Fisher & Paykel Vs48, Vs30, Vs36, Vs1236, Es36 Installation Instruction

THE PROFESSIONAL AND EURO VENT HOOD

Installation Guide

MODELS:
VS30
VS36
VS48

RDS-364GD

VS1236
ES30
ES36

486GD

A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS

Thank you for selecting this DCS Professional Vent Hood. Because of this appliance’s unique features we
have developed this Installation Guide. It contains valuable information on how to properly install your new
appliance for years of safe and enjoyable cooking. Keep this guide handy, as it will help answer questions
that may arise as you use your new appliance.

For your convenience, product questions can be answered by a DCS Customer Care Representative by
phone: [phone], or email: [e-mail].

NOTE: Please write the Model, Code, and Serial Numbers on this page for references (located on the
inner back panel, behind grease filters, below motor assembly)

MODEL NUMBER CODE SERIAL NUMBER

NOTE: Inspect the product to verify that there is no shipping damage. If any damage is detected,
call the shipper and initiate a damage claim. DCS by Fisher & Paykel is not responsible for shipping
damage.

DO NOT discard any packing material (box, pallet, straps) until the unit has been inspected.

APPROVED FOR INDOOR COOKING APPLIANCES AND RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY.

PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Installation must comply with all local codes.

WARNING

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or
death.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

DANGER

If You Smell Gas:

■ Do not try to light any appliance.

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building.

■ Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow

the gas supplier’s instructions.

f you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

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service agency or the gas supplier.

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PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS

SAFETY WARNING:

Turn off power circuit at service panel and lock out panel, before wiring this
appliance.
Requirement: 120 V AC, 60 Hz. 15 A Branch Circuit

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury to persons in the event of a rangetop grease fire,
observe the following: Turn burner off first. Smother flames with a close­fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray. Be careful to prevent burns. If the
flames do not go out immediately evacuate and call the fire department.
Never pick up a flaming pan - You may be burned. DO NOT USE WATER,
including wet dishcloths or towels - a violent steam explosion will result.
Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

1) You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already
know how to operate it.

2) The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.

3) The fire department is being called.

4) You can fight the fire with your back to an exit

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY PRACTICES .....................................................................................................................................................3-5

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS ..............................................................................................................................................6

PARTS ........................................................................................................................................................................................7

BEFORE INSTALLING HOOD .................................................................................................................................8-9

INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................................................................10-15

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SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION:

For general ventilating use only. DO NOT use to exhaust hazardous or
explosive materials or vapors.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, observe the
following :

A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact

the manufacturer.

B. Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power off at service panel and lock service panel

disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service
disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a
tag, to the service panel.

C. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with

all applicable codes & standards, including fire-rated construction.

D. Sufficient air is needed to maintain proper combustion and safe exhausting of gases through

the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent backdrafting. Follow the heating
equipment manufacturers guideline and safety standards such as those published by the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration
and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.

E. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden

utilities.

F. Ducted systems must always be vented to the outdoors.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, be sure to duct air to

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external solid state speed control device.

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SAFETY PRACTICES & PRECAUTIONS

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 flambeing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette,

Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe’).

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 unit.

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury to persons, in the event of a range top grease

fire, observe the following:

A. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or other metal tray, then turn off the

gas burner or the electric element. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go
out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

B. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be burned.

C. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - a violent steam explosion may result.

DO NOT use water on a grease fire. Burning grease and water will explode.

D. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

1) You know you have a class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.

2) The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.

3) The fire department is being called.

4) You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

NOTE: Unit MUST be vented to the outside of the building.

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TANT: Refer to ducting information supplied in this Manual ( Pg. 9)

WARNING:

o reduce the risk of electrical shock or injury to persons, all vent hoods

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must be installed with ventilators that have been approved for use with the
hood.

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SAFETY PRACTICES & PRECAUTIONS

This Vent Hood system is designed to remove smoke, cooking vapors and odors from the cooktop
area.

WARNING:

All wall and floor openings where the vent hood is installed must be

sealed.

Consult the cooktop or range installation instructions given by the manufacturer before making any
cutouts. MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION- The installation of this Hood must conform to the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly Federal
Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD, Part 280). Three wire power supply
must be used and the appliance wiring must be revised. See electrical requirements on page 1.

■ DO NOT use 4" laundry-type wall caps.

lexible-type ductwork is not recommended.

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■ DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Be sure a fresh air supply is

available.

■ Failure to follow venting requirements may result in a fire.

■ Electrical ground is required on this Hood.

■ If cold water pipe is interrupted by plastic, non-metallic gaskets or other materials, DO NOT use

for grounding.

■ DO NOT ground to a gas pipe.

■ DO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. A fuse in the neutral or grounding

circuit could result in electrical shock.

■ Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the Hood is properly

grounded.

■ Failure to follow electrical requirements may result in a fire.

■ Be sure all the range and/or cooktop controls are turned off and the appliance is cool before

using any type of aerosol cleaner on or around the appliance. The chemical that produces the

tion could, in the presence of heat, ignite or cause metal parts to corrode.

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■ Clean the ventilator hood and filters above the range or cooktop frequently so grease from

ing vapors does not accumulate on them.

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■ Service should only be done by authorized technicians. Technicians must disconnect the power

supply before servicing this appliance.

WARNING:

California Proposition 65 - The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some

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y-products which are known by the State of California to cause cancer or

eproductive harm. California law requires businesses to warn customers of

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