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BACKDRAFT DAMPER:
We recommend that a backdraft damper be used in all Vent Hood installations. Cold weather installa-
tions necessitate the use of a backdraft damper to minimize the flow of cold air into the room. A non-
metallic thermal break should also be installed to minimize conduction of outside temperatures
through the ductwork. Locate the thermal break as close as possible to where the ducting enters the
heated portion of the house.
PLANNING THE INSTALLATION:
Before beginning installation of the Vent Hood and Ventilator, PLAN OUT the entire installation proce-
dure beforehand, considering the following areas:
1. HOOD SIZE & LOCATION- (The hood should be as wide or wider than the cooking appliance with
the hood being centered on the appliance.Vertically, the bottom of the hood should be between 30”-
36” above the appliance cooking surface).
2. DUCTING- (ducting transitions, air flows to outside? Use of Backdraft damper? ...etc.)
3. ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS- (120 Volts, 60 Hz, 15 AMP Service, Local Codes...etc.)
4.ADEQUATE MOUNTING SURFACES- (location of wall studs, additional support for safe wall
mounting...etc.)
HANDLING NOTE- This Hood has been inspected prior to shipping to be free of defects. Due to the
weight of the Vent Hood and Ventilator and to prevent scratching or denting the unit, we recommend the use of
two installers to move, place, and secure the Vent Hood to avoid personal injury or damage to the Hood.
INNER LINER REMOVAL:
The DCS Professional Vent Hood has been designed into (2) major assemblies to accommodate easy
and safe installation. The following procedure is best done with the Hood on its back on a padded sur-
face. The inside liner assembly can be separated from the outer hood assembly by removing the (12)
inner perimeter screws- (3 each side/front/back). Once these screws have been removed, the liner
assembly can slide down to gain access to the male/female disconnect plug- See Fig.8 on page 5.After
the disconnect plug has been unplugged, the liner assembly can be set aside until the hood has been
installed into the soffit or wall.
MODEL IDENTIFICATION
DCS-VH-36HS (w/ Heat Lamps)
DCS-VH-36S (standard)
DCS-VH-48HS (w/ Heat Lamps)
DCS-VH-48S (standard)
DCS-VH12-36HS (w/ Heat Lamps)
DCS-VH12-36S (standard)
DCS-VH-30HS (w/ Heat Lamps)
DCS-VH-30S (standard)