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Preparation Before Installation 
NOTE: TO AVOID DAMAGE TO YOUR HOOD, PREVENT DEBRIS 
FROM ENTERING THE VENT OPENING. 
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Decide  the location  of  the venting pipe from the  hood to  the 
outside.  Refer to Figure 1. 
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A straight, short vent run will allow the hood to perform more 
efficiently. 
•
Try  to  avoid  as  many  transitions,  elbows,  and  long  run  as 
possible.  This may reduce the performance of the hood. 
•
Temporarily wire the hood to test for proper operation before 
installing. 
•
Important:  Peel protective film off the hood, if any. 
•
Use duct tape to seal  oints between pipe sections. 
 
 CAUTION
: If moving the cooking range is necessary 
to install the hood, turn off the power in an electric range 
at the main electrical box. SHUT OFF THE GAS BEFORE 
MOVING A GAS RANGE. And use a protective covering 
to protect cooktop and/or countertop from damage. 
Custom Hood Preparation 
1. The custom hood frame must be designed according to the 
shape and the weight of the hood. Refer to Measurements 
and Diagrams on Page 14. 
2. A sturdy base (3/4 inch thick plywood recommended) is 
needed to sustain the weight of hood. 
3. It is recommended to install front & rear stud support (not 
included). Refer to Figure 2. For safety purposes, extra 
installation holes on the side of the hood 
Prepare the side stud support if needed. 
4. Determine and mark the centerlines on the base of the wood 
frame where the hood will be installed. 
5. Location 
the  proper  location  for  the  Power  Supply  Cable.  
Make a wiring access hole using a drill bit.   Install the wire 
cable and seal the gap around hole. 
6. Cut out the opening where the hood will be installed. (Figure 
3) 
Hood Preparation Before Installation 
CAUTION
: If moving the cooking range is necessary to 
install the hood, turn off the power in an electric range at 
the main electrical box. SHUT OFF THE GAS BEFORE 
MOVING A GAS RANGE. 
7. Choose the required vent option. The Round Exhaust Plate is 
pre-installed for top vent. 
8. For Top 3-1/4” x 10” rectangular installation only: 
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Remove the pre-installed Round Exhaust Plate (Refer to 
Figure 5). Keep screws to attach Rectangular Exhaust 
Plate and Rectangular Exhaust Adapter. 
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Place Rectangular Exhaust Plate over vent and secure 
with 2 screws (Refer to Figure 6). Place Rectangular 
Exhaust Adapter over the Rectangular Exhaust plate and 
secure with 10 screws (Refer to Figure 6). 
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Use remaining screws to secure exhaust plate. 
 
 
 
Figure 1 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Figure 2 
 
Figure 3 
 
Figure 4