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CooktopOven

JVM1540

HVM1540

JNM1541

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

• IMPORTANT - S_ve_h_s_

instructions for local inspector's use.

• IMPORTANT - Observe_,ll

governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer - Besure to leave these

instI_ucfions with the (_onsumei.

• Note to Consumer - Keep these instructions

foI fl_Ulre reference.

• Skill level - Installation of tiffs appliance requires
basic mechanical and elecuical skills.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installm.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the X_rarranty.

MFI,31918601
49-40529

09-0GIR

READ CAREFULLY.

KEEP THESE iNSTRUCTiONS.

Installation Instructions

CONTENTS

General information

Important Safety Instructions .................................. 3

Electrical Requirements .......................................... 3

Hood Exhaust ...................................................... 4, 5

Damage--Shipment/Installation .............................. 6

Parts Included .......................................................... 6

Tools You Will Need ................................................ 7

Mounting Space ...................................................... 7

Step-by-step installation guide

Placement of Mounting Plate ............................ 8-10

Removing the Mounting Plate ...................... 8

Finding the Wall Studs .................................. 8

Determining Wall Plate I,ocafion .................. 9

Aligning the Wall Plate ................................ 10

[] Recirculating ........................................ 19-22

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............ 19

Preparation of Top Cabinet ................ 19

Adapting Blower for

Recirculafion ................................ 20, 21

Mount the Oven ............................ 21, 22

Insudling the Charcoal Filter. ............. 22

Before You Use Your Oven .................................. 23

Installation Types .............................................. 11-22

_ Outside Top Exhaust ............................ 12-14

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............ 12

Preparation of Top Cabinet ................ 13

Assemble and Install Adaptor. ............. 13

Mount the Oven ............................ 13, 14

Adjust the Exhaust Adaptor ................ 14

Connecting Ductwork .......................... 14

]_ Outside Back Exhaust ............................ 15-18

Preparing Rear Wall for

Outside Back Exhaust .......................... 15

Attach Exhaust Adaptor to

Oven Rear Panel .................................. 15

Attach Mounting Plate to Wall ............ 16

Preparation of Top Cabinet ................ 16

Adapting Blower for Outside

Back Exhaust .......................................... 17

Mount the Oven .................................. 18

2

Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS

This product requires a three-prong grounded outlet.
The installer Illust perfbrm a ground continuity check
on the power oudet box before beginning the
installation to insure that the outlet box is properly
grounded. If not properly grounded, or if the outlet
box does not meet electrical requirements noted

(under ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS), a qualified

electrician should be employed to correct any
deficiencies.

CAUTION:

For personal safety, remove
house fuse or open circuit
breaker before beginning

installation to avoid severe

or fatal shock injury.

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CAUTION: Forpersonal safety, the mounting

surface must be capable of supporting the cabinet load,
in addition to the added weight of this 63-85 pound
product, plus additional oven loads of up to 50 pounds
or a total weight of 113-135 pounds.

CAUTI ON: For personal safety, this product

cannot be installed in cabinet arrangements such as an
island or a peninsula. It must be mounted to BOTH
a top cabinet AND a wall.

NOTE: For easier installation and personal safety, it is
recommended that two people install this product.

IMPORTANT--PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. FOR
PERSONAL SAFETY, THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE

PROPERLY GROUNDED TO AVOID SEVERE OR
FATAL SHOCK.

You should have the wall receptacle and circuit checked

by a qualified electrician to make sure the receptacle is
properly grounded.

Where a standard two-prong wall receptacle is

encountered, it is very important to have it replaced

with a properly grounded three-prong wall receptacle,

installed by a qualified electrician.

DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, CUT,
DEFORM OR REMOVE ANY OF THE PRONGS

FROM THE POWER CORD. DO NOT USE WITH

AN EXTENSION CORD.

ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS

Product rating is 120 volts AC, 60 Hertz, 14amps and

1.60 ldlowatts. This product must be connecmd to a

supply circuit of the proper voltage and flequency.

Wire size must conform to the requirements of the
Nadona/Elecuical Gode or the prevailing local code

for this kilowatt rating. The power supply cord and

plug should be brought to a separam 15 to 20 ampere

branch circuit single grounded outlet. The oudet box
should be locamd in the cabinet above the oven. The

outlet box and supply circuit should be inst;dled by

a quafified elecuician and confbim to the National
Elecuica/Code or the prevailing local code.

Insure proper
ground exists
before use

The power cord of this

appliance is equipped with
a three-prong (grounding)

plug which mates with

a standard three-prong
(grounding) wall receptacle
to minimize the possibility

of electric shock hazard
from this appliance.

3

Installation Instructions

HOOD EXHAUST

NOTE: Read these next two pages only if you plan to vent your exhaust to the
outside. If you plan to recirculate the air back into the room, proceed to page 6.

OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

The following chart describes an example of one possible
ductwork installation.

EQUIVALENT NUMBER EQUIVALENT

DUCT PIECES LENGTH x USED = LENGTH

24Ft. x (1)

12Ft.StraightDuct

RoofCap

(6" Round)

TransitionAdaptod

Rectangular-to-Round

Equivalent lengths of duct piecesare based on actual tests and
reflect requirements for good venting performance with any vent hood.

*IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round u ansition adaptor is used, the bottom comers of the damper will
have to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order to allow flee movement of the dampeL

12Ft. x (1)

5 Ft. x (1) =

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (EXAMPLE ONLY)

The following chart describes an example of one possible
ductwork installation.

EQUIVALENT

DUCT PIECES

LENGTH* x

24Ft.

12Ft.

5 Ft.

Total Length = 41 Ft.

NUMBER

USED

EQUIVALENT

LENGTH

Wall Cap

3 Ft.StraightDuct

3¼" x 10" Rectangular)

(_ 90° Elbow 10Ft. x (2) = 20Ft.

Equivalentlengthsof ductpiecesarebasedonactualtestsand
reflectrequirementsforgoodventingperformancewith anyvent hood.

NOTE: For back exhaust, care should be taken to align exhaust with space between studs, or wall should be prepared
at the time it is constructed by leaving enough space between the wall studs to accommodate exhaust.

40Ft.

3 Ft.

(1)

(1)

Total Length = 63 Ft.

40Ft.

3 Ft.

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Installation Instructions

NOTE: If you need to install ducts, note that the total
duct length of 3¼"x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter

round duct should not exceed 120 equivalent feet.
Outside ventilation requires a HOOD EXHAUST DUCT.

Read the following caIefldly.
NOTE: It is important that venting be installed using

the most direct route and with as few elbows as possible.
This ensures clear venting of exhaust and helps prevent

blockages. Also, make sure dampers swing freely and

nothing is blocking the ducts.

Exhaust connection:

The hood exhaust has been designed to mate with a
standard 3¼" x 10" rectangular duct.

If a round duct is required, a rectangular-to-round
uansition adaptor must be used. Do not use less than

a 6" diameter duct.

EQUIVALENT

DUCT PIECES

Rectangular-to-Round

LENGTH

5Ft.

TransitionAdaptoP

Maximum duct length:

For satisfactory air movement, the total duct length of

3¼"x 10" rectangular or 6" diameter round duct should

not exceed 120 equivalent feet.

Elbows, transitions, wall and roof caps,

etc., present additional resistance to airflow and are

equivalent to a section of smdght duct which is longer
than their actual physical size. When calcula6ng the

total duct length, add the equivalent lengths of all
uansi6ons and adaptors plus the length of all suaight

duct sections. The chart below shows you how to
calculate total equivalent ductwork length using the
approximate feet of equivalent length of some

typical ducts.

NUMBER

x USED

x ( )

= LENGTH

=

EQUIVALENT

Ft.

G

O

m

Wall Cap

90° Elbow

45° Elbow

90° Elbow

45° Elbow

RoofCap

StraightDuct6" Roundor
3¼" x 10" Rectangular

40 Ft.

10 Ft.

5 Ft.

25 Ft.

5 Ft.

24 Ft.

1Ft.

x ( )

x ( )

x ( )

x ( )

x ( )

x ( )

x ( )

=

=

=

=

=

=

=

Ft.

Ft.

Ft.

Ft.

Ft.

Ft.

Ft.

* IMPORTANT: If a rectangular-to-round transition
adaptor is used, the bottom corners of the damper
will have to be cut to fit, using the tin snips, in order
to allow ti"ee movement of the damper.

Total Ductwork

Equivalent lengths of duct pieces are based on actual tests

and reflect requirements tbr good venting pertbrmance with

_l_) r veIlt tlood,

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Ft.

Installation Instructions

DAMAGE - SHIPMENT/
iNSTALLATiON

• If the unit is damaged in shipment, return the

unit to the store in which it was bought for repair
or replacement.

• If the unit is damaged by the customer, repair or
replacement is the responsibility of the customer.

• If the unit is damaged by the installer (if other
than the customer), repair or replacement must

be made by arrangement bet_,veen customer and

installer.

PARTS INCLUDED

HARDWARE PACKET

PART

WoodScrews
(1A"x2")

ToggleBolts(and
wing nuts)(Y4"x 3")

QUANTITY

2

PARTS INCLUDED

ADDITIONAL PARTS

PART

TopCabinet

TOPCABINETTEMPLATE

REAR

WALL

TEMPLATE

{NSTALL_ON

INSTRucTIoNs

Template

RearWall

Template

installation
instructions

Separately
Packed
Grease

Filters

m

QUANTITY

1

1

1

2

Self-aligningMachine
Screws(W'-28x 3W')

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You will find the installation hardware contained in

a packet with the unit. Check to make sure you have
all these parts.

NOTE: Some extra parts are included.

NylonGrommet

(formetalcabinets)

Metal Screws

(Y¢'x _k")

PowerCordStrap

(plastic)

1black

2 bronze

Charcoal
Filter

(onsome
models)

Exhaust 1
Adaptor

Damper 1

1

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Installation Instructions

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

# 1 and#2 Phillipsscrewdriver

Tinsnips(forcutting
damper,if required)

Gloves

Scissors
(tocuttemplate, if necessary)

Pencil

Ruleror tapemeasure

aightedge

Electricdrill with ¾g', 7½s',3_-,
_½"and%" drill bits

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Carpentersquare
(optional)

Fillerblocksor scrap
woodpieces,if needed
fortop cabinetspacing

(usedonrecessedbottom
cabinetinstallationsonly)

Saw(saber,holeor keyhole)

Safety goggles

MOUNTING SPACE

Iit UtlIII

NOTE:Maximumcabinetdepthis 13".

L_

66" or more
from the floor

to the top of
the oven

cabinet needs to

from the cooking

Backsplash

Bottom edge of

be 30" or more

surface

Studfinder er

Level

NOTES:

• The space between the cabinets must be 30"
wide and flee of obstructions.

• If the space between the cabinets is greater

than 30", a Filler Panel Kit mW be used to fill
in the gap between the oven and the cabinets.

Your Owner's Manual contains the kit number

for your model.

• This oven is for installa6on over ranges up to

,t6" wide.

• If you are going to vent your oven to the outside,

see Hood Exhaust Section for exhaust duct
preparation.

• When installing the oven beneath smooth, fiat

cabinets, be careful to follow the instructions
on the top cabinet template for power cord

clearance.

Hammer (optional)

Duct and masking tape

7

Installation Instructions

I PLACEMENT OF THE MOUNTING PLATE

REMOVING THE OVEN FROM
THE CARTON/REMOVING THE
MOUNTING PLATE

Remove the turntable, installation instructions,

%

filters, exhaust adaptoi; dampe_; shelf and the
small hardware bag. Do not remove the Styrofoam
protecting the flont of the oven.

Fold back all 4 carton flaps flflly against carton

[]

sides. Then careflflly roll the oven and carton over
onto the top side. The oven should be resting in
the Styrofoam.

[]Pull the carton lap and off the oven.

[]

The mounting plate is attached to the back of the
oven. Remove the two screws holding it to the oven.

The plate will be used as the rear wall template and
for mounting the oven to the wall.

I-_ FINDING THE WALL STUDS

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Wall

Studs

i

Centesimi

_i_ Find the studs, using one of the following

methods:
A. Stud finder - a magnetic device which

locates nails.

OR

B. Use a hammer to tap lightly across the

mounting surface to find a solid sound.

This will indicate a stud location.

After locating the stud(s), find the center by
probing the wall with a small nail to find the

edges of the stud. Then place a mark halfk,vay
between the edges. The center of any adjacent

studs should be 16" or 24" fiom tiffs mark.

_Draw a line down the center of the studs.

THE OVEN MUST BE CONNECTED TO AT LEAST
ONE WALL STUD.

[] Set the oven upright. Remove and properly discard

plastic bags and Styrofoam.

Open tim oven door and remove any packing
material, if present, from inside the oven.

8

Installation Instructions

DETERMINING WALL PLATE LOCATION UNDER YOUR CABINET

Plate position - beneath flat bottom
cabinet

MountingPlateTabs

Bottom

At least 30", up to 36"

theCabinet

Plate position - beneath framed recessed

cabinet bottom

Mounting Plate Tabs

Touching the Back

'-. Frame

...

30" to Cooktop

Plate position - beneath recessed bottom
cabinet with front overhang

MountingPlatewith
TabsBelowCabinet

BottomtheSame
Distanceasthe Front

OverhangDepth

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30" to Cooktop

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Your cabinets may have decorative uim that interferes
with the oven installation. Remove the decorative uim

to install the oven properly and to make it level.
THE OVEN MUST BE LEVEL.

Use a level to make sure tim cabinet bottom is level.
If tim cabinets have a flont overhang only, with no

back or side flame, install the mounting plate down
the same distance as the flont overhang depth. This

will

keep the oven level.

[]

Measure the inside depth of the flont overhang.

%

Draw a horizontal line on the back wall an equM

distance below the cabinet bottom as the inside
depth of the front overhang.

%

For this type of installation wkh front overhang only,

align the mounting robs with this horizontal line, not
touching the c_fl)inet bottom as described in Stop D.

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Installation Instructions

ALIGNING THE WALL PLATE

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Hole

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ro I " _

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ii i TopCabinet

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HoleC_

AreaE I

CAUTION: Wear gloves
to avoid cutting fingers on

sharp edges.

_Draw a vertical line on the wall at the center of the 30"

wide space.

_Use the mounting plate as the template fox the rear

wall. Place the mounting plato on tim wall, making

sure that the robs are touching the bottom of the
cabinet or the level line drawn in Step C for cabinets

with front overhang. Line up the notch and center line

on the mounting plate to the center line on the wall.

While holding the mounting plate with one hand,

draw circles on the wall at holes A, B, C and D (see
illusuafion above/actual plate marked with anows).
Four holes must be used for mounting.

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. Draw a Vertical

LineonWall i

I<-ifrom Center of iL

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NOTE: Holes C and D are inside area E. If neidler

C nor D is in a stud, find a stud somewhere in area E

and draw a fifth circle to line up with die stud. It is
important to use at least one wood screw mounted
firmly in a stud m support the weight of the oven.

Set the mounting plate aside.
Drill holes on the circles. If there is a stud, drill a _X_/'

hole for wood screws. Fox holes that don't line up with
a stud, drill a %" hole for toggle bolts.

NOTE: DO NOT MOUNT THE PLATE

AT THIS TIME.

------------Hole B

/

HoleD

NOTE: Appearance and
shape of the mounting

plate uray vary from your
model.

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Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION TYPES

This oven is designed for adaptation to the following three
types of ventilation:

A. Outside Top Exhaust (Vertical Duct)
B. Outside Back Exhaust (Horizontal Duct)

C. Recirculating (Non-Vented Ducdess)

OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST

(VERTICAL DUCT)

/

(Choose A, B or C)

NOTE: This oven is shipped assembled for Outside Top
Exhaust (except for non-vented models). Select the type

of ventilation required for your installation and proceed
to that section.

I--_ OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST

(HORIZONTAL DUCT)

RECIRCULATING
(NON-VENTED DUCTLESS)

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On models shipped for
non-vented exhaust, a

disposable charcoal filter is
included with the oven and

needs to be installed to help
remove smoke and odors.

On models shipped for
outside top exhaust, a
Charcoal Filter Accessory Kit
is required for the non-vented
exhaust. (See your Owner's

Manual for the kit numbeL)

Installation Instructions

OUTSIDE TOP EXHAUST (Vertical Duct)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

A1. Attach Mounting Plate to Wall
A2. Prepare Top Cabinet

A3. Install Adapter
A4. Mount Oven

A5. Adjust Exhaust Adaptor
A6. Gonnect Ductwork

I-_ ATTACH THE MOUNTING

PLATE TO THE WALL

=_===

Attach the plate to the wall using toggle bolts. At least
one wood screw must be used to attach the plate to a

wall stud.

[]Remove the toggle wings flom the bolts.
[]Insert the bolts into the mounting plate

through the holes designated to go into d_Twall
and reatmch the toggle wings to :_" onto each bolt.

To use toggle bolts:

Spacingfor Toggles
MoreThanWall

+l_-_i_--Thickness

Wings

Mounting

Plate_.

BoltEnd

_ Place the mounting plate against the wall and

insert tim toggle wings into the holes in the wall to
mount the plate.

NOTE: Before tightening toggle bolts and wood
screw, make sure the robs on the mounting plate
touch the bottom of the cabinet when pushed
flush against the wall and that the plate is properly

centered under the cabinet.
CAUTION: Be carefifl to avoid pinching fingers

between the back of the mounting plate and the wall.

_ Tighten all bolts. Pull the plate away flom the wall

to help tighten the bolts.

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Installation Instructions

I-_ USE TOP CABINET TEMPLATE

FOR PREPARATION OF TOP
CABINET

You need to drill holes for the top support screws, a

hole large enough for tim power cord to fit through,

and a cutout large enough for tim exhaust adaptor.

• Read tim instructions on the TOP CABINET
TEMPI ,ATE.

• Tape it underneath tim top cabinet.

• Drill the holes, following tim instructions on tim
TOP CABINET TEMPI,ATE.

CAUTION: Wear safety goggles when drilling holes
in tim cabinet bottom.

ASSEMBLE AND
INSTALL ADAPTOR

Damper

g Exhaust

Adaptor

i_ BlowerPlate

__7 Backof

I-_ MOUNT THE OVEN

FOR EASIER INSTAI,I,ATION AND PERSONAl,

SAFETY, WE RECOMMEND THAT TWO PEOPLE

INSTALL THIS OVEN.

IMPORTANT: Do not grip or use handle

during installation.

NOTE: If your cabinet is metal, use the nylon

grommet around the power cord hole to prevent

cutting of tim cord.
NOTE: We recommend using fillet blocks if the

cabinet flont hangs below the cabinet bottom shelf.

IMPORTANT: If filler blocks are not

used, case damage may occur from over

tightening screws.

NOTE: When mounting the

oven, thread power cord
through hole in bottom
of top cabinet. Keep it fight
ttnoughout Steps 1-3.

Do not pinch cord or lift

oven by pulling cord.

I,iff oven, tilt it
forward and hook

slots at back bottom
edge onto two lower

robs of mounting
plate.

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oven

NOTE: On some models, the exhaust adaptor and
damper assembly may aheady be assembled to the oven.

[]Place the oven in its upright position, with the top

of the unit facing tap.
NOTE: Make sure the blower fan blades are visible

and are pointing up.

_ Insert the tabs on each side of the damper into the

holes at the inside rear of the adaptor.

_ Attach the exhaust adaptor to tim blower plate with

the t_,vobronze metal screws provided.
Make sure that the damper pivots easily before

mounting oven.

You will need to make adjttstments to assure proper

alignment with your house exhaust duct after the
oven is installed.

_ Rotate flont of

up against cabinet

bottom.

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oven

Installation Instructions

MOUNT THE OVEN (continued)

CabinetFront

CabinetBottomShelf

FillerBlock

to Depth

ofCabinet

T quivalent

Recess

Self-AligningScrew

OvenTop

[]Attach the oven to the top cat)inet t)y inserting

2 self'aligning screws through outer top cabinet
holes. Turn two full turns cm each screw. Be sure

to keep power cord tight. Be careful not to pinch
the cord, especially when mounting flush to

bottom of cabinet.

ADJUST THE EXHAUST
ADAPTOR

Open the top cabinet and adjust the exhaust adaptor
to connect to the house duct.

Damper

Backof

_S Oven

I-_ CONNECTING DUCTWORK

HouseDuct

[] Tighten the two screws to the top of the oven

completely. (While tightening screws, hold the
oven in place against the wall and the top cabinet.)

[] Install grease filters. See the Owner's Manual

packed with the oven.

_ Extend the house duct down to connect to

the exhaust adaptoi.
Seal exhaust duct joints using duct rope.

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Installation Instructions

OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST (Hori-ontalDuct)

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

B1. Prepare Rear Wall
B2. Attach Exhaust Adaptor to

Wall Plate

B3. Attach Mounting Plate

to Wall

B4. Prepare Top Cabinet
BS. Adjust Blower

B6. Mount tile Oven

r_ PREPARING THE REAR WALL

FOR OUTSIDE BACK EXHAUST

You need to cut an opening in tile rear wall for

outside exhaust.

[]Read tile instructions on tile REAR WAI,I,

TEMPI ,ATE.

[]Tape it to tile rear wall, lining tap with tile holes

previously drilled for holes A and B in tile wall
plate.

_Cut tile tile instructions of tileopening, following

REAR WAI,I, TEMPI,ATE.

ATTACH THE EXHAUST
ADAPTOR TO THE OVEN REAR

PANEL

_Unscrew and remove tile exhaust adaptor

assembly flom tile top of tile oven.

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_Atmch tile exhaust adaptor to tile oven rear

panel by sliding it into the guides at the top
center of the back of tile oven.

ExhaustAdaptor

_.w/_ _ (hingesideup)

Guide--__

o o

Push in securely until it is in tile lower locking tabs.
Take care to assure tile damper hinge is installed so
that it is at tile top and that tile damper swings fieely.

Damper

_"'"__ Guide

Locking
Tabs

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