Installation Guide

STEP 1

Find location for mounting the range hood

• Trace the outline of your hood on a panel of its cardboard box.
• Find the mounting holes and center point of the hood (directly between the mounting holes) and mark them on the cardboard panel.
• Carefully cut out the cardboard outline.
• Tape the cardboard cutout panel to the wall lining it up with the horizontal line (bottom of hood location) and matching the center point with the center line of the installation area.
• Poke holes through the mounting points on the cardboard marking the locations on the wall and remove the cardboard.
• If using wall anchors, pre-drill the mounting holes where your marks are with the correct size bit and insert the wall anchors.*
• Screw in mounting screws to the marked studs and or wall anchors, leaving roughly a 1/4" gap. This gap will be used to hang the hood in STEP 3.

*Range hood needs to be installed in secure studs or supports. Wall anchors can be used for additional support and will vary depending on wall material and the weight of the range hood being installed.

STEP 2

Install Ceiling Chimney Bracket

• Place the chimney bracket against the ceiling, matching the center point of the bracket with the center line of the installation area.
• Mark the locations of the bracket holes on the wall and drill the holes where the locations are marked (The size of drill bit will depend on the size of hole that the wall anchor calls for).
• Insert wall anchors in the drilled holes and screw the bracket into place. The chimney will mount to the bracket.

STEP 3

Hang Range hood and Connect:

• Hang the hood on the mounting screws in place from STEP 1. Tighten the mounting screws to secure the hood. The bottom of the hood should match up with the the horizontal line marked on the wall.
• Drill holes in the back of the hood lining up with the wall studs that have been previously marked (Use an appropriate drill bit for the mounting screws included in the hardware bag).
• Secure the hood to the wall studs using the screws included in the hardware bag.
• Attach the previously installed ductwork to the hood’s blowers, taping it in place using duct tape or HVAC tape.
• Power the hood by connecting the three pronged plug to a nearby electrical outlet or by hardwiring the hood to a power source (Always consult an electrician before directly wiring a hood to a power source).

*Always consult an electrician before directly wiring a hood to a power source.

STEP 4

Install Chimney

• Remove protective film coating.
• Place the two pieces of chimney on top of the range hood, making sure the vent in the upper section is towards the top and the upper section slides inside the lower section in a telescoping manner.
• Attach the top section of the chimney to the mounting bracket, allowing the bottom section of the chimney to rest securely on the top of the hood.
• Screw the base of the chimney to the top of the hood (if there are mounting holes available)

*Not all styles of wall mount range hoods have chimneys (Under cabinet & Insert styles are typically without a chimney). Chimneys usually come in two telescoping pieces unless they are custom cut.

STEP 1

Mark ceiling

• Find the joists in your ceiling.
• Find and mark the center point directly above your cooktop using a plumb bob or laser level to line them up accurately.
• Place the ceiling bracket on the ceiling around the center point. (Make sure it is square with your cooktop.) Ensure that the bracket intersects the joists in your ceiling. If it doesn’t, you must frame supports for securing the ceiling bracket.*
• Trace the outline of the ceiling bracket onto the ceiling.
• Trace a circle where the ducting will go.
• Mark the 4 corners where you will drill the holes.

*For best results, consult a building professional

STEP 2

Install Ceiling Bracket

• Drill holes into four ceiling marks from Step 1. These holes should hit ceiling joists or the added framing.
• Cut out a hole in the ceiling where the ducting will go and finish preparing the ductwork.
• Place chimney bracket against ceiling and screw securely into place.
• Drop the ducting and electrical work through the ceiling.

STEP 3

Install Support Brackets:

• Place brackets vertically inside the four corners of the ceiling bracket.
• Extend the brackets to the appropriate length. (The bottom of the hood should be 28”-36” above the cooktop).
• Screw all support brackets to the ceiling mounting bracket securing them tight.

STEP 4

Install Chimney

• Slide inner chimney sleeve over support brackets, covering the ceiling bracket.
• Screw into place at the top of ceiling bracket.
• Slide outer chimney sleeve over inner chimney sleeve.
• Adjust until the bottom chimney sleeve is a few inches above the bottom of the support brackets.
• You may want to use masking tape to help hold the chimney in place while you proceed to Step 5.

STEP 5

Install Chimney

• If your hood comes with a transition ducting piece, secure it to the base of your hood before mounting.
• Place the base of the hood directly under the chimney.
• Screw hood to the support brackets on all four corners.
• Feed electrical and ducting work through chimney.
• Power your hood by hardwiring your hood to a power source or by plugging it in to a nearby electrical outlet if there happens to be one available.*
• Slide outer chimney sleeve down into place, meeting the top of the hood.

*Always consult an electrician before directly wiring a hood to a power source.

STEP 1

Find location for mounting the range hood

• Trace the outline of your hood on a panel of its cardboard box.
• Find the mounting holes and center point of the hood (directly between the mounting holes) and mark them on the cardboard panel.
• Carefully cut out the cardboard outline.
• Tape the cardboard cutout panel to the wall leaving a small gap (roughly 1/8") below the bottom of the cabinet . Match the center point with the center line of the installation area.
• Poke holes through the mounting points on the cardboard marking the locations on the wall and remove the cardboard.
• Pre-drill the mounting holes where your marks are with the correct size drill bit.
• Screw in mounting screws, leaving roughly a 1/4” gap. This gap will be used to hang the hood in Step 2.

STEP 2

Hang & Secure the Range Hood and Connect:

• Carefully hang the hood on the mounting screws in place from
• Step 1. Tighten the mounting screws to secure the hood. The bottom of the hood should match up with the the horizontal line marked on the wall.
• Using the knockouts in the top of the hood, screw the top of the hood in to the bottom of the cabinet above
• Drill holes in the back of the hood lining up with the wall studs that have been previously marked,*(If the knockouts in the back of the hood do not match up).
• Secure the hood to the wall studs using the screws included in the hardware bag. Additionally, you may use the knockouts in the back of the hood to add more screws
• Attach the previously installed ductwork to the hood’s blowers, taping it in place using aluminum or HVAC tape.
• Power the hood by connecting the three pronged plug to a nearby electrical outlet or by hardwiring the hood to a power source**.

*Use an appropriate drill bit for the mounting screws included in the hardware bag.

**Always consult an electrician before directly wiring a hood to a power source.

OPTION 1

Wall Installation

• Fasten the bottom of the recirculating kit (A) to the top of your range hood (B) by using 4-6 evenly spaced self-tapping screws (C).
• Join the top panel of the hood to the bottom flange of the recirculating kit by drilling and placing these screws from the under side of the hood.
• Optional: Apply strips of self-stick, double sided foam tape (D) around the bottom perimeter of the recirculating kit before joining with screws to provide more adhesion, minimize rattling, and dampen noise.
• Finish installation by mounting the hood and recirculating kit, through the back of the hood, to the desired location on the wall. Follow the detailed instructions in the previous section, Under Cabinet Hood Installation pg 20.

*Range hood needs to be installed in secure studs or supports. Wall anchors can be used for additional support and will vary depending on wall material and the weight of the range hood being installed.

OPTION 2

Under Cabinet Installation:

• Mount the Recirculating Kit (A) in its desired location to the bottom of your cabinet, using wood screws or other appropriate hardware.
• Fasten the top of your hood (B) to the bottom of the recirculating kit (A) by using 6-8 evenly spaced self-tapping screws (C).
• Join the top panel of the hood to the bottom flange of the recirculating kit by drilling and placing these screws from the under side of the hood.
• Optional: Apply strips of self-stick, double sided foam tape (D) around the bottom perimeter of the recirculating kit before joining with screws to provide more adhesion, minimize rattling, and dampen noise.
• Finish installation by mounting the hood and recirculating kit, through the back of the hood, to the desired location on the wall. Follow the detailed directions in the previous section, Under Cabinet Hood Installation pg 20.

STEP 1

Insert Mounting Screws to the Wall:

• After finding a location where you are going to mount your inline blower, find the specific location where your inline blower mounting bracket will go. Remember, the mounting bracket needs to be mounted to solid studs or rafters in the framing of your home or attic.
• Trace the location of the large circle in the two channels of the flat side of the mounting bracket on the wall. This is where the bracket will be mounted to the screws. See illustration for Step 1 (locations marked in red.)
• Using the appropriate drill bit for the hardware you are using, pre-drill and insert the screws in your marked locations. Leave the screw head a 1/4” out from the wall for now. This gap will be used to hang the blower and bracket while mounting them to the wall in Step 3.

STEP 2

Install the Mounting Bracket to the Blower:

• Line up the two holes on the blower to the two curved channels on the mounting bracket that are facing away from the wall. Orient the blower so that the longer tapered side is facing up and toward the direction that the air will be forced. See Illustration for Step 2.
• Fasten the blower to the mounting bracket using the machine screws provided with the blower.

STEP 3

Mount the Blower + Bracket to the Wall:

• Once the mounting bracket is securely fastened to the blower, hang the blower by its bracket on the screws that have been installed in the mounting location from Step 1. See Illustration for Step 3 (Blower omitted for clarity.)
• Slide the blower and bracket on its channel to the left and finish fastening the two screws to securely fix the blower to its installation location.

STEP 4

Attach Duct Work to the Blower:

• After installing the blower to the bracket, it is now time to install the previously installed duct work to the blower. This may require transition pieces (B) if your inline blower (A) does not match the diameter size of ducting (C) you are using. See diagrams for Step 3.
• If your duct work set up does not require transition pieces proceed to the next bullet point. Place the transition pieces (B) on both ends of the blower (A). Using your drill, screw three self-Vtapping screws, spaced evenly around the circumference of the transitions, through the transitions into the blower. Generously wrap the seams of the connections with Aluminum HVAC tape to seal any airflow that may escape.
• Place the duct work (C) on both ends of the blower (A), or pre-transitioned blower. Using your drill, screw three self-tapping screws, spaced evenly around the circumference of the ducting, through the ducting and in to the blower or transition pieces. Generously wrap the seams of the connections with aluminum HVAC tape to seal any airflow that may escape.

STEP 5

Run Power to the Blower:

• Once the blower is installed, the final step is connecting the inline blower to your range hood and getting power to them both.
• This process will depend on where you live and what your home’s electrical code entails. Always consult a professional electrician before powering your inline blower and range hood.
• The inline blower comes with a 110v plug which should be plugged in to the corresponding outlet in the back of your range hood. Run the cord down the outside of your ductwork and to the back of your range hood to be plugged in.

*Always consult an electrician before directly wiring a hood to a power source.

OPTION 1

LOCAL BLOWER INSTALLATION:

• Mount the local blower and blower plate to the inside top of your hood using the hardware provided. (If the blower is not previously installed.)
• Connect the ductwork using the supplied transition and damper with the hardware provided.
• Plug the local blower power cord into the plug-in located on the back of the control plate inside the hood.
• Using the previous sections in this guide, complete the installation of your Pro-V according to which type of hood it is: Wall or Island.

OPTION 2

Install Ceiling Chimney Bracket

• Refer to the previous section on page 23, Inline Blower Installation, to complete the installation of your Inline blower.
• Plug the Inline blower in to the plug-in located on the back of the control plate inside the hood.
• Using the previous sections in this guide, complete the installation of the PRO-V according to which type of hood it is: Wall or Island.

OPTION 3

Hang Range hood and Connect:

• Install your external or rooftop blower according to the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Connect the ductwork from the External Blower to the Pro-V hood.
• Using the previous sections in this guide, complete the installation of the PRO-V according to which type of hood it is: Wall or Island.