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Operations & Service Manual FSH−4 Hood ISO 90012015 Registered • Committed to Quality 2750 Gunter Park Drive West • Montgomery, AL 36109 USA Toll Free: 800.554.4537 Other: 334.272.1457 (USA & Canada Only) Fax: 334.239.4117 • Website: www.gfse.com • Email: services@gfse.com Printed in USA, Form 65497 (Rel.
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• During the Limited Warranty period, Giles will replace or recondition, at its factory, any part or parts of this unit which Giles inspectors judge defective, provided the unit has been properly installed, subjected to nor...
The information contained in this manual has been prepared to describe the proper procedures for safely installing, operating & maintaining your Giles Food Service Equipment. Throughout the manual, safety precautions are identified by a hazard alert symbol and key words DANGER, WARNING or CAUTION.
FSH−4 Hood Safety Specific Safety Precautions: For your safety, please observe the following precautions when operating or servicing this GILES food service equipment. Adhering to the following important safety information will help to prevent personal injury and/or damage to the equipment.
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Safety FSH−4 Hood Specific Safety Precautions: • Exercise care when removing wooden crate framework and the unit from shipping pallet. The hood is very heavy; extreme precaution must be exercised when handling and assembling stand & lifting the hood unit for mounting atop stand.
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Comply with all appropriate state and/or local heath regulations regarding cleaning and sanitation of food service equipment. ▪ To clean difficult surface areas, having excessive grease residue buildup, GILES recommends using a mild, biodegradable, nontoxic degreasing cleaner such as Simple Green® Crystal Foaming Spray Cleaner/Degreaser. ▪...
THANK YOU for purchasing the Giles Model FSH‐4 Ventless Recirculating Hood w/72” Floor Stand, manufactured by Giles Enterprises, Inc., Montgomery, Alabama (USA), hereafter referred to as "GILES". Giles ventless technology is the result of extensive engineering, research and development. Every unit is thoroughly inspected and tested prior to shipment to ensure it operates flawlessly after installation.
Location • DO NOT ALTER, ADD ATTACHMENTS OR OTHERWISE MODIFY THIS EQUIPMENT. • Failure to comply with installation requirements as specified by the Giles Hood Approval Letter will void the factory warranty. 1. A minimum clearance of 14” (355.6 mm) must be maintained between the top of the hood exhaust outlet and ceiling, or other large overhead obstructions.
... not included with hood purchase. IMPORTANT! The hood stand is the only installation method now approved by Giles ... the former “ceiling suspended” installation method is no longer an acceptable option. Attempting to install the hood in such a way can void the factory warranty.
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Installation FSH−4 Hood 2.03 Stand & Hood Assembly − continued TRIM CAP TRIM CAP Install upper back panel. TABS ON CHANNELS SHOULD FIT INTO SLOTS ALONG BOTTOM EDGE OF STAND SIDES. ADJUST LEGS TO LEVEL HOOD. Use extreme care when mounting hood onto stand, or when moving ANCHOR LEGS TO FLOOR, AS the assembled hood stand into a final location.
FSH−4 Hood Installation 2.04 Cooking Appliance Limitations & Clearances IMPORTANT! The clearance diagrams in this section depict a “ceiling suspended” hood over various appliances. Ceiling mounting is no longer an acceptable installation method. “Side clearance minimum” dimensions shown in these illustrations will not apply for the freestanding hood versions ...
FSH−4 Hood Installation 2.05 Electrical Specifications − Hood ONLY • Food service equipment must be properly grounded in accordance with local code, or in the absence of local code, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. Improper grounding may result in electrical shock to users.
Installation FSH−4 Hood 2.05.2 Routing Power Conduit & Wiring 1. This diagram shows a typical conduit & wiring setup for connecting hood and appliance power. 2. See Section 2.05.3, Hood & Appliance Interlock Diagram for details on setting up an interlock circuit for the underhood cooking appliances.
2.06 Fire Suppression System Installation Giles ventless hoods (plus under‐hood cooking appliances) must be protected by an Ansul® R‐102 Restaurant Fire Suppression System in accordance with the hood listing. Hood includes factoryinstalled piping, plenum discharge nozzles (appliance drop‐down nozzles not included), detector link brackets, and cable conduit. Piping & conduit are stubbed out on either side of hood to connect the fire suppression system.
Installation FSH−4 Hood 2.06.2 Fire Suppression Fusible Detector Links & Location Exhaust Damper 285° F (factoryinstalled) 165° F (Ansul P/N 56811) 165° F (Ansul P/N 56811) All fusible detector links 165° F shall be installed by Ansul (Ansul P/N 56811) service company personnel.
FSH−4 Hood Installation 2.06.4 Fire Extinguisher Nozzle Locations Plenum nozzles Plenum nozzle (factoryinstalled) (factoryinstalled) Appliance nozzles, (2) minimum, sized & installed by local authorized Plenum nozzles Ansul service company personnel (factoryinstalled) (Not supplied with Hood) Fittings for total of (3) dropdowns are installed in hood.
Overview FSH−4 Hood 3. Overview This section provides a brief overview of hood components, functions and accessories. Please review carefully before attempting to operate the hood. Hood Exhaust Duct Right Filter Left Filter Chamber Chamber Section 3.02 Section 3.02 Control Panel Section 3.01.
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Overview FSH−4 Hood Item Description Function LIGHT Switch Controls underhood lighting. Press & momentarily hold the top [START] portion of switch to start hood & supply power to cooking appliances underneath. Switch remains in [ON] POWER Switch position (center) when released. To turn hood OFF & shutdown power “Push‐to‐Start”...
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Overview FSH−4 Hood 3.02 Filter Chamber & Exhaust Item Description Function Provides access the prefilters, EAC collector cells and charcoal filters. Hood Filter Doors (2) Both doors must be closed & latched before hood will operate. First stage of the ventless air cleaning system. Stainless steel filters capture largest grease particulate in cooking vapor.
Model: FSH−4 Overview 3.03 Accessory Items Included w/Hood Part Description/Part Number Function Baffle Filter Captures larger grease particulate (2) required contaminant. P/N 40943 Removes additional greaseladen PreFilter vapor and moisture from the air. (2) required Singleuse only, disposable, must P/N 91707 be replaced weekly (approx.).
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GILES recommended collector cell (1) Sample Can cleaner. Foaming Crystal Cleaner/Degreaser Spray foam degreaser for cleaning P/N 41510 EAC collector cells. 12‐count Case It is readily available from Giles and NSF approved online distributors, as well as many national retail outlets.
Operation & Filter Maintenance FSH−4 Hood 4. Operation & Filter Maintenance 4.01 Starting the Hood Be sure that all filters are in place & both filter access doors are closed & latched securely before starting the hood. Hood will NOT power‐up if either filter door is open, or ajar. To Start Hood: 1.
FSH−4 Hood Operation & Filter Maintenance 4.02.2 Baffle Filter Removal The (2) baffle filters are accessed from underneath the hood & directly above cooking appliances. ① Turn hood power OFF ② ④ ③...
Operation & Filter Maintenance FSH−4 Hood 4.02.3 Baffle Filter Installation ② ① Front Underhood View Position filter w/ ③ baffles in a vertical position. Switch arm must be actuated by the baffle filter as shown...
Operation & Filter Maintenance FSH−4 Hood 4.02.5 Pre−Filter Installation PreFilter Paper side (to Paper side (to outside) outside) Metal mesh side (facing toward middle) Switch roller must be actuated by the prefilter when installed. Front View Close & latch door NOTE: When filters are changed, always record the installation date in the space provided on the filter label.
FSH−4 Hood Operation & Filter Maintenance 4.02.6 E.A.C. Collector Cell Removal ① Turn hood power OFF Open doors Left E.A.C. Cell Right E.A.C. Cell ② Handle cell by using the attached folding handle to avoid damage.
Operation & Filter Maintenance FSH−4 Hood 4.02.9 Charcoal Filter Installation Charcoal Filter Blue fiberfill side faces middle Front View Switch roller must be actuated by the charcoal filters when installed. Close & latch doors...
FSH−4 Hood Operation & Filter Maintenance 4.03 Hood Filter Alarms 4.03.1 Baffle, Pre−Filter or Charcoal Filter Missing If either baffle filter, pre‐filter, or charcoal filter is not in place, or positioned incorrectly, the red [CHARCOAL OR BAFFLE FILTER MISSING] light will turn ON. Power to cooking appliances under hood is shutdown until the condition is corrected ...
Operation & Filter Maintenance FSH−4 Hood 4.03.3 E.A.C. Filter Status & Alarm Two LED indicator light clusters on the control panel show the operational status of the Electronic Air Cleaner (EAC) filter system for each side of the hood. [ON] Indicates that the collector cell is installed, powered &...
Ideally, grease baffle filters should be cleaned daily. Remove & clean in sink with a mild, biodegradable, degreasing cleaner (Giles recommends Simple Green® Crystal Foaming Spray Cleaner). Rinse & dry thoroughly ... reinstall dry filters in hood. Generally, baffle filters can be washed in a dishwasher.
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IMPORTANT! ONLY Simple Green® Crystal Foaming Cleaner/Degreaser is recommended by GILES for cleaning the EAC cell in this manner. Other spray cleaners can contain corrosive ingredients that can damage the metal components of the cell, causing it to fail or not perform properly. Such damages are not covered by the factory warranty.
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1. The soaking method requires a suitable, leakproof container, such as a tall trash bin, recycle bin, plastic tote, or the GILES soak tank*. Container must be large enough to hold the cell along with enough diluted degreasing solution to submerge it completely for soaking.
Operation & Filter Maintenance FSH−4 Hood 4.04.3 E.A.C. Collector Cell Cleaning Timer The hood is equipped with an E.A.C. Collector Cell Cleaning Timer. It is designed to help users maintain a proper cleaning routine for the collector cells. Timely cleaning is essential in ensuring that the hood continues to effectively remove greaseladen vapor from the recirculated air.
Typically, prefilters should be replaced weekly (see Sections 4.02.4 & 4.02.5). They CANNOT be cleaned and are not intended for longterm use. Use GILES replacement Item No. 91707. Write the replacement date on the new filter. IMPORTANT: Failure to use Giles OEM parts and OEM replacement filters may void the factory warranty. 4.04.5 Charcoal Filter Maintenance Charcoal filters are singleuse, disposable filters.
Record completion of these tests on a Maintenance & Service Log (see example in Section 5.04). If problems are detected, contact GILES or an authorized service provider. NOTE: Anytime a filter access door is opened & closed, the hood must be restarted with the POWER switch (press & momentarily hold the top of switch).
FSH−4 Hood Hood Cleaning & Maintenance 5.02 Quarterly Hood Cleaning DO NOT wash down hood with water from a spray hose. DO NOT steam clean or use pressure washing equipment. DO NOT use products containing chlorine or other caustic chemicals. DO NOT use abrasive products, steel wool or scouring pads.
Hood Cleaning & Maintenance FSH−4 Hood 5.03.1 Semi−Annual Fire Suppression System Inspection & Maintenance Inspection & service of the fire suppression system must be performed by a qualified Ansul® Service Company. Field inspection of the fire suppression system must be conducted semiannually (every 6 months) and shall consist of the following: •...
Troubleshooting FSH−4 Hood 6. Troubleshooting This section describes basic troubleshooting procedures for FSH Recirculating Hoods. Generally, troubleshooting and/or repairs should only be performed by trained & qualified service technicians. Troubleshooting by users should be limited to issues that are operational or procedural in nature. •...
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FSH−4 Hood Troubleshooting Problem Probable Cause Corrective Action Underhood appliances will not a. A baffle filter is missing or not Install filter / check positioning. powerup: properly installed • [HOOD POWERED] light ON b. A charcoal or prefilter is missing Install filter / check positioning.
Website: Email: Our goal at Giles is to provide the highest possible quality of service and assistance. To help us accomplish this, please have the following information readily available when calling, along with a brief description of the problem being experienced. Please record the unit information in the table below for quick reference.
FSH−4 Hood Parts List 7.03 Hood Front − Opened * Not seen...
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Parts List FSH−4 Hood 7.03 Parts List for Hood Front Item Part No. Qty. Description 91707 PREFILTER, ASSY, 12 X 20 X 2 91545 DRIP CUP, EAC FILTER 20521 FILTER, EAC 12 X 20, LEFT SIDE ONLY 20520 FILTER, EAC 12 X 20, RIGHT SIDE ONLY 30248 CHARCOAL FILTER, ASSY 24237...
FSH−4 Hood Parts List 7.04 Under−Hood Filters & Light * Not shown...
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Parts List FSH−4 Hood 7.04 Parts List for Under−Hood Item Part No. Qty. Description 40943 BAFFLE FILTER, S/S, 16 X 20 32776 DRIP CUP 32102 BAFFLE FILTER SWITCH ASSY. 40625 LIGHT FIXTURE 20395 FLUORESCENT BULB, COATED...
FSH−4 Hood Parts List 7.05 Doors & Front Panel * Not seen...
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Parts List FSH−4 Hood 7.05 Parts List for Doors & Front Panel ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 42827 DOOR LATCH 91476 ACCESS DOOR ASSY, LEFT 40929 FIRE DAMPER 98596 FAN COVER & EXHAUST DUCT (one piece) 91699 GUARD, FIRE DAMPER 91475 ACCESS DOOR ASSY, RIGHT 91583 72”...