Vcs500 and vcs550 series hb0181 installation instructions intended for domestic cooking only installer: leave this manual with homeowner. Homeowner: use and care information on page 11. Read and save these instructions venmar ventilation ulc, 550 lemire blvd., drummondville qc j2c 7w9 1-800-567-3855...
2 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,...
3 1. Prepare the installation 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 mountin...
4 2. Select installation type (cont'd) refer to illustrations below to locate duct opening according to discharge type chosen (grey parts to be installed later). 3. Remove grease filters rest the range hood on a table. Remove tapes on filters. Remove filters from range hood by pushing them down and ...
5 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 ...
6 7. Wiring installation warning ! Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric shock. Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if there is any doubt as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. Do not use an extension cord. If the p...
7 8. Install hood mounting bracket construct wood wall framing that is even with the surface of wall studs. Wood wall framing must be at least 1/2” thick and 3” high. Fasten wood wall framing to wall studs for a solid installation. Make sure that the height of the framing will allow the mounting bra...
8 11. Reinstall blower (horizontal discharge only) 1) position the blower on the inner back of the hood, as shown on the right. 2) using a 5/16” socket, or a robertson or a phillips no. 2 screwdriver and the 4 screws previously removed, secure the blower to the hood. Note: in order to ease installat...
9 14. Install decorative flue carefully slide in place decorative flue base (notches end first) in the groove (shaded part in inset at right) behind the exterior wall of the top of the hood. Slide up the upper flue until it is aligned with its mounting bracket. The bracket must be inside the flue. S...
10 16. Lighting ! Warning do not touch lamps during or soon after operation. Burns may occur. Cannot be replaced by any other type of light bulb or led module. The lighting of vcs550 series range hood is produced by two led modules (included). The lighting of vcs500 series range hood is produced by ...
11 17. Care warning ! Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power off at service panel and lock service panel 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...
12 18. Operation ( cont ' d ) vcs550 blower button when blower is off, press this button to turn on the blower at the last saved speed. If there was no speed saved, the blower will be set on low speed. Note: when low speed is activated from off, the blower starts on medium speed for a very short lap...
13 19. Wiring diagrams line neutral ground 12 0 v a c control board j2 po we r mo t o r j6 override 5 4 3 2 1 6 j4 le d j1 t r an sf o r m e r red led led blk 5 4 3 2 1 5 4 3 2 1 7 6 2 3 4 1 j1 0 in t e r f a c e 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 user interface mounted to j10 on back of control board red fan motor br...
14 20. Warranty warranty venmar ventilation five-year warranty venmar ventilation ulc warrants to the original consumer purchaser of the venmar chef vcs500 and vcs550 series range hood that such product will be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of five (5) years from date of...
15 21. Service parts r eplacement p arts and r epairs in order to ensure your unit remains in good working condition, you must use venmar ventilation ulc genuine replacement parts only. Venmar ventilation ulc genuine replacement parts are specially designed for each unit and are manufactured to comp...
16 r eplacement p arts and r epairs in order to ensure your unit remains in good working condition, you must use venmar ventilation ulc genuine replacement parts only. Venmar ventilation ulc genuine replacement parts are specially designed for each unit and are manufactured to comply with all the ap...
