System and Method for Mounting Undercabinet Ventilation Hood

摘要

A system and method for installing a ventilation hood to an underside of a wall cabinet includes providing structure for initially establishing mounting or anchoring points for the ventilation hood, securing first mounting structure for the ventilation hood, supporting the ventilation hood on the first mounting structure, and then further securing the ventilation hood with an additional fastening arrangement to complete the installation.

主权项

1. A method of mounting a ventilation hood to an underside of a cabinet which is mounted against a wall and includes a bottom panel and a lower support frame positioned above a cooking appliance comprising:
securing a first bracket, including first and second spaced holes, directly to the wall below the cabinet by extending a first mechanical fastener through the first hole; securing a second bracket, including third and fourth spaced holes, directly to the wall below the cabinet, at a position spaced from the first bracket, by extending a first mechanical fastener through the third hole; supporting a rear portion of the ventilation hood by the first and second brackets; securing the ventilation hood to the wall with a third mechanical fastener extending through both a first opening formed in the rear portion of the ventilation hood and the second hole of the first bracket, along with a fourth mechanical fastener extending through both a second opening formed in the rear portion of the ventilation hood and the fourth hole of the second bracket; and fastening a front portion of the ventilation hood through at least one fastener assembly directly to the cabinet.