Installing A Vent Hood Roof Vent

The installation of a turbine vent is nearly identical to a static vent.

Installing a vent hood roof vent.

Vent exhaust fans through a roof hood roof vent hood details. Step 2 before you begin cutting a large hole into the wall to install the vent first cut a smaller hole to see what s behind the wall. Be sure to drive the screws into wall studs. Install the vertical cover to conceal the exposed ductwork.

Disassemble the range hood vent into its units. It is easier to install equipment when you disassemble its parts one after the other. For more detailed techincal specifications please visit our specifications page and search by model number. Attach the vent unit to the mounting box with using long flat head screws around the edges two to three inches apart.

Attach the top section of the chimney to the mounting bracket allowing the bottom section of the chimney to rest securely on the top of the hood. Apply asphalt roof. Drill holes about every inch along the outline. Cut a round hole in the appropriate size for the ducting.

Use a hammer and cold chisel to chip between the holes. Apply clear roofing graded exterior caulk as a seal between the mounting box and the vent. Slide the vent hood into the brackets and secure with screws driven into wall studs. Use the electrical drill to puncture holes on the.

Install the vent and seal the underside of the vent flange with roofing grade sealant caulk. Place the two pieces of chimney on top of the range hood making sure the vent in the upper section is towards the top and the upper section slides inside the lower section in a telescoping manner. Start in the attic and drill a hole through the roof in the desired vent location. Complete installation guides techincal specifications and venting accessories are listed below by model for download.

A roofer will from the attic mark a spot near the ridge of the roof he may first use nails from the attic to mark preferred spots between two rafters. Measure the range hood to determine where the vent comes out on the range hood and mark it on the wall. Seal between the top of the vent flange and at the bottom of the roofing shingles as well. The best exhaust fan venting is through smooth rigid ducts with taped joints and screwed to a.

Mark out spots on the ceiling. Use a long masonry bit to drill the locator holes. Make the electrical connections to provide power to the vent hood s light and exhaust fan. Vent a hood range hood installation guides.

Installing a vent hood on the roof. Trim the vent s flange in order to fit the mounting box. Screw the vent hood mounting brackets to kitchen wall. When the hole is finished follow the above instructions.