Installation, Ventilation – Blodgett DFG-100 XCEL User Manual

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Installation

On gas models the installation of a proper ventilation sys-

tem cannot be over emphasized. This system removes

unwanted vapors and products of combustion from the

operating area.
This oven may be vented using either:
• A mechanically driven, canopy type, exhaust hood,

• A direct flue arrangement.
U.S. and Canadian installations
Refer to your local ventilation codes. In the absence of

local codes, refer to the National ventilation code titled,

“Standard for the Installation of Equipment for the Re-

moval of Smoke and Grease Laden Vapors from Com-

mercial Cooking Equipment”, NFPA-96-Latest Edition.
Australia and general export installations
Installation must conform with Local and National instal-

lation standards. Local installation codes and/or require-

ments may vary. If you have any questions regarding the

proper installation and/or operation of your Blodgett oven,

please contact your local distributor. If you do not have a

local distributor, please call the Blodgett Oven Company

at 0011-802-658-6600.

WARninG:

Failure to properly vent the oven can be haz-

ardous to the health of the operator and may

result in operational problems, unsatisfactory

baking and possible damage to the equip-

ment.
Damage sustained as a direct result of im-

proper ventilation will not be

Canopy type Exhaust hood
A mechanically driven, canopy type exhaust hood is the

preferred method of ventilation.
The hood should be sized to completely cover the equip-

ment plus an overhang of at least 6” (15 cm) on all sides

not adjacent to a wall. The distance from the floor to the

lower edge of the hood should not exceed 7’ (2.1m).
The total makeup and exhaust air requirements for hood

capacity should be approximately 30 CFM (.85 m3) for

each oven section.
Installing the canopy hood draft diverter
Ovens ordered for hood venting are supplied with a draft

diverter. Install the draft diverter as follows:
1. Place the diverter over the flue connector with the

open area facing the front of the oven. See Figure 7.

2. Secure both ends with the sheet metal screws pro-

vided.

Draft

Diverter

Front of Oven

Figure 7

ventilation