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Install the Vent Hood From "Kitchen Renovations" episode DKTN-404

In this first segment of the final episode of "Contemporary Kitchen Expansion" host Paul Ryan and Keith (the homeowner) finish the light installation. They mark the location of the vent and set up the template. They wire the vent and add the duct work.

[Materials List and step-by-step instructions are below.]

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Materials and Tools for Vent Hood Installation --

Vent hood
Drill
Level
Vent template
Flex vent
Aluminum tape

Materials and Tools for Undermount Sink Installation --

Work gloves
Undermount sink
Carriage bolts and clips
Silicone

Materials and Tools for Cabinet Glass Inserts --

Safety glasses
Work gloves
Screwdriver
Glazing tips
Glazing guns
T-square
Glass cutter with a carbide wheel
Marker
Tapping ball
Rubbing stone

	Figure A
	Figure B
	Figure C

Installing the Vent Hood

1. Use a level to mark the bottom of the vent, which will be flush with the adjacent cabinets.

   Note: The vent must be at least 29" from the top of your cook top.

2. Mark the center, and line up the vent template (figure A) on the marks.

3. With the template in place, screw in the hanging brackets.

   Note: Make sure you have enough support in the walls.

4. Hang the vent on the brackets (figure B). Use the leveling screws to align the vent and secure in place.

5. Take off the junction box cover and make the wiring connections.

   Safety Tip: Make sure the power if off before wiring!

   Note: If you are not comfortable doing the wiring yourself, it's better to hire a professional.

6. Install the ceiling bracket that will hold the duct cover. This mounts flush to the ceiling with drywall screws.

7. Put the flex vent on the transition, stretch it to the vent in the ceiling and tape the seams.

   Safety Tip:The aluminum tape is sharp so be very careful.

8. Put on the duct cover and screw in place (figure C).

In the next segment the undermount sink and the faucet -- and its components -- will be installed.

RESOURCES :

Undermount Sink
Brand name: Houzer
Model #: MC-3210SR

Bottom Grid
Model #: BG-3200

Basket Strainer
Model #: 190-9180
Color: Stainless Steel
Houzer
Website: www.enexsink.com

Riviera Single-Handle Kitchen Faucet with Vegetable Sprayer
Brand name: Brizo
Model #: 6115088
Color: Chrome
Delta Faucet Co.
To locate showrooms, visit: www.brizo.com

Cabinet Hardware
Brand name: Hafele
Model #: 124-02-920
Color: Silver color anodized
Hafele America Co.
Website: www.hafele.com/us

Glass Cabinet Inserts
Brand name: Crystal
Model #: 73
Torstenson Glass Co.
Website: www.tglass.com

Stainless Steel Vent
Brand name: Frigidaire
Model #: PLHV36W7CC

Stainless Steel Double Oven
Model #: PLEB30T8CC

Stainless Steel Counter-Depth Side-by-Side Refrigerator
Model #: PHSC239DS

Stainless 36" Cook Top
Model #: PLGC36S9CC

Stainless Steel Dishwasher
Model #: PLD3460RDC

Stainless Steel Microwave
Model #: PLMB209DC
Frigidaire
Electrolux Home Products
Website: www.frigidaire.com

White Ridged Pendant Lights
Brand name: Forecast
Model #: F5020-36
Color: White
Forecast Lighting
Website: www.forecastltg.com