GE JV936 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 15

Installation instructions
[-_Alternate Mounting Method
iNSTALL HOOD TO SOFFIT
OR BENEATH CABINETS
SKiP THiS STEP iF USING WALL MOUNTING
METHOD
iMPORTANT: Soffit framing must be capable
of supporting 100 Ibs.
When necessary, the hood may be installed so that
it is supported by the soffit.
* The soffit should be constructed with 2 x 4's.
* Determine the installation location.
* Continue the centerline forward on the bottom
of the cabinet or soffit.
"A" "B"
Centerline to Opening
Center of Stud For Ductwork
30" Models 14-1/2" 10-3/4"W x 8-7/16"D
36" Models 17-1/2" 10-3/4"W x 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 sofllt.
RearWall
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2-3/8"_ ,, I ,, 54/8 _r _ 54/8
_r ........ _ ..........
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', _ 8-7/16"
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TopView, FrontSide
Cut a 10-3/4"x 8-7/16" hole through bottom of soffit or cabinet for
duct transition as shown.
IMPORTANT: For additional support and to minimize
vibration during operation, we strongly recommend
that the hood also be secured to the back wall with
wall fasteners.
2-9/16"
7-1/ '1!
30"Models
TopView, FrontSide
2-9/16"
7-1/16"
36" Models
_17_1/2'_1_17-1/2"
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2-3/8"110-3/4"
, 1......... ]
', _ ',8-7/16"
,'_ ........ . ........ 12
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35#/8"
TopView, FrontSide
* Drill ffmr 1/8" pilot boles in locations shown.
- If mounting
to the underside of a cabinet with
a recessed bottom, install shims to fill the gap.
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; ; Cabinet
; ' or
Transition ", Soffit
1/4" Gap
EngageKeyholeSlots
andPushBack
to Wall
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_,\ AddShims
If Bottom
IsRecessed
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; Back
Wall
* Drive mounting screws into 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 the top of the hood.
* Tighten mounting screws.
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