Vent-a-Hood B100 Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR WALL MOUNT VENT-A-HOODS
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Installation Work and Electrical Wiring Must Be Done By
Qualified Person(s) In Accordance With All Applicable
Codes And Standards, Including Fire-Rated Construction.
B. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not
damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
C. Ducted fans must always be vented to the out-
doors.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.

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All Hoods Should Be Installed By A Qualified Installer
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6” dia.
A. Model B100 — Mark area to be cut as
per dimensions on sketch below. Allow
area for motor cooling vents. (Motors are
cooled from above). Special offset transition
to centerline is available.
Motor Cooling
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of exhaust collar
Step 2.
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Remove wood mounting strips from channel on back side
of hood. (Wood strip attached with Phillips head screws.)
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A. Model B100: 6” duct or the
equivalent must be
installed
throughout.
3
9 ”
4
5
8 ”
8
1
11 ”
4
Step 1. Cut vent hole in ceiling or furrdown.
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Vents
Wiring
1
5 ”
8
6” dia.
3
3 ” Front
8
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of mounting plate
Remove wood mounting strip; Mount to wall.
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Step 3.
Blower
B100 Single 300 CFM
B200 Dual 600 CFM
6”
Each single or dual blower in hood must be
vented and connected separately. Do not
restrict ducting anywhere including roof jacks
or wall louvers. Don’t make sharp turns with
ducting. Make gradual turns or 45° angles.
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D. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and
exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel
burning equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow the
heating equipment manufacturer’s guideline and safety
standards such as those published by the NationaI Fire
Protection Association (NFPA), and the American
Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE), and local code authorities.
8” dia.
Nail or screw mounting strip to wall in proper position,
attach firmly to wall studs. Hang hood canopy on wood
strip and attach with Phillips head screws provided. If
more support is needed for larger hoods, attach lower
part of canopy to wall with lag bolts or to studs. Canopy
can also be attached to side cabinets or walls if neces-
sary.
Connect ducting.
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Minimum Round Square
Duct Size
Inches
6” (or equivalent) 28
8” (or equivalent)
50
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B. Model B200 — Mark opening to
cut out area as per dimensions on
sketch below. Motors are cooled
from above so be sure area is large
enough for motor cooling vents.
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Motor Cooling Vents
Wiring
6”
1
8 ”
2
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B. Model B200: Transition to 8”
round is provided. 8”
duct or the equivalent
must be installed
throughout.
1
19 ”
2
5
8 ”
8
1
21 ”
2
3
2 ”
8
Front
8”