Vent-a-Hood PRH18242SS Installation Instruction

FOR WALL MOUNT VENT-A-HOODS

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

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Step 1.

Cut vent hole in ceiling or furrdown.

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.

Step 2.

Remove wood mounting strip; Mount to wall.

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.

Remove wood mounting strips from channel on back side

of hood. (Wood strip attached with Phillips head screws.)

Step 3.

Connect ducting.

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 neces-

sary.

A. Model B100: 6 duct or the

Each single or dual blower in hood must be

vented and connected separately. Do not

restrict ducting anywhere including roof jacks

or wall louvers. Dont make sharp turns with

ducting. Make gradual turns or 45° angles.

B. Model B200: Transition to 8

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equivalent must be

round is provided. 8

duct or the equivalent

must be installed

throughout.

installed

throughout.

6 dia.

8 dia.

Blower

Minimum Round

Duct Size

Square

Inches

B100 Single 300 CFM

6 (or equivalent)

B200 Dual 600 CFM

8 (or equivalent)

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8 

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 out-

doors.

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.

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 manufacturers 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.

All Hoods Should Be Installed By A Qualified Installer

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8 

11 

Wiring

Motor Cooling Vents

Front

8 

2 

of exhaust collar

of mounting plate

Front

Motor Cooling

Vents

Wiring

3 

5 

6 dia.