Whirlpool KWVU Model Série Instructions D'installation Et Guide D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 9

5. Install the vent system according to the method needed. Use
caulking to seal the exterior wall or roof opening.
6. Determine wiring knockout.
To wire through the top wiring knockout:
Measure and mark a parallel line either 10⁵⁄₈" (27.0 cm) for the
30" (76.2 cm) range hood or 11⁵⁄₈" (29.5 cm) for the
36" (91.4 cm) range hood to the right of the centerline on the
cabinet ceiling. Mark a point on this line that is 4" (10.2 cm)
from the back wall of the cabinet. Drill a 1¹⁄₄" (3.2 cm)
diameter hole through the cabinet ceiling.
A. Wiring cutout
To wire through the rear wiring knockout:
Measure and mark a parallel line either 11³⁄₈" (29.8 cm) for the
30" (76.2 cm) range hood or 14³⁄₈" (36.5 cm) for the
36" (91.4 cm) range hood to the right of the centerline on
the cabinet back wall. Mark a point on this line that is 8¹⁄₄"
(21.0 cm) from the bottom of the cabinet. Drill a 1¹⁄₄" (3.2 cm)
diameter hole through the wall.
A. Wiring cutout
7. Run the wiring through the wall or cabinet according to the
national Electrical Code and all local codes and ordinances.
Use caulking to seal around wire opening.
NOTE: Do not turn on power until installation is complete.
A
A
8. Measure the thickness of the cabinet floor, including the filler
strips, if used. If the thickness is less than ⁵⁄₈" (15.9 mm),
install wood filler strips that are a minimum length of
5" (12.7 cm) onto the cabinet floor. The mounting bracket
adjusts from ⁵⁄₈" (15.9 mm) to 2¹⁄₈" (54.0 mm) for the wood
filler strips.
A. Less than
B. Wood fillers (thickness as required)
9. The spring loaded brackets are factory set to accommodate a
thickness between 1³⁄₁₆" and 2¼". If your cabinet bottom is
less than 1³⁄₁₆" thick, the spring loaded brackets can be
removed and repositioned down from the top setting (A), to
the bottom setting (B), by removing the 4 Phillips screws.
A
B
A
B
A. Top setting - factory installed
B. Bottom setting
10. Attach the damper to the vent opening. If the roof cap or wall
cap has a damper, do not attach the damper to the range
hood.
A
A
B
⁵⁄₈
" (15.9 mm)
A
B
A
B
A. Damper
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