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   Canopy Hood - Installing the Hood    

The following is a step-by-step procedure for installation of the ventilation hood.

  1. Uncrate the hood, being very careful not to dent or scratch the outer surface. Report any damage to the delivering freight carrier and file a claim if appropriate. Check the nameplate on the equipment to make certain it meets the specifications provided by the architect/engineer. (If discrepancies occur, notify manufacturer immediately.) Refer to the installation drawing for typical details of the ventilation system prior to hanging hood.
  2. Position hood on floor in its approximate final position.
  3. Determine if modification to roof structure is necessary to accommodate both the hood weight and hood hanging system.

    To approximate hood weights, use the guidelines outlined in the:

Hood Weight Index

  1. Use 1/2" threaded rod to hang hoods. Drill 9/16" holes in the supporting structure to line up with the welded-on angle mounting brackets on the hood. (The structural integrity of the structural support system is the responsibility of the contractor and the structural engineer.) The hole spacing in the angle should line up with the angle on top of the hood. Refer to the sketch "Side View".
  2. If hood has a back plenum, install it now. See the INSTALLING DROP DOWN PLENUM section and refer to Drop Down Plenum Installation instructions attached to the product.
  3. The hood should be hung so that the bottom of the hood is 6'6" from the finished floor, unless otherwise specified by local authorities having jurisdiction. At this point, proceed to weld exhaust duct to hood while on floor, if possible. With the hood well protected against possible scratching, lift the hood into position using high lifts or equipment jacks. When the hood is elevated to the proper height, install 1/2" threaded rod between each mounting bracket on the hood and the modified support. Secure rods with heavy duty nuts and appropriately sized fender washers. Refer to sketch "Side View".
  4. If hood has enclosure panels, install them now. See the INSTALLING THE ENCLOSURE PANELS (WRAPPER) section for Installation Instructions and refer to instructions attached to product.
  5. The entire exhaust duct system must be continuously welded, liquid tight. The duct must be welded to the hood exhaust collar and the roof curb cap must be welded to the exhaust duct. (Ductwork installation 'By Others.')
  6. Threaded rods should be 1/2" closer to the back wall at the top hanger so as to pull the hood against the wall. Make sure the hood is level.
  7. Install light bulbs (supplied by others), light globes, and grease filters in the hood.
  8. Install grease cups in the studs provided.
  9. Use a stainless steel polish such as "Sheila Shine" to clean the hood of dust or dirt acquired in transit.
  10. It is recommended that a protective plastic coating be placed over the hood until construction is complete, so as to avoid any damage to this equipment.
  11. IF HOODS ARE TO BE HUNG BACK TO BACK IN AN ISLAND CONFIGURATION, REFER TO THE SECTION "INSTALLING CONNECTING HOODS".