Venmar VCS500 SERIES, VCS550 SERIES Installation Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

VCS500 AND VCS550 SERIES

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INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC COOKING ONLY

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HOMEOWNER: USE AND CARE INFORMATION ON PAGE 11.

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WARNING

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WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR
INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.

If you have questions, contact the manufacturer at the address
or telephone number listed in the warranty.

2. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service

panel and lock service 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.

3. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by

qualified personnel in accordance with all applicable codes
and standards, including fire-rated construction codes and
standards.

4. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting

of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment
to prevent backdrafting. Follow the heating equipment
manufacturer’s guidelines 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.

5. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage

electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

6. Ducted fans must always be vented outdoors.

7. Do not use this unit with any solid-state speed control device.

8. To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork.

9. This unit must be grounded.

10. When applicable, local regulations comprise more

restrictive installation and/or certification requirements,
the aforementioned requirements prevail on those of this
document and the installer agrees to conform to these at his
own expense.

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 oils
slowly on low or medium settings.

b) Always turn power hood ON when cooking at high heat or

when flambeing food (i.e.: Crêpes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee,
Peppercorn Beef Flambé).

c) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed

to accumulate on fan, filters or in exhaust ducts.

d) Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the

size of the surface element.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE
EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING*:

1. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet or

metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT
BURNS. IF THE FLAMES DO NOT GO OUT IMMEDIATELY,
EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

2. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN — You may be burned.

3. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels —

This could cause a violent steam explosion.

4. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
A. You own a Class ABC extinguisher and you know how to

operate it.

B. The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
C. The fire department has been called.
D. You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
* Based on “Kitchen Fire Safety Tips” published by NFPA.

CAUTION

1. For indoor use only.

2. For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust

hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

3. To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced

impellers, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off power
unit.

4. Your hood motor has a thermal overload which will automatically

shut off the motor if it overheats. The motor will restart when it
cools down. If the motor continues to shut off and restart, have
the hood serviced.

5. The minimum hood distance above cooktop must not be

less than 24” (30” over a gas range). A maximum of 30”
above cooktop is recommended for best capture of cooking
impurities.

6. Two installers are recommended because of the large size and

weight of this unit.

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

duct air outside — Do not exhaust air into spaces within walls
or ceiling or into attics, crawl space or garage.

8. Because of the high exhausting capacity of this hood, you

should make sure enough air is entering the house. Open a
window close to or in the kitchen.

9. To reduce the risk of fire and electrical shock, the Venmar Chef

VCS500 and VCS550 Series models should only be installed
with their own built-in blowers.

10. Please read specification label on product for further

information and requirements.

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1. PREPARE THE INSTALLATION

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WARNING

When performing installation, servicing or cleaning the unit, it is recommended to wear safety glasses and gloves.

NOTE: Before proceeding to the installation, check the contents of the box. If items are missing or damaged, contact the manufacturer.
Make sure that the following items are included:

- Hood

- Accessories • Decorative flue assembly (lower and upper flues)

• Hood mounting bracket

• Upper flue mounting bracket

• 2 micromesh filters (for model VCS500)

• 2 hybrid filters (for model VCS550)

• 6” round adapter/damper (for vertical discharge), in a bag

• 3¼” x 10” adapter/damper (for horizontal or vertical discharge)

• Suction cup (taped to one of the GU10 halogen bulbs) (for model VCS500)

• Bag of parts including: 5 no. 8 x 1½” countersunk screws, 8 no. 8 x 3/4” screws, 6 no. 8 x 3/8” screws,

6 drywall anchors, 3 washers, 2 no. 8 x 1/2”, 2 neoprene pieces. If need be,

discard extra hardware.

Parts sold separately:

- Duct, elbows, wall or roof caps.

- Optional flue extensions for 10-ft. ceilings models no. 63680 (Stainless steel) or 63685 (Black stainless steel).

Before installation, remove and discard the shipping bracket (in grey) and its retaining

SCREW LOCATIONS

screws. See illustration on the right.

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2. SELECT INSTALLATION TYPE

NOTE: During the installation, protect countertop and/or cooktop.

Plan where and how the ductwork will be installed.

Install proper-sized ductwork, elbows and roof or wall cap depending on the type of installation. For vertical discharge, use 6” round
or 3¼” x 10” ductwork and for horizontal discharge use 3¼” x 10” ductwork only. Use metal foil duct tape to seal duct joints.

The minimum hood distance above cooktop is 24” (30” over a gas range). A maximum of 30” above cooktop is recommended
for best capture of cooking impurities.

Distances over 30” are at the installer and users discretion providing that ceiling height and decorative flue length allow it.

CEILING HEIGHT

MINIMUM HOOD DISTANCE ABOVE

ELECTRIC RANGE COOKTOP

MINIMUM HOOD DISTANCE

ABOVE GAS RANGE COOKTOP

8 FT. 24 IN. 30 IN.

FT. 28½ IN. 30 IN.

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FT.* 28½ IN. 30 IN.

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DECORATIVE

FLUE

HOOD

ROOF CAP

3¼” X 10” DUCT

OR

6 ” ROUND DUCT

WALL

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* 10-ft. ceilings require flue extension model no. 63680 (Stainless
steel) or 63685 (Black stainless steel) (sold separately).

REFER TO CHART

FOR

DISTANCE ABOVE

COOKING

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SURFACE

3¼” X 10” DUCT

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2. SELECT INSTALLATION TYPE (CONT'D)

12¾”

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15

/16”

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9¾”

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67/16”

1115/16”
1715/16”

24”

WIDTH HOOD

30” WIDTH HOOD
36” WIDTH HOOD

3¼”

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Refer to illustrations below to locate duct opening according to discharge type chosen (grey parts to be installed later).

VERTICAL DISCHARGE

15/16”

3”

1115/16”

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1415/16”

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VERTICAL DISCHARGE

24”
30” WIDTH HOOD
36” WIDTH HOOD

6” DIA.

15

/16”

WIDTH HOOD

C

L

9¾”

24”
30” WIDTH HOOD
36” WIDTH HOOD

C

L

7

/8”

2

3¼”

WIDTH HOOD

1115/16”
1415/16”

15

/16”

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HORIZONTAL DISCHARGE

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3. REMOVE GREASE FILTERS

VCS500

Rest the range hood on a table. Remove tapes on
filters. Remove filters from range hood by pushing
them down and tilt, then set aside the filters.

Remove both styrofoam pieces and tape from
under the blower and discard.

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4. CHOOSE THE OPENING

FOR VERTICAL DISCHARGE:

Remove the knockout in order to clear vertical discharge opening (see illustration beside).

VCS550

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4. CHOOSE THE OPENING (CONT'D)

FOR HORIZONTAL DISCHARGE:

From outside the unit, remove the knockout from back of hood (see illustration beside).

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5. BLOWER REMOVAL (HORIZONTAL DISCHARGE ONLY)

The VCS500 and VCS550 Series range hoods are factory shipped with the blower mounted for a vertical discharge configuration. For a
horizontal discharge configuration, disassemble the blower from the inner top of the hood (see procedure below). It will be assembled to the
inner back of the hood once the hood is mounted on the wall.

1) Unplug the blower.

2) Using a 5/16” socket, or a Robertson or a Phillips no. 2
screwdriver, remove the 4 blower mounting screws (2 on each
side) from the inner top of the hood. Set the blower and
screws aside.

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LEFT SIDE MOUNTING

SCREW LOCATIONS

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RIGHT SIDE MOUNTING

SCREW LOCATIONS

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