will be use before
installation an leave enough space aroun the soffit for a flush mount between the
uct cover material an the top of the Islan Vent Hoo .
CAUTION- When installing the ISLAND VENT HOOD irectly to the ceiling, a equate
structural supports are CRITICAL to secure the unit. The Islan Vent Hoo is heavy,
weighing 128 LBS for the DCS-IVH 48 an 94 LBS for the DCS-IVH-36.
NOTE: The soffit height will vary accor ing to the ceiling height.
GENERAL INSTALLATION GUIDELINES:
1) Determine the location for installation.
2) Determine the centerline of the installation.
3) If rywall is installe , cut away enough rywall to expose 2 ceiling joist (1 on
each si e of the Hoo center line)
4) Create your soffit structure accor ing to ceiling height an attach soffit plates
for DCS-IVH-36 or soffit brackets for DCS-IVH-48 with screws to si es (see the
following pages for soffits an construction).
5) Attach soffit structure to existing ceiling joist.
6) Secure soffit with soffit braces accor ing to mo el type (see iagrams page 7-
10).
7) Attach Islan Vent Hoo to soffit with the six 2 inch mounting screws provi e .
Once the Islan Vent Hoo has been mounte in place it will be necessary to install
the electrical service. All electrical work shoul be one by a qualifie electrician an
must conform to all local stan ar s. Refer to the wiring iagram on Pg. 13 for proper
hook-up an groun ing.
NOTE: Black=live, White=neutral, Green=groun
Complete the installation by making uctwork connections, testing unit functions,
an installing & finishing rywall.
Finishing the Installation: