DCS DCS-IVH-48 User Manual

Dynamic Cooking Systems, Inc.

ISLAND VENT HOOD

USE AND CARE

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

DCS-IVH-48
DCS-IVH-36

A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS

Thank you for selecting this Dynamic Cooking Systems Professional Island
Vent Hood. Because of this appliance’s unique features we have developed this
Installation and Use Guide. It contains valuable information on how to properly
operate and maintain your new appliance for years of safe and enjoyable use.

To help serve you better, please fill out and return the Ownership
Registration Card and keep this Guide handy, as it will help answer questions
that may arise as you use your new vent hood.

For your convenience, product questions can be answered by a

DCS Technical Support Representative by phone:

1-888-396-2665, or Fax: [phone],

or by mail:

Dynamic Cooking Systems, Inc.

Attention Customer Service,

5800 Skylab Road, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

Introduction

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Before proceeding with installation, please read this installation guide and
observe all safety precautions and warnings.

NOTE: Installation of this DCS Island Vent Hood must comply with all local
codes.
IMPORTANT- Save these instructions for the Local Electrical Inspector’s use.
INSTALLER- Please leave these instructions with the unit for the owner.
OWNER- Please retain these instructions for future reference.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions 2

Features 3

Planning the Installation 4

Specifications 5

Site Preparation and Installation Guidelines 6

Soffit Installation 7-10

Ducting Information 11

Care and Use 12-14

Wiring Diagram 15

Warranty Information 16

Service 17

Follow These Precautions

Important Safety Instructions

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CAUTION- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS
ALL VENT HOODS MUST BE INSTALLED WITH VENTILATORS THAT HAVE BEEN
APPROVED FOR USE WITH THE HOOD.

Make up air may be necessary to prevent air flowing down chimney, unsealed door,
window, or fire place opening.

WARNING- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR INJURY TO
PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES:

A) Installation and Electrical Wiring Must Be Performed By Qualified

Personnel In Accordance With All Applicable Codes & Standards,
Including Fire-Rated Construction.

B) To Prevent Back drafting, sufficient air is needed to maintain proper

combustion and safe exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of
fuel burning equipment. Follow the cooking equipment manufacturers
guideline and safety standards such as those published by the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the American Society
for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE),
and the local code authorities.

C) Use caution when cutting or drilling into walls or ceilings as not to

damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

CAUTION- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND TO PROPERLY EXHAUST AIR, BE
SURE TO DUCT AIR TO OUTSIDE. -DO NOT VENT EXHAUST AIR INTO SPACES
WITHIN WALLS OR CEILING, NOR INTO ATTICS, CRAWL SPACES, OR GARAGES.

NOTE- unit MUST be vented to the outside of the building.

IMPORTANT: Refer to ducting information supplied on Pg. 11

Island Vent Hoods DCS-IVH-48 & DCS-IVH-36

Features

3

The Dynamic Cooking Systems Island Vent Hood Models; DCS IVH 48 ,
DCS IVH 36, have been designed with the ultimate in household conve­nience in mind.

Features include a high capacity, variable speed blower with speed
controller, commercial style dishwasher-safe filters, easy to clean
inside grease trays and four halogen lights with Hi/Low light switch.

(4)
halogen
lights

light on/off switch

blower variable speed

blower on/off switch

removable washable filters

hanger rods

We recommend that a backdraft damper be used in all Vent Hood installations. Cold
weather installations 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.

Before beginning installation of the Island Vent Hood and Ventilator, PLAN OUT the
entire installation procedure beforehand, considering the following areas:

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.)

DUCTING- (ducting transitions, air must flow to outside, use of Backdraft

damper...etc.)

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS- (120 Volts, 60 Hz, 15 AMP Service, Local

Codes...etc.)

ADEQUATE MOUNTING SURFACES- (To support the weight of the vent hoods,

location of ceiling studs, additional support for safe ceiling mounting...etc.)

HANDLING NOTE- This Hood has been inspected prior to shipping to be free of
defects. Due to the weight of the Island 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.

Backdraft Damper

Planning the Installation

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Planning the Installation