Whirlpool 9760266 Ventilation Hood User Manual


 
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Product Dimensions
Location Requirements
IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Canopy hood location should be away from strong draft areas,
such as windows, doors and strong heating vents.
Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given
dimensions provide minimum clearance.
Grounded electrical outlet is required. See “Electrical
requirements” section.
The canopy hood is factory set for venting through the roof or
wall. For non-vented (recirculating) installations see “Non-vented
(recirculating) installations” in “Prepare Mounting Location”
section.
All openings in ceiling and wall where canopy hood will be
installed must be sealed.
Tools and Parts
Gather the required tools and parts before starting installation.
Read and follow the safety instructions provided with any tools
listed here.
Tools needed:
level
drill with 1¹⁄₄" (3 cm), ³⁄₈" (9.5 mm), ⁷⁄₆₄" (2.75 mm) and
¹⁄₈" (3 mm) drill bits
pencil
wire stripper or utility knife
measuring tape or ruler
pliers
caulking gun and weatherproof caulking compound
duct tape
jig saw or keyhole saw
flat blade screwdriver
metal snips
Phillips screwdriver
Parts needed:
1 x ¹⁄₂" conduit
1 wall or roof cap
metal vent system
2 charcoal filters – for non-vented (recirculating)
installations only
Parts supplied:
Remove parts from packages. Check that all parts were included.
hood canopy assembly with ventilator and light bulbs installed
deflector for non-vented (recirculating) installations
plastic transition with back draft dampers installed
Installation Instructions and Use & Care Guide
filter(s) – depending on model and size
screws and drywall anchors
2 mounting hooks
vent cover support bracket
mounting template
2 piece vent cover
rubber tape
INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
8"
(20.3 cm)
16
³⁄₄
"
(42.5 cm)
upper vent
cover
lower vent
cover
20
³⁄₁₆
"
(51.3 cm)
30" (76.2 cm) or
36" (91.4 cm)
9
⁵⁄₈
" (24.4 cm) min.
26" (66.0 cm) max.
26" (66.0 cm)
min.
42
³⁄₈
" (107.6 cm)
max.
6
³⁄₄
"
(17.1 cm)
9
¹⁄₂
"
(24.1 cm)
NOTE: For reduced ceiling height vented and non-vented (recirculating)
installations, only the upper vent cover, which is 26" (66.0 cm), is used.