Modern-Aire Ventilation Hood Installation Instructions - Index:

Summary of Ventilation Hood

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    Modern-aire ventilation hood installation instructions all custom hoods and liners are subject to different requirements for ducting and separation distance for maximum efficiency. To guarantee performance follow all basic rules of btu to cfm ratings. X before beginning please read all instructions ...

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    3. Cutting or drilling holes there is a risk of damage to wiring. Check first to locate power sources, ducting, or other utilities. 4. All hoods must be ducted to the outside (unless recirculation hood is ordered). 5. To reduce the risk of a fire always uses metal ducting. Also never vent exhausts i...

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    The recommended height for hoods is between 30” and 36” off the top of the cooking surfaces. This put the bottom of the hood at about 66” off the ground as an average. The hood should never go above 72” from the floor, or 36” above the cooking surface to help ensure maximum efficiency. Prepping the ...

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    For maximum cfm a straight duct run will perform the best, the fewer elbows and angles the better the blower will perform. Tape all joints to keep duct run airtight. When you are installing island hoods cut hole in the ceiling or soffit, first run ducting then attach duct cover to the hood. Make sur...