Whirlpool WVU37UC4F Installation Instructions - Page 5
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INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS Tools and Parts Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation. Read and follow the instructions provided with any tools listed here. Tools needed ■■ Drill ■■ 1¹⁄4" (3.0 cm) drill bit 8" (3.0 mm) drill bit for pilot holes ■■ Pencil ■■ Wire stripper or utility knife ■■ Tape measure or ruler ■■ Caulking gun and weatherproof caulking compound ■■ Flat-blade screwdriver ■■ Phillips screwdriver ■■ Saber or keyhole saw ■■ Metal snips Parts supplied Remove parts from package. Check that all parts are included. ■■ #8-18 x 1" (4.2 x 25 mm) flat-head screws (2) ■■ (4.5 x 13 mm) truss-head screws (4) ■■ Drywall anchors (2) ■■ Mounting brackets (4) ■■ (4.2 x 8.5 mm) mounting screws (2) ■■ (4.2 x 8.5 mm) washers (2) ■■ TORX®† T10 adapter (1) ■■ 31/4" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) rectangular air transition (1) ■■ Rectangular air damper Parts needed ■■ Wall or roof cap with damper to match vent system ■■ 3 - UL Listed wire connectors ■■ Vent clamps/duct tape as required For 7" (17.8 cm) round vented installations: ■■ 7" (17.8 cm) round metal vent system For 3¹⁄4" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) rectangular vented installations: ■■ 3¹⁄4" x 10" (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) rectangular metal vent system For non-vented (recirculation) installations: ■■ Charcoal Filter Kit. For information on ordering, see the "Accessories" section. Location Requirements IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances. ■■ It is the installer's responsibility to comply with installation clearances specified on the model/serial/rating plate. The model/serial/rating plate is located inside the range hood on the left wall. ■■ Range hood location should be away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors, and strong heating vents. ■■ Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions provide minimum clearance. Consult the cooktop/range manufacturer installation instructions before making any cutouts. ■■ This range hood is recommended for use with cooktops with a maximum total rating of 55,000 BTUs or less. ■■ Grounded electrical outlet is required. See the "Electrical Requirements" section. ■■ All openings in ceiling and wall where range hood will be installed must be sealed. ■■ These range hoods are factory set for vented installations. Models that are capable of being installed as non-vented (recirculating) require charcoal filters. See the "Accessories" section to order Charcoal Filter Kit. For Mobile Home Installations The installation of this range hood must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction Safety Standards, Title 24 CFR, Part 328 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, title 24, HUD, Part 280) or when such standard is not applicable, the standard for Manufactured Home Installation 1982 (Manufactured Home Sites, Communities and Setups) ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A (latest edition) or with local codes. Product Dimensions J I H A B C G D FE A. 825/64" (21.3 cm) B. Centerline C. 1" (2.54 cm) D. 831/32" (22.8 cm) E. 1911/16" (50 cm) F. 11/2" (3.8 cm) G. 24" (61 cm) H. 55/64" (2.2 cm) I. 619/54" (16 cm) J. 2" (5 cm) †®TORX is a registered trademark of Acument Intellectual Properties, LLC. 5