Avtec VDD-P, CHINOOK Installation Manual

OPERATORS MANUAL

This manual provides
Installation & Operating instructions for

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Table of Contents

Installation Requirements for Avtec Ventilation Hoods ........................................ page 4

Canopy Hoods ........................................................................................................ page 4

Low Side Wall Ventilators ...................................................................................... page 5

Pizza Oven Hoods ................................................................................................. page 5

Exhaust Fans & Ducts ........................................................................................... page 6

Fresh Air Supply Fans ............................................................................................. page 6

Hoods with Air Volume Controllers - Adjustment Instructions .............................. page 7

Side Skirts .............................................................................................................. page 7

Top Enclosure Panels ............................................................................................. page 7

Stainless Steel Wall Panels - Insulated Wall Panels - Single Thickness Wall Panels ...... page 8

Operation Instructions Start-Check-Balance ......................................................... page 9

Direct Draw Hoods ............................................................................................... page 9

Make-Up Air Hoods ............................................................................................. page 9

Final Air Balance Make-Up Air Hoods ........................................................... page 10

SAFETY PROCEDURES

• Do not attempt to service this unit yourself as removing covers may cause
unnecessary exposure to dangerous voltage.

• Never connect the unit to a power source while standing in water. Wet hands
and wet oors should be avoided when connecting any electrical appliance to
a power outlet.

• Fans may have multiple power connections. Make sure all fans are isolated
from power prior to performing maintenance.

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In addition, all Avtec food service
equipment is backed by some of the
best warranties in the foodservice
industry and by our professional staff of
service technicians.

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NOTICE: Due to a continuous program of product improvement, Avtec

reserves the right to make changes in design and specications without

prior notice.

NOTICE: Please read the entire manual carefully before installation. If

certain recommended procedures are not followed, warranty claims will

be denied.

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Installation Instructions

HOOD FACE

T-MOLDING

C-CHANNEL

INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS

FOR ALL AVTEC CHINOOK

VENTILATION HOODS

CANOPIES

Avtec CHINOOK ventilation hoods are provided with punched hanging brackets de­signed to receive 1/2" threaded rod with a 1/2" nut and washer. Supporting rods must be

connected to all factory installed brackets. Recommended hanging height is 6’-6” above
nished oor for canopies. Low side wall ventilators should be installed directly upon
a Avtec base or on a re rated wall. If wall mounted, the bottom of the vent side panel
should be 3’ above nished oor.

ALL AVTEC VENTILATION SYSTEMS MUST BE INSTALLED IN ACCOR-

DANCE WITH NFPA-96, REMOVAL OF SMOKE AND GREASE LADEN

VAPORS FROM COMMERCIAL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

1. Check all local codes prior to installation. Special requirements may be necessary
depending upon building material construction.

2. Move crated hood to location of installation and very carefully uncrate hood.

3. Raise hood to proper hanging height.

4. Suspend hood from adequate roof supports using 1/2" threaded rods with nuts
and washers (See Fig. 1).

5. Level hood left to right and front to back.

6. Brackets are provided for hoods which are to be installed end to end or back to back.
Bolt brackets together using 3/8" bolt through holes provided (See Fig. 2).

Figure 1

7. Install C channel where the ends of the hood meet and install T moldings on front

face of hoods where they join. High temperature silicone can be used to install
channel and T moldings (See Fig. 3).

8. For make-up air hoods, the supply collar with built-in UL listed re damper and
air volume damper must be installed per instructions on collar.

9. Provide a removable service door in supply duct near re damper (See Fig. 5).

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