Countertop ventless universal hood system
for countertop electric appliances (40 pages)
Summary of Contents for Wells WVU96
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Additional manuals are available from your WELLS DEALER. THIS MANUAL MUST BE READ AND UNDERSTOOD BY ALL PERSONS USING OR INSTALLING THIS APPLIANCE. Contact your WELLS DEALER if you have any questions concerning installation, operation or maintenance of this equipment.
THE FOLLOWING WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER WARRANTY. products to be free from defects in material or workmanship, under normal Wells’ sole obligation under this warranty is limited to either repair or and proper use and maintenance service as specified by Wells and upon...
This manual contains information and instructions for the ventless ventilation hood, its use and care. For information regarding cooking appliance(s), please refer to the manufacturer’s operation manual. Note: Wells Ventless does not qualify for free prepaid freight. Wells Ventless is made to order and is non-refundable.
FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS IL2391a Ventilator Section Operating Features & Controls...
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FEATURES & OPERATING CONTROLS continued FEATURES & OPERATION CONTROLS ITEM DESCRIPTION COMMENT VENTILATOR EXHAUST DUCT, Exit point for ventilator airflow - on top of unit. DO NOT BLOCK VENTILATOR EXHAUST DUCT, Exit point for ventilator airflow - on front of unit. DO NOT FRONT BLOCK VENTILATOR FAN...
This appliance is made in the USA. Unless otherwise noted, this of business due to a filter appliance has American (SAE) sizes on all hardware. related shutdown. Spare filters can be purchased from any authorized Wells servicer or calling Wells.
INSTALLATION UNPACKING & INSPECTION NOTE: DO NOT discard the carton or other packing Carefully remove the appliance from the carton. Remove all materials until you have protective plastic film, packing materials and accessories from the inspected the appliance for appliance before connecting electrical power or otherwise performing hidden damage and tested it any installation procedure.
(274.3 CM) WHEN UTILIZING HORIZONTAL (FRONT) DISCHARGE OPTION. THE ENTIRE CEILING (INCLUDING DROP CEILINGS) SHALL BE NO LESS THAN 120 IN (304.8 CM) WHEN UTILIZING VERTICAL (TOP) DISCHARGE OPTION. WELLS MANUFACTURING 265 HOBSON STREET SMITHVILLE, TN 37166, USA J (08-22)
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(2) PLUS OVEN KW IF AVAILABLE Special Instruction: Any Oven or Combi with a vertical exhaust will need to have a diverter or diffuser to redirect away from thermal detectors. Charbroilers and Smokers are not allowed under Wells ventless 2M-Z24736_G_(08-22)
INSTALLATION (continued) SERVICE TECHNICIAN INSTALLATION NOTES This ventilator hood is to be used with light-duty and medium-duty electrically powered cooking appliances only. DANGER: • DO NOT attempt to use this ventilator hood with gas-fired units. SUFFOCATION HAZARD Do not attempt to use this •...
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SUMMARY SUMMARY Plan the installation area for the hood. The following diagram includes the required clearances for the hood installation, this is regardless of the type of hood mount, and equipment underneath that is to be used under the hood. THE ENTIRE CEILING (INCLUDING DROP CEILINGS) SHALL BE NO LESS THAN 108 IN (274.3 CM) WHEN UTILIZING HORIZONTAL (FRONT) DISCHARGE OPTION.
INSTALLATION (continued) Hardware Provided Nut; 2C-6517 Washer; 2C-A27469 Bolt; 2C-Z5555 IL2977 BASE ASSEMBLY Prior to assembling the base, locate it as close to the IL2387 finial position as possible. Then follow these steps. Bottom Stiffener Figure 1 Align the two rear panels (Fig 1) and secure with a bolt, washer and nut (8 places).
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INSTALLATION (continued) Base Deflectors Align the two base deflectors (Fig 4) in place and secure with screws (8 per deflector) Move the base into position, and using a level, adjust the legs until level. Remove the side panels of the hood assembly so when lowered onto the base assembly it will be easier to secure in place.
INSTALLATION ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION Refer to the nameplate on the ventilator. Verify ELECTRICAL SERVICE POWER. Voltage and phase must match the nameplate DANGER: specifications, and available electrical service amperage must meet or SUFFOCATION HAZARD exceed the listed amperage. Refer to specifications listed on page 1 of this manual.
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INSTALLATION continued SUPPLY POWER INSTALLATION DANGER: SHOCK HAZARD F I R E Turn power off to the unit A L A R before removing the side S Y S T electrical box cover. P L Y CAUTION: S U P P O W SHOCK HAZARD O O D...
Twelve (WVU96) NOZZLES disperse the fire suppression media. Two and reset by an authorized inner nozzles protect the fan and plenum. Ansul® distributor. The appliance nozzles are swivel mounted, and must be directed Charging of the Ansul®...
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INSTALLATION DANGER FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM INSTALLATION (continued) BURN HAZARD The MANUAL PULL STATION and any similar REMOTE MANUAL PULL STATION will activate the fire suppression system when the Any additional remote pull ring on the pull station is pulled to its full extent. station must NOT be installed on the front of the cooking appliances,...
Use only genuine Wells replacement parts and filters, cause splattering. call (800) 264-7827 your authorized Wells service agent or our authorized parts supplier Partstown. Parts supplied by others will void your warranty and may not provide safe operation.
If the air curtain service required lights illuminate, there is insufficient may cause your unit to airflow for proper operation. Call an authorized Wells Service Agent. operate incorrectly and you A failure of incoming electric power will cause a shut down of the unit.
CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS: Disconnect unit from electric power and allow to cool CAUTION: Cover frypot to prevent oil contamination HOT SURFACE FREQUENCY: Daily Exposed surfaces can be hot to the touch and may cause TOOLS: Mild detergent, clean non-abrasive towels, 3M Scotch burns.
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CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS PRECAUTIONS: Disconnect unit from electric power and allow to cool CAUTION: Cover cooking surfaces and frypots to prevent HOT SURFACE contamination. Exposed surfaces can be hot FREQUENCY: Monthly to the touch and may cause burns. Allow unit to cool TOOLS: Mild detergent, clean non-abrasive towels, 3M Scotch before cleaning.
MAINTENANCE: DISCHARGE DIRECTION CHANGE Procedure for changing the discharge on a WVU-48 / 96 PARTS LIST Part No Description 2C-35487 SCREW 8-32 X 5/16 PH TR HD 2C-6517 1/4-20 FLANGED HEX SHAKEPROOF LOCK NUT 2V-307913 DAMPER FIRE 8X9 N1-WL0167 ACCESS DOOR ASSY. ELEC COMPARTMENT N1-WL0172 FRONT DUCTWORK ASSEMBLY N1-WL0244...
REQUIRED MAINTENANCE IMPORTANT: USE AND MAINTENANCE SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARD FOR VENTILATION CONTROL AND FIRE PROTECTION Per NFPS 96, a signed and OF COMMERIAL COOKING OPERATIONS, N.F.P.A. 96 (current dated VENTILATOR HOOD edition). MAINTENANCE LOG must be maintained on the premises, and be made 3-MONTH MAINTENANCE: available for inspection by the...
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ANSUL MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET A N S U L IN C O R P O R AT E D ® M A R IN E T T E , W I 5 4 14 3-2 54 2 ANSULEX Low pH Q U IC K ID E N TIFIE R (In P la n t C o m m o n N a m e ) E m erg e nc y M a n u fac tu re r’s...
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SECTION 5 - HEALTH HAZARDS ANSULEX Low pH (continued) Th res h o ld N o ne E s tab lish ed L im it Va lu e : R o u te s o f E n try: Irritan t E ye C o n tac t: S kin C o n ta c t: Irritan t...
FILTERS are the only user serviceable components in this ventilator hood system. For all problems that cannot be remedied by servicing the filters, contact: Ventilator section - authorized Wells service agency Fire suppression system - authorized Ansul® distributor Ansul Deployments are not covered under warranty. Technical service needs to be contacted immediately and a deployment kit of parts needs to be replaced before unit is put back in service.
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST Filter Maintenance Baffle Filter: 16” x 20” Pre-Filter Hood Part No: 2I-Z14670 Part No: 2I-216258 Filter HEPA/Carbon Pack Pre-Filter Cage Part No: N1-WL0171 Part No: M3-WL0230 Model: WVU96 Filter Assy SK2576 REV D (07-22)
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EXPLODED VIEW Universal Hood Internal Control See Detail See Detail Model: WVU48 Universal Hood SK2554 Rev. - 1/16/2012...
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PARTS LIST Universal Hood Internal Control Internal Control Assy Fig No. Part No Quantity Description 2V-307913 DAMPER FIRE 8X9 WVU N1-WL0244 TOP DISCHARGE SCOOP ASSY. BLOCK-OFF PLATE, TOP DISCHARGE N1-Z14139 (REPLACES Fig No. 2 Part No. N1- (NOT SHOWN WL0244 FOR FRONT DISCHARGE IN EXPLODED CONFIGURATIONS-NOT SHOWN IN VIEW)
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1 1 1 Detail A Blower & Motor Assy 08/2017 MODELS AND LATER* DETAIL A, Blower & Motor Assy F i g Part Number WVU96 Description N1-WL0830 LOWER ASSEMBLY Included w/ no 3 2U-Z14912 BLOWER CAGE & WHEEL ASSY. 2A-Z15331...
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EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST Universal Hood Internal Control (Detail b) COVER PORTS ON ALL SWITCHES UNTIL USE DETAIL B, Internal Control Panel Assy DETAIL B, Internal Control Panel Assy Fig No Part Number Quantity Description Fig NoP art Number WVU48 WVU96D escription...
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MOUNTING PLATE, CTRL LIGHT N1-WL0281 LIGHT SIGNAL, CLEAR LED w/TERM N1-WL0278 CONTROL PANEL, FRONT ASSY 2M-Z14069 GRAPHIC PANEL, NO SWITCH 2M-306719 LOGO WELLS DIECAST SHIELD 2E-305295 SWITCH ROCKER 250V 10A GR N1-WL0986 MOUNTING PLATE ASY, SIDE CONTROLS 2E-Z15018 TRANSFORMER, 208/240-12V 40VA 2E-44514...
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EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST Universal Hood Suppression System Suppression System Suppression System Fig. No Part No Quantity Description 2K-47269 ADAPTER 3/8IN QUICK CON A 2O-47267 NOZZLE ANSUL 1N 2O-307481 ADAPTER SWIVEL ANSUL 2O-Z14574 NOZZLE, #245 2C-Z15115 HEX HEAD PIPE PLUG 3/8NPT 2O-302931 NOZZLE 1 W 2O-304433...
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EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST Universal Hood Detection System Adapter 1/2” Quick Seal Part No: 2T-Z15320 Thermal Detector-325°F Part No: 2T-Z23131 Thermal Detector-325°F Part No: 2T-Z23131 Ansul Deployments are not covered under warranty. Technical service (800)-264-7827 needs to be contacted immediately and a deployment kit of parts needs to be replaced before unit is put back in service.
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EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST Universal Hood Base Assy Model: WVU48 Base Assy SK2561 Rev. B (07-22) Base Assembly Base Assembly Fig No. Part No Quantity Description N1-Z15193 BASE DEFLECTOR 2C-31715 SCREW 8-32X5/16 PH TR HD 2C-1825 WASHER #8 EXT STL NP N1-WL0176 BASE,SUPPORT ASSY LFT N1-Z16774...
IMPORTANT: Use only factory authorized service parts and replacement filters. For factory authorized service, or to order factory authorized replacement parts, contact your Wells authorized service agency, or call: Wells Manufacturing 265 Hobson St. Smithville, TN 37166 USA Service Dept.
Please supply documentation with application: • Spec Sheets (equipment under the hoods) Manuals (equipment under the hood) • NYC and Chicago • Please contact a Wells representative to inquire about additional documentation Customer Information Business Name Address City State Phone Number...
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Initial Signature Disclaimer ➢ I understand that the Wells Ventless system is designed based on the information supplied above, changes made can affect its performance and may affect the Ventless system warranty. ➢ I understand that incomplete or missing information on the equipment to be used under the Ventless system will affect the equipment approval process and will delay this order.
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Measure twice, order once. F Ask Wells to check your equipment list to verify everything fits and is UL compliant. • Use all Star/Lang/Wells/Toastmaster/APW/Bakers Pride/Southbend equip-...