Dynamic Cooking Systems DCS-IVH-36 Service Manual

Dynamic Cooking S ystems, Inc.

ISLAND VENT HOOD

Care and Use Installation Instructions

Models:

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DCS-IVH-48

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DCS-IVH-36

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Thank you for selecting this DCS 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:
1-888-281-5698 or Fax: [phone]

or by mail:
DCS
Attention Customer Service,
5800 Skylab Road, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

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.

Mes sag e To Our Customers

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Tab le of Contents

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

PLANNING THE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

SPECIFICATIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

SITE PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

SOFFIT INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10

DUCTING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

CARE AND USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13

WIRING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

WARRANTY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING:To reduce the risk of a range top grease fire:

A) Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy

spillovers that may ignite. Heat oil slowly on low or medium settings.
B) Always turn hood “ON” when cooking at high heat or when cooking flaming foods.
C) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
D) Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element.

Make-Up air may be necessary to prevent air flowing down chimney, unsealed door, window, or fireplace
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 Backdrafting, 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

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Features

ISLAND VENT HOODS DCS-IVH-48 & DCS-IVH-36

The DCS 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 control

blower on/off switch

removable washable filters

hanger rods

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Planning the Installation

BACKDRAFT DAMPER

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.

PLANNING THE INSTALLATION

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.