Whirlpool GXI6536DXS Use & Care Guide - Page 7

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Prepare Location ■ It is recommended that the vent system be installed before the range hood is installed. Complete Preparation ■ Before making cutouts, make sure there is proper clearance within the ceiling for exhaust vent. ■ Range hood is to be installed 24" (61.0 cm) min. for electric cooking surfaces, 27" (68.6 cm) min. for gas cooking surfaces, to a suggested maximum of 36" (91.4 cm) above the cooking surface. ■ Check your ceiling height and the range hood height maximum before you select your hood. 1. Determine the required location for the home power supply cable and drill a ½" (1.3 cm) diameter hole for wire access. 2. Run wire through the home power supply cable according to the National Electrical Code or CSA Standards and local codes and ordinances. There must be enough ½" conduit and wires from the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) box to make the connection in the hood's electrical terminal box. NOTE: Do not reconnect power until installation is complete. 1. Disconnect power. 2. Determine which venting method to use: roof, wall or nonvented. 3. Select a flat surface for assembling the range hood. Place covering over that surface. 3. Use caulk to seal all openings. 4. For vented installations only: Using a jigsaw or keyhole saw, cut a 8½" (21.6 cm) diameter hole for the vent duct. 5. Attach the upper horizontal support bracket with 4 - 5 x 45 mm wood screws. WARNING A Excessive Weight Hazard Use two or more people to move and install range hood. Failure to do so can result in back or other injury. 4. Using 2 or more people, lift range hood onto covered surface. Range Hood Mounting Screws Installation 5. Determine and mark the centerline on the ceiling where the range hood will be installed, considering the requirements for ceiling support structures. See the "Location Requirements" section. Make sure the range hood is centered over the cooking surface. 6. Tape template in place on the ceiling at the marked centerline. A. Upper horizontal support Install Range Hood 1. Position the 4 vertical supports (A) with the notches at the bottom and attach to the range hood using 16 - 4 x 8 mm screws. 2. Attach the horizontal support (B) using 8 - 4 x 8 mm screws. B A A 7. Use a pencil to mark the mounting screws, wire access and duct hole locations on the ceiling. NOTE: Mounting hole locations should be into the ceiling support structure. Remove the template. 8. Drill 4 4.8 mm) pilot holes for mounting the upper horizontal support. C C A. Vertical supports B. Horizontal support C. Notched end 7