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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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A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS Thank you for selecting this DCS Professional Vent Hood. Because of this appliance’s unique features we have developed this Installation Guide. It contains valuable information on how to properly install your new appliance for years of safe and enjoyable cooking. Keep this guide handy, as it will help answer questions that may arise as you use your new appliance. For your convenience, product questions can be answered by a DCS Customer Care Representative by phone: 1-8
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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. Smother flames with a close- fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray. Be careful to prevent burns. If the flames do not go out immediately evacuate and call the fire department.
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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. B. Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power off at service panel and lock service panel disconnecting means to prevent power
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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. Always turn hood “ON” when cooking at high heat or when flambeing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe’). C. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter. D. U
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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. MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION- The installation of this Hood must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly Federal S
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PRODUCT DIMENSIONS EURO VENTHOOD 12" ES30= 29-7/8" ES36= 35-7/8" 6" or 12" (Duct Cover Accessory Height) ES30= 14-15/16" ES36= 17-15/16" 6" 2 12" ES30= 29-7/8" ES36= 35-7/8" 23" WALL MOUNT VENTHHOOD 12" VS30= 29-7/8" VS36/VS1236= 35-7/8" VS48= 47-7/8" 6" or 12" (Duct Cover Accessory Height) VS30= 14-15/16" VS36/VS1236= 17-15/16" VS48= 23-15/16" 6" 2 18" VS30= 29-7/8" VS36/VS1236= 35-7/8" VS48= 47-7/8" 25" 6
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PARTS PARTS INCLUDED WITH YOUR HOOD n Hood Canopy Assembly with Light Bulbs installed. n Metal Transition with Back draft dampers (already installed on ES30, ES36, VS30, VS36 models) n Use & Care /Installation Instructions n Filters (quantity depending on model and size) n Screws and Drywall Anchors n Wooden Strip for Hood Support n Drip Trays (quantity depending on model and size) n Filter Trim Bracket (ES36 model only – Install on unit after electrical connections are completed on page 15) n
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BEFORE INSTALLING HOOD 1. For the most efficient air flow exhaust, use a straight run or as few elbows as possible. Maximum duct length is 40 feet, including elbows. CAUTION: Vent unit to outside of building only. 2. Two people are necessary for installation. 3. The hood is fitted with Screws and Drywall Anchors suitable for most surfaces. Consult a qualified installer. 4. Do not use flex ducting. 5. COLD WEATHER installations should have an additional backdraft damper installed to minimize th
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BEFORE INSTALLING HOOD ELELCTRICAL Install a 1/2” conduit from the service panel long enough to reach the hood once it is installed. Branch circuit requirement is 120V, 60Hz, 15A(minimum). INFRARED LAMP AND PANEL KIT Optional infrared lamp and panel kit can be ordered separately and mounted into your vent hood. Models available: IR30, IR36 and IR48. See instructions supplied with kit for assembly to your hood. WARNING To avoid any electrical shock the installation of the IR lamp should be done
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INSTALLATION WALL MOUNT INSTALLATION Calculating Installation Height – Installation height for a standard 8 ft high kitchen ceiling is shown below in Figure X. The minimum installation height allowed is 30”. Typical installations are between 30” and 36”. Duct Cover Height 12" 12" or Hood Height 18" Installation Height 30" to 36" 8 ft Ceiling Height recommended (96") 36" Cooking Surface Height Installation Height Figure X Use the following formula to calculate installation height: Installatio
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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. 6. Drill a 3” deep 1/8” hole through the wooden bracket, drywall and into the stud. 7. Use 2 to 4, 1/4” x 3” flat head wood screws to attach the bracket to t
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INSTALLATION 9. 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. 11. Hang the hood using slots I in Figure 6. Make sure the wood J bracket fits into the recess on the back of the hood. 12. Level the hood and tighten screws in slot I. I 13. From inside the hood, drive 4 or 6 #10 x 3/4” pan head wood screws (dependi
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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 F C A E D B G A) Min.12" C/L H B) 6" 1-1/2" Dia.Holes C) 10" Horizontal conduit D) 6-3/4" option I Vertical E) 1-7/8" Discharge th F) 5-3/4" Cutout Wid G) 5-7/8" ES30=30" H) 1-7/8" ES36=36" I) 5-1/8" VS1236/VS48 SERIES HOO
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INSTALLATION CABINET INSTALLATION 1. Find the centerline of the cabinet bottom. Draw a line along this centerline from rear to front of the cabinet. 2. Refer to the top of the hood and Fig. 8. Draw two lines, one at distance ‘K’ from the wall, the other one at distance ‘Z’ from the previous line. NOTE: These lines must be perpendicular to the cabinet centerline. Mark 4 points , two along each line at a distance of half W from the center line, to determine the screw locations. 3. Fit four #10 p
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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. IMPORTANT: Secure the motor to the hood with the machine screw and lock washer. WIRING THE HOOD: WARNING: Turn off electricity at the service panel before wiring the unit. Branch circuit requirement is 120V, 60Hz, 15A (minimum). I
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HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE n Is the circuit breaker tripped or the fuse blown? n Is there a power outage in the area? For warranty service, please contact your local service provider or DCS Customer Care Representative at (888) 281-5698. Before you call, please have the following information ready: n Model Number (located on the inner back panel, behind grease filters, below motor assembly) n Serial Number (located on the inner back panel, behind grease filters, below mo
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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. In Alaska the Limited Warranty is the same except that you must pay to ship the Product to the service shop or for the service technici
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WARRANTY 7. Noise or vibration that is considered normal, for example, drain/fan sounds, regeneration noises or user warning beeps. 8. Correcting damage caused by pests, for example, rats, cockroaches etc. B. Defects caused by factors other than: 1. Normal domestic use or 2. Use in accordance with the Product’s Use and Care Guide. C. Defects to the Product caused by accident, neglect, misuse, fire, flood or Act of God. D. The cost of repairs carried out by non-authorized repairers or the cost
