Frigidaire RH30WC55GS Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 10
Install framing for hood support, Mounting the hood
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10 Installing the hood Install framing for hood support • If drywall is present, mark the screw hole locations. Remove the template. • Cut away enough drywall to expose 2 vertical studs at the holes location indicated by the template. Install two horizontal supports at least 1" x 6" between two wall studs at the bottom and top mounting holes installation location. • The horizontal support must be flush with the room side of the studs. Use cleats behind both sides of the support to secure to wall studs. • Reinstall drywall and refinish. IMPORTANT- Framing must be capable of supporting 100 lbs. Mounting the hood 2 people are required to lift and position the hood onto the mounting screws. • Place the template on the wall along the horizon- tal line, make sure the template is leveled and centered with the centerline. • Mark "upper" screw holes locations in the wall. • IMPORTANT. Check to be sure that hole locations are leveled and correctly centered by the vertical centerline. • Drive "upper" wood screws by hand. Leave ¼ " of distance between the screw head and the wall. • Remove the grease filter and mount the hood onto the "upper" screws. 8-1/2"min. opening for ductwork View From Rear Cleats 1"x6" Min. Mounting Support Centerline of Installation Space • Mark "lower" wood screw holes locations in the wall using a pencil.