FloAire Canopy Hood - Manual (Page 5)

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LISTINGS
This hood is ETL-listed to standard UL710 when installed in accordance with these installation instructions
and National Fire Protection Association Standard “NFPA 96, Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire
Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations.”
INSTALLATION
It is imperative that this unit is installed and operated with the designed airflow, filters and construction in
accordance with this manual. If there are any questions about any items, please call the service department
at 1-866-784-6900 for warranty and technical support issues.
WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE
OR MAINTAINANCE CAN CAUSE PROPERTY DAMAGE, INJURY OR DEATH. READ
THE
INSTALLATION, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
THOROUGHLY BEFORE INSTALLING OR SERVICING THIS EQUIPMENT.
Site Preparation
1. Provide clearance around installation site to safely rig and lift equipment into its final position.
Consider general service and installation space when locating unit.
2. Locate unit close to the space it will serve to reduce long, twisted duct runs.
3. Thoroughly review the plans and specifications of the project.
4. Determine the exact location in which the cooking hood will be installed and verify that there are
no interferences which will prevent proper installation.
5. Verify that all overhead beams and angles are structurally strong enough to support the weight of
the hood and hanging system. It is often necessary to strengthen existing structural beams, as
they are not designed to carry the weight of a stainless steel hood. Refer to the project submittal
drawing for hood weight(s). It may also be necessary to create a support structure suspended
from the ceiling joists to better align with the desired hood location.
6. Determine if adequate room is available to install the hood and all ductwork with proper
clearances from combustible material. IMC, NFPA96 and local authorities having jurisdiction call
for a minimum clearance (typically 18 inches for type 1, grease rated hoods) between the cooking
hood(s), exhaust ducts, and building materials which are combustible. However, IMC and
NFPA96 outline acceptable clearance reduction methods; most authorities accept the
clearance reduction methods approved in the manufacturer’s ETL listing for Type 1,
grease rated hoods. See Figure 1. It is important to check with the local authority having
jurisdiction to determine that the installation method is satisfactory to meet their requirements
prior to installing the equipment.
FOLLOW SMACNA GUIDES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE HANGING AND
INSTALLATION OF HOODS.