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Viking Installation Guide Built-In 18” H. Hoods (Indoor and Outdoor Models)
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These units will not function with a single speed ventilator. All Viking Range ventilator kits are designed specifically for use with Viking Range hoods. Use of any non-Viking Range ventilator kit will void the hood warranty. WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC...
HEIGHT OF INDOOR HOOD The bottom of the hood should be 30” (76.2 cm) min. to 36” (91.4 cm) max. above the countertop. This would typically result in the bottom of the hood being 66” (167.6 cm) to 72” (182.9 cm) above the floor. The bottom of the hood should never be more than 72”...
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PREPARING FOR HOOD INSTALLATION Plan where the ductwork will be located. See pages 9-12 for rough-in dimensions. Install proper-sized duct work, and roof or wall cap for the type of blower you are using. Recommended hood locations for the most common installations are shown on page 2.
INSTALLING HOOD CANOPY (VBCV/VICV Custom Ventilator Kits Only) *For best results, center the unit over the burners of the cooking product (front to back; right to left). Make sure the back wall of the custom hood canopy is flush with the cutout so the ventilator system may be mounted as shown below.
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INSTALLING ROUGH-IN PLATE AND CONNECTING DUCT - INTERNAL POWER (Also see instructions supplied with ventilator kit) 1. Attach rough-in plate to studs in the inside, top of hood with four (4) #10-24 nuts provided. 2. Connect ductwork using supplied transition and damper (transition and damper are part of rough-in plate on some models).
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INSTALLING THE VENTILATORS VIV300 or VIV600 - Interior-Power Ventilator Kit (300 or 600 CFM) (also see instructions supplied with ventilator kit) 1. Make sure barrel nuts and wing nut are engaged halfway onto threaded stud. 2. Lift ventilator into canopy - may be easier to turn ventilator side ways to lift into canopy then rotate into mounting position.
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(Also see instructions supplied with ventilator kit) 1. Run 10” round steel ductwork, from exterior blower to the installationlocation. For best performance, use the straightest possible duct run and the fewest number of elbows. Tape all joints. 2. Run 120 VAC electrical power cable from service panel and from remote blower to installation location. 3.
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ROOF INSTALLATION EXTERIOR-POWER VENTILATOR VEV900-Exterior Power Ventilator Kit (900CFM) (also see instructions supplied with ventilator kit) 1. Locate the blower on the rear slope of the roof. Place it in a location to minimize duct run. The location should be free of obstacles (T.V. leads, electrical lines, etc.).
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WALL INSTALLATION EXTERIOR-POWER VENTILATOR VEV900-Exterior-Power Ventilator Kit (900CFM) 1. Choose a position on the outside wall. Min. 24” (61.0 cm from ground may vary depending on local codes or location. Make sure that no wall studs, pipes or wires run through the opening area. 2.
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ROOF INSTALLATION EXTERIOR-POWER VENTILATOR Exterior Power Ventilator (also see instructions supplied with ventilator kit) 1. Locate the blower on the rear slope of the roof. Place it in a location to minimize duct run. The location should be free of obstacles (T.V. leads, electrical lines, etc.). Bear in mind, if the blower top is level with the roof peak, it will not be seen from the street.
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WALL INSTALLATION EXTERIOR-POWER VENTILATOR Exterior Power Ventilator Kit 1. Choose a position on the outside wall. Min. 24” (61.0 cm from ground may vary depending on local codes or location. Make sure that no wall studs, pipes or wires run through the opening area. 2.
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8 1/4” (21.0 cm) 5 3/4” (14.6 cm) 2 1/2” Cutout for (6.4 cm) 10” (25.4 cm) duct 5/8” (1.6 cm) 42”, 54”, 66” W. Models VEV1200/VEV1500 EXTERNAL POWER 54” W. Model 66” W. Model 5 3/4” 6” (14.6 cm) (15.2 cm) 3”(7.6 cm) 10”...
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Viking Range Corporation 111 Front Street Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA (662) 455-1200 For more product information, call 1-888-VIKING1 (845-4641) or visit the Viking Web site at vikingrange.com F1571R (PS042707J)