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THE PROFESSIONAL AND EURO VENT HOOD Installation Guide MODELS: VS1236 VS30 ES30 VS36 ES36 VS48 486GD RDS-364GD...
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SERIAL NUMBER NOTE: Inspect the product to verify that there is no shipping damage. If any damage is detected, call the shipper and initiate a damage claim. DCS by Fisher & Paykel is not responsible for shipping damage. DO NOT discard any packing material (box, pallet, straps) until the unit has been inspected.
A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS SAFETY WARNING: Turn off power circuit at service panel and lock out panel, before wiring this appliance. Requirement: 120 V AC, 60 Hz. 15 A Branch Circuit WARNING To reduce the risk of injury to persons in the event of a rangetop grease fire, observe the following: Turn burner off first.
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SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS CAUTION: For general ventilating use only. DO NOT use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials or vapors. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, observe the following : A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer.
SAFETY PRACTICES & PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of a range top grease fire: A. Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oil slowly on low or medium settings. B.
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SAFETY PRACTICES & PRECAUTIONS This Vent Hood system is designed to remove smoke, cooking vapors and odors from the cooktop area. WARNING All wall and floor openings where the vent hood is installed must be sealed. Consult the cooktop or range installation instructions given by the manufacturer before making any cutouts.
PARTS INCLUDED WITH YOUR HOOD I Hood Canopy Assembly with Light Bulbs installed. I Metal Transition with Back draft dampers (already installed on ES30, ES36, VS30, VS36 models) I Use & Care /Installation Instructions I Filters (quantity depending on model and size)
DCS recommends an installation height between 30” and 36”. 8. ES30 and ES36 hood models are not recommended to be used over indoor range grills. 9. For installation over DCS Range and Cooktop models RGS-364GL or CS-364GL, the VS1236 model vent is recommended.
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DUCTING Hood models: ES30, ES36, VS30, VS36 are supplied with a starting collar and backdraft damper on top of the hood for connection to 8” round duct. Models: VS1236 and VS48 are supplied with a 10” round transition with damper and is assembled as shown in Fig.
(Example: Installation height = 96” – 36”– 18” – 12” = 30”) Hood Height = 12” for ES30 and ES36 models 18” for VS30, VS36, VS1236 and VS48 models Duct Cover Height – Duct cover accessories are available in 6” or 12” heights. For taller ceilings duct covers can be joined together in any combination.
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INSTALLATION 4. Find studs behind the drywall by tapping the wall or using a stud finder. Locate one stud on either side of the cooktop centerline to use for mounting the wooden bracket as shown in Figure 4. 5. Align the top of the wood bracket along the horizontal line drawn in step 1. Align the centerlines of the bracket and cooktop.
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INSTALLATION Drill a 1/8” hole through the wooden bracket and drywall. These screws do not need to go into the studs. 10. Screw two #10 X 3/4” pan head wood screws into the wood bracket, leaving 1/4” of the screw exposed for hanging the hood.
INSTALLATION CABINET INSTALLATION Cabinet Preparation WARNING: The cabinet must be structurally joined to the wall studs to support the weight of this hood. ES30/ES36 SERIES HOOD VS30/VS36 SERIES HOOD Bottom of Cabinet or 1-1/2" Dia. Holes Soffit Cabinet Vertical conduit option Min.12"...
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ES SERIES bottom mounting ES30 2-11/16" 6-7/8" 29-1/16” ES36 2-11/16" 6-7/8" 35-1/16" VS SERIES VS30 2-5/8" 7-1/16" 29-1/16" VS36/VS1236 2-5/8" 7-1/16" 35-1/16" VS48 2-5/8" 7-1/16" 47-1/16" Transition with Knockouts Backdraft (Top outlet) (junction box) Screw for cabinet bottom installation FIG. 8...
INSTALLATION INTEGRAL VENTILATOR INSTALLATION The Integral ventilator can be mounted to discharge air as shown in Figure 9. From the inside of the hood, slip motor into the bracket on the left. Rotate motor upwards until it snaps into the spring clip on the right.
Is the circuit breaker tripped or the fuse blown? Is there a power outage in the area? For warranty service, please contact your local service provider or DCS Customer Care Representative at (888) 936-7872. Before you call, please have the following information ready:...
WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY When you purchase a new DCS Ventilation Product for personal or consumer use you automatically receive a One year Limited Warranty covering parts and labor for the entire product, and a Five year Limited Warranty on the switches and motor (parts only) for servicing within the 48 mainland United States, Hawaii, Washington D.C and Canada.
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Please read your Use and Care Guide. If you then have any questions about operating the Product, need the name of your local DCS Authorized Service Agent, or believe the Product is defective and wish service under this Limited Warranty, please contact your dealer or call us at: TOLL FREE 1-888-936-7872 or contact us through our web site: www.dcsappliances.com.
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Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Inc. 5900 Skylab Road, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Customer Care: 888.936.7872 Fax: 714.372.7003 www.dcsappliances.com As product improvement is an ongoing process, we reserve the right to change specifications or design without notice. Nous améliorons constamment ses produits et se réserve le droit de modifier les spécifications ou la conception de ses produits sans aucun préavis.
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