GE Appliances JV936 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 14

Installation Instructions
F4-1 Alternate Mounting Method
INSTALL HOOD TO SOFFIT OR
BENEATH CABINETS
SKIPTHIS STEPIF USING WALL MOUNTING METHOD
IMPORTANT: Soffit framing must be capable of
supporting 1OOibm
When necessary the hood may be installed so that it is
supported by the soffit.
, The soffit should be constructed with 2x4's,
, Determine the installation location,.
, Continue the centerline forward on the bottom of the
cabinet or soffit.
A
"A .... B"
Centerline to Opening for
Center of Stud Ductwork
30" Models 14-1/2" 10-3/4" W × 8-7/16 D
36" Nideks 17-1/2" 10-3/4" W × 8-7/16 D
Mounting screws must be secured to 2 x 4 studs (Dim."A")
at locations shown in the above chart.
Allow minimum opening (Dim. "B") to accommodate
the duct transition in the soffit
Rear Wall
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5-3/8" _ 5-3/8" _
, ¢ 8-7/16"
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Top View, Front Side
Cut a !0-3/4" x 8-7/16" hole through bottom of soffit or
cabinet for duct transition msshown.
IMPORTANT : For additional support and to minimize
vibration during operation, we strongly recommend
that the hood also be secured to the buck wall with wall
fastners.
2-9/16"
7-1/16"
_,_ 14-i/2"
2-3/8" I
30" Models
,J_ 14-1/2"
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¢ !8-7/16
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29-7/8"
Top View, Front Side
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2"
2-9/16"
7-1/16"
36" Models
17-1/2 "__ 17-1/2"
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2-3/8" _. 10_3/4._
', ¢ 8-7/16"
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35-7/8"
Vue de dessus, partie avant
2"
Drill four 1/8" pilot holes in locations show.
If mounting to the underside of a cabinet with a
recessed bottom, install shims to fill the gap.
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114" Gap
Engage KeyholeSlots
and Push Back atWall _'
Add
',Shlmms if
Bottom is
Recessed.
, Drive mounting screws int the studs until they
protrude 1/4". This 1/4" gap will provide clearance to
engage the keyhole slots in the top of the hood.
, Lift hood onto mounting screws, slide back against
the rear wall.
, Pull house wiring through the knockout at the rear or
top of the hood.
, Tighten mounting screws.
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