INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR WALL MOUNT VENT-A-HOODS
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Installation Work and Electrical Wiring Must Be Done By
Qualified Person(s) In Accordance With All Applicable
Codes And Standards, Including Fire-Rated Construction.
B. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not
damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
C. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
D.
Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and
exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel
burning equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow the
heating equipment manufacturer’s guideline and safety
standards such as those published by the NationaI Fire
Protection Association (NFPA), and the American
Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE), and local code authorities.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
Read and Save These Instructions
All Hoods Should Be Installed By A Qualified Installer
——————————————- Step 1. —— Cut vent hole in ceiling
6” dia.
8” dia.
A. Model B100 — Mark area to be cut as
per dimensions on sketch below. Allow
area for motor cooling vents. (Motors are
cooled from above). Special offset transition
to centerline is available.
Motor Cooling
Vents
or furrdown. —————————————
B. Model B200 — Mark opening to
cut out area as per dimensions on
sketch below. Motors are cooled
from above so be sure area is large
enough for motor cooling vents.
Wiring
Wiring
1
CL
Motor Cooling Vents
2 3/8 ”
5 /8 ”
6” dia.
3 3/8”
6”
Front
8 1/2 ”
CL of exhaust collar CL of mounting plate
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Step 2. —— Remove wood mounting strip; Mount to wall. ——————————
Remove wood mounting strips from channel on back side
of hood. (Wood strip attached with Phillips head screws.)
————————————————————A. Model B100: 6” duct or the
equivalent must be
installed
throughout.
6”
9 3/4 ”
5
8 /8 ”
111/4 ”
Front
Nail or screw mounting strip to wall in proper position,
attach firmly to wall studs. Hang hood canopy on wood
strip and attach with Phillips head screws provided. If
more support is needed for larger hoods, attach lower
part of canopy to wall with lag bolts or to studs. Canopy
can also be attached to side cabinets or walls if necessary.
Step 3. —— Connect ducting. ———————————————————
Minimum Round
Duct Size
Square
Inches
B100 Single 300 CFM
6” (or equivalent)
28
B200 Dual 600 CFM
8” (or equivalent)
50
Blower
B. Model B200: Transition to 8”
round is provided. 8”
duct or the equivalent
8”
must be installed
throughout.
Each single or dual blower in hood must be
vented and connected separately. Do not
restrict ducting anywhere including roof jacks
or wall louvers. Don’t make sharp turns with
ducting. Make gradual turns or 45° angles.
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1
19 / 2 ”
8 5/8 ”
1
21 / 2 ”
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Step 4. —— Connect electrical. ———————————————————
Follow label instructions and remove motor plate. Unplug motor and remove, being careful to not damage blower wheel. Connect electrical, black to
black, white to white and ground to lug provided. In cluster blower hoods (hoods with more than one dual blower) separate electrical connections are
necessary (one for each dual blower). Replace motor(s) and don’t forget to plug them back in. Replace blower front and be sure it is secured properly
and blower wheel(s) turn freely. Model B100, 1.7 Amps. Model B200, 3.4 Amps. Hoods with heat lamps and/or halogen lamps, 8.0 Amps.
Observe All Governing Codes and Ordinances
Caution: to reduce the risk of fire or electrical shock, do not use this fan with any solid state speed control device.
Methods of Ducting Your Vent-A-Hood
Floorline
(2nd floor)
Duct
Open area -no screen
Hood
tape
tape
Ceiling Line
(1st floor)
Open
area -no
screen
Duct
Hood
Outside
Wall
Wall Louver Venting
in 2-Story Dwelling
Roof Jack
Straight Back
Outside
Wall
Venting Configurations
1
#100 MODELS 3 /4 x 10
1
#200 MODELS 3 /4 x 12*
#200 MODELS
#100 MODELS
1
6” x 8 /2 ”
Back Vent Ell
6” Round Duct
To Wall Transition
Angle Turn
12”
3 1/4 ”
In Wall Transition
6” Adj. Ell
8” Round
Duct
12”
Transition Supplied
3”
6”
Venting Materials Available from Vent-A-Hood
Round Vent Duct
Rect. Vent Duct
6, 31/4
6,7,8,9
LP Roof Jack 6,7,8 (10” & 12” available)
30
6 1/2
17
10
161
8 /2
30
17
Roof Jack - 6,7,8 (10” & 12” available)
Round Collar
6,7,8,9
Reducer
6
7
8
6
Transition, 3 1/4 X10 to 6/7
6,7
Back Vent Ell
2/25/99
3 1/4
Adjustable Elbow
6
9 1/4
6
8 1/2
7
6,7,8,9
16
Offset Kit
16
11
8 1/2
6
Other Transitions by Special Order
18
18
6
8 5/8
6,7,8
Wall Mount Transition
12
specify
roof pitch
16 1/2
8 1/2
8
10
Wall Louver (10”
& 12” available)
Rect. Collar
6
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1000 N. Greenville Ave. = P.O. Box 830426 = Richardson, TX 75083 = (972) 235-5201