GE CV966 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 14

INSTALL HOOD SUPPORT
1
IMPORTANT : Framing must be capable of supporting
100 lbs.
• Locate at least 2 vertical studs at the wood mounting
location by tapping drywall with a hammer or use a stud
finder.
• Center the supplied wood horizontal support, left to right,
and below the marked line.
15-3/8"
24"
to
36"
• Drill 1/8" pilot holes through the support, drywall and into
the studs. Secure the support to 2 or more vertical studs
with supplied wood screws.
IMPORTANT : Screws must penetrate at least 1-1/2" into
vertical studs. Countersink screws into support.
1/4" gap
• Install mounting screws in the center of the wood support,
13-1/6" from the centerline. The screws should protrude
forward 1/4". This 1/4" gap will provide clearance to hang
the hood.
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Installation Instructions
7" Min. Opening for Ductwork
Wood Support
Centerline of
Installation Space
13-1/16"
INSTALL TRANSITION
2
IMPORTANT: Remove shipping
tape from damper and check
that damper moves freely.
Duct
Transition
transition to hood with 4 screws provided.
• Use duct tape to seal the connection.
INSTALL HOOD ONTO WALL
3
• Lift the hood and place over the wood support. The top
keyhole slots in the hood should engage the protruding
mounting screws. Allow the hood to slide down into
position.
• Pull house wiring through knockout at the rear or top of
the hood.
• Check to be sure the hood is level and centered. The arrow
shaped cutout in the back of the hood allows viewing the
marked centerline.
Centerline of
24"
Installation
to
Space
36"
Drill Bottom Mounting Hole Locations
• Drill 1/8" pilot holes into the two lower mounting holes.
Enlarge the holes if they do not enter studs to 3/8". Tap
anchors for wall fasteners into bottom holes. Install
screws by hand into the fasteners to allow anchors to
• Using two large flat washers (supplied), install wood screws or
wall fastener screws, loosely, into lower mounting holes. Do
not tighten.
• Check hood level. Tighten upper screws. Tighten lower
mounting screws..
• For additional security, drive screws through the original
wood support screw holes in the back of the hood.
Remove
Shipping Tape
on Damper
Top of
Hood
Cutout
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