Summary of Contents for Hood Depot KAP Series
- Page 1 KAP Series -Air Purification Unit Installation, Operation and Maintenance Manual Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Products...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS DESCRIPTION....................3 Common Installation Formats................ 4 INSTALLATION....................4 Preparation....................4 Duct Work & Minimum Sizes................. 5 Grease/Water Drains..................6 Roof Installation / Floor Installation............... 6 Ceiling Mount Installation................7 Air Pressure Switch..................8 Fire System....................9 OPERATION......................10 Tools Required....................10 Start-Up Check List..................10 Start-Up Procedure..................10 Troubleshooting.....................11... -
Page 3: Description
The listed air purification unit is suitable for the removal of smoke, grease laden vapors and odors in commercial cooking installations. Hood Depot KAP purification units are specified in CFM ratings from 5,000 to 40,000 CFM to handle all size kitch- ens with any cooking equipment configuration. -
Page 4: Installation
INSTALLATION Installation must be done in strict accordance with the designed airflow, exhaust fan placement, filters and construction details required by this manual. Lifting the unit in place must be accomplished by using an equipment lift (rated above the unit weight) or by hoisting using the proper hoisting straps (see below). -
Page 5: Duct Work & Minimum Sizes
( INSTALLATION Cont’d.) DUCTWORK Performance of the air purification unit is highly affected by ductwork configuration, proper alignment and seals. The following airflow factors must be accounted for: 1. Any change in duct direction must be at least five duct diameters away from the unit inlet. -
Page 6: Grease/Water Drains
( INSTALLATION Cont’d.) ROOF INSTALLATION When roof mounting, the KAP unit should be mounted on a roof-curb or rail at least 18” above the roof surface. Secure the unit on a support frame with at least eight (8) #14 anchor bolts, welding 1” long every 12” or AHJ approved fasteners. Roof curb rail to be mounted according to federal, state and local codes. -
Page 7: Ceiling Mount Installation
INSTALLATION (Cont’d.) INDOOR/CEILING MOUNTED INSTALLATIONS When hanging the KAP from the ceiling/roof structure above, make sure it is mount- ed with structural steel or uni-strut supports from underneath the unit. Verify the size and number of supports required as well as ceiling integrity with your building’s structural engineer. -
Page 8: Air Pressure Switch
( INSTALLATION Cont’d.) AIR PRESSURE SWITCH Air pressure switch is factory preset to .15” w.c. above the internal static pressure of the unit (with clean filters). The pressure switch is located in downstream filter module. Route wiring from hood control panel to the unit using 1/2” conduit through quick-seal (lower right of filter module). -
Page 9: Fire System
Air Purification Units require a fire suppression system to be installed with the unit. The HD KAP Series unit can be factory fitted with Kidde, Ansul or Buckeye fire equipment products. The system uses fusible links to activate the fire system. The... -
Page 10: Operation
Air Purification Unit with fire system utility cabinet installed OPERATION Before starting up the KAP, check all fasteners for tightness and be sure to check the module connection seal and door seals. With power to the fan shut off, check the airflow direction of the filters to match the label on the filters. -
Page 11: Troubleshooting
(OPERATION Continued) TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Not enough airflow Fan rotating in wrong direction Correct according to rotation label Restricted outlet condition Provide straight clear duct at outlet Static pressure in duct too high Repair or reconfigure ductwork to reduce losses Blower speed too low Increase fan RPM (do not overload) -
Page 12: General Maintenance
(OPERATION Continued) ABOUT MAINTENANCE Poor maintenance (failure to clean or replace filters) accounts for most KAP prob- lems. To assure proper operation of the KAP, keep the system clean and follow the manufacturer guidelines below. Be sure to record any service on the unit in the documentation section of this manual. -
Page 13: Filter Chart
GASKETS One type of gaskets is used on the KAP Series Air Purification Unit: Orange gasket is used for exterior weather-proofing (rated at 450º F with PSA Backing) of the doors and any access panels. Gasket Application Size Temp. Rating Part Number Orange High Temp. -
Page 14: Maintenance Intervals
MAINTENANCE INTERVALS Two weeks after start-up: 1. Inspect unit for grease or air leaks and repair if needed. 2. Check fasteners and hardware for tightness. 3. Monitor filter loading to determine replacement frequency. 4. Clean pre-filters and check remaining filters. 5. -
Page 15: Documentation
DOCUMENTATION START-UP & MAINTENANCE DOCUMENTATION The following documentation is necessary to maintain warranty and inform service personnel for any future service call. Note: Start-up Measurements and documentation should be recorded only after system has been tested and air-balanced by factory rep Job &... -
Page 16: Maintenance Record
(DOCUMENTATION Continued) MAINTENANCE RECORD The following documentation is necessary to maintain warranty and inform service personnel for any future service call. Note: Service by unauthorized personnel may void warranty Date Service Description Initials Pg. 16... -
Page 17: Listings
(DOCUMENTATION Continued) LISTINGS The HD KAP Series Air Purifier Unit is certified by the following listing authorities: WARRANTY One Year Limited Warranty Hood Depot™ warrants this Kitchen Air Purifier against defects of material and workman- ship for a period of one year from date of installation contingent upon proper maintenance as described in the KAP Series Air Purification Unit “Installation, Operation and Mainte-...
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