KitchenAid 30" Range Hood with the FIT System Guia Da Instalação

8.  Prepare Range Hood Vents 

and Mounting Tabs

 

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Install Strain Relief
Install a UL Listed/CSA Approved 

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/

2

" (13 mm) 

strain relief (A).

 

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Mounting Tabs
Start a #8-18 x 

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8

" (4.2 x 16 mm) truss-head screw into 

the mounting tab (D) on each side of the range hood 

as shown in the inset. Insert the screws approximately 

2 turns into the mounting tab holes.

 

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4

For top vent installations, remove the top rectangular 

vent knockout (C).

For wall vent installations, remove the rear rectangular 

vent knockout (B).

9.  Attach Vent Damper or Transition

Using (2) short Phillips head screws, install the 3

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4

" x 10" 

(8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular damper over the top or rear 

vent knockout removed in Step 8.
NOTE: If the wall cap used has a damper and it interferes with 

the rectangular damper, remove the rectangular damper flap.

10. Mount Range Hood

 

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Lift the range hood into place, positioning the rear slots 

over the mounting brackets.

 

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Using a Phillips screwdriver, push on the screws that 

are started into the top mounting tabs and bend the 

tabs against the cabinet side walls. Attach the screws 

to the cabinet side walls.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten the screws.

 

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For direct wire installations, run the home power supply 

cable according to the National Electric Code or CSA 

standards and local codes and ordinances. There must 

be enough wiring from the fused disconnect (or circuit 

breaker) box to make the connection in the range hood 

electrical terminal box.

 

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Tighten the strain relief screws.
NOTE: Do not reconnect power until the installation 

is complete.
OPTIONAL: If you prefer, bend the rear tabs against 

the rear of the range hood and attach to the wall using  

#8-18 x 

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/

8

" (4.2 x 16 mm) truss-head screws.

11. Connect Vent System

 

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Connect the ventwork to the range hood.

 

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Seal joints with vent clamps or duct tape to make 

secure and airtight.

 

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Check that the backdraft dampers work properly.