Whirlpool 36" ISLAND-MOUNT CANOPY RANGE HOOD LI31HC/W10526058F User Manual

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Assemble Range Hood
1. Install transition on top of hood (if removed for shipping) with 
2 - 3.5 x 9.5 mm sheet metal screws.
2. Position the 4 vertical supports (A) with the notches at the 
bottom and attach to the range hood using 16 - 4.2 x 8 mm 
screws. 
3. Attach the horizontal support (B) using 8 - 4.2 x 8 mm screws.
4. Attach a second set of vertical supports (A) and set the 
vertical height (B). See “Installation Dimensions” in the 
“Location Requirements” section to help determine the 
desired dimension for vertical height “B.”
Secure with 16 - 4.2 x 8 mm T20
®
 screws.
Install Range Hood
Non-Vented (recirculating) Installation
1. Attach the air deflector to the upper horizontal support using 
2 mounting screws.
2. Measure the length of 6" (15.2 cm) duct needed to connect 
the transition to the deflector.
NOTE: Vent should fit up inside the deflector 1" (2.5 cm) 
minimum.
3. Install vent between the transition and the deflector.
NOTE: To make vent installation easier, temporarily remove 
the deflector from the chimney support bracket and replace 
after vent section is in place.
4. Seal all connections with vent clamps. Continue with “Range 
Hood Installation” in this section.
Range Hood Installation
1. Using 2 or more people, lift the range hood assembly and 
attach it by snapping the vertical supports to the spring clips 
in the upper horizontal support bracket that is mounted to the 
ceiling.
NOTE: The range hood assembly must be held in place while 
you are installing the screws in the next step.
2. Install 16 - 4.2 x 8 mm screws and tighten to secure.
Connect Vent System
1. Install vent system.
2. Push duct over the exhaust outlet. Seal all connections with 
vent clamps.
3. Use caulk to seal all openings.
A. Vent transition
B. 3.5 x 9.5 mm screw (2)
A. Vertical supports
B. Horizontal support
C. Notched end
A. Vertical supports
B. Vertical height
B
A
B
A
A
C
C
B
A
A
A. Deflector
B. Mounting screws
A. Mounting screws
B
B
A
A