VentAHood RM1000 Operating manual

Owner and Maintenance Guide

Models Equipped with External

Blower RM1000/RM1500

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reliability.

Safety

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC

SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE

FOLLOWING:

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

If you have questions, call the manufacturer.

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

and lock the 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.

C. Installationworkandelectricalwiringmustbedonebyqualied

person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards,

includingre-relatedconstruction.

D. Sufcientairisneededforpropercombustionandexhausting

ofgasesthroughtheue(chimney)offuelburningequipment

to prevent back drafting. Follow the heating equipment

manufacturer’s 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.

L021 0910A

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

electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

F. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors. Do not vent

exhaustairintospaceswithinwallsorceilings,crawlspaces,

attics, or garages.

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 oils

slowly on low or medium settings.

B. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when

ambeing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 in blower housing.

D. Useproperpansize.Alwaysusecookwareappropriateforthe

sizeofthesurfaceheatingelement.

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-tting lid, cookie sheet, or

metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT

BURNS.Iftheames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dishclothsortowels-a

violentsteamexplosionwillresult.

D. UseanextinguisherONLYIF:

1) YouknowyouhaveaClassABCreextinguisherandyou

already know how to operate it.

2) Thereissmallandcontainedintheareawhereitstarted.

3) Theredepartmentisbeingcalled.

4) Youcanghttherewithyourbacktoanexit.

Safety (Continued)

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Safety (Continued)

CAUTION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, AND TO PROPERLY EXHAUST

AIR, BE SURE TO DUCT EXHAUST AIR OUTSIDE. DO NOT VENT

EXHAUST AIR INTO SPACES WITHIN WALLS OR CEILINGS, OR

INTO ATTICS, CRAWL SPACES, OR GARAGES.

CAUTION

FOR GENERAL VENTILATION USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO

EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND

VAPORS.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.

THIS MANUAL SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE HOOD

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Operating Instructions

Onexternalblowermodels,theusershouldgenerallystartonthe

lowest setting and then increase speed or turn on additional blower

motors as required.

The light switch operates halogen lights as low, off, or high, and

uorescentlightsasofforon.

Fluorescent Light Models

Blower Off/On Speed Control Light(s) Off/On

Halogen Light Models

Blower Off/On Speed Control Lights Low/Off/High

Note:Inordertoproperlycapturethemaximumamountofoil/grease

from cooking, the remote blower should be operated at the higher

setting-lowerspeedsmaylowerthenoiselevel,butmaynotcreate

sufcientairowandpressurethroughtheltertoliquifyoil/grease

properly.

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FILTER

ISLAND SIDE VIEW

FILTER

WALL MOUNT SIDE VIEW

Wipedowntheinteriorandexteriorofthehoodasneededwithasoft

cloth and warm, soapy water (liquid dish setergent is acceptable).

Do not use acids, abrasives, strong detergents, solvents, or scouring

pads.

Stainless steel should be treated with a quality stainless steel cleaner

such as Stainless Steel Magic®(Vent-A-Hood®part number SS64).

Follow all label instructions. Do not polish across the grain or in

circles.

Realbrass,realcopper,andhammeredcopperhoodswilloxidize

and/ortarnishovertime.Useaqualitycopperorbrasscleanersuch

as Red Bear®CopperPolish(Vent-A-Hood®part number CP101).

Follow all label instructions. Do not use acids, abrasives, strong

detergents, degreasers, solvents, or scouring pads.

A. Hood Canopy

Hood Cleaning

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, be sure the

blower is turned off before removing lter(s).

Vent-A-Hood® range hoods that use external/remote blower units

haveastainlesssteelbafelter(s)locatedinsidethehood.The

lter(s)collectoil/greasefromcookingandneedtoberemovedand

cleanedonaregularbasis.Toremovethelter,graspthehandles,

liftupward,andpullthebottomoutward.Soakthelter(s)inwarm,

soapywaterorwashinadishwasher.Toreinstallthelter(s),follow

the above removel procedure in reverse.

Note: Filter elements cannot always collect 100% of the grease

fromcooking.Somegreasemaycollectbehindthelterorinthe

duct pipe.

B. Hood Filters

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A. Light Bulb Replacement

WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, turn off power

and allow lights to cool before proceeding.

Halogen Bulbs

Toremovethebulb,turnitcounterclockwise.Ifthelightisdifcultto

remove, it may be necessary to use the light bulb suction cup that

has been provided with this manual.

ReplacethebulbwithaPAR20120volt,50watthalogenbulb(Vent-

A-Hood®part number P1130).

Fluorescent Bulbs and Starter

Non-covered xtures-ToRemovethelamp,facingthehood,grasp

the bulb at each end and twist up and away. Take Care not to put

too much force on the glass as it may easily be broken.

Covered Fixtures-Toremovethelamp,facingthehood,remove

the plastic cover, grasp the bulb at each end and twist down and

away. Take care not to put too much force on the glass as it may

easily be broken.

Replacethebulbwithan18inch,15wattT8uorescentbulb(Vent-

A-Hood®part number P1120). Hold the new lamp at each end and

rotate it slowly into the sockets until it locks into position.

To remove the starter, turn the starter counterclockwise (when facing

thestarter).ReplacethestarterwithaFS-2 typestarter(Vent-A-

Hood®part number P1105).

Maintenance/Troubleshooting

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Maintenance/Troubleshooting (Continued)

B. What To Do If...

Smoke is in the kitchen. Check the following:

Is the hood sized appropriately for the type of cooking equipment

it is ventilating?

The purpose of a hood is to collect cooking contaminants and hold

themuntiltheblowerunitcanexhaustthemtotheoutside.Therefore,it

isnecessarytosizethehoodbasedonthetypeofcookingequipment

that is being used. Whenever possible, hoods should overlap the

cooking equipment by at least three inches on each side. For island

applications, this is mandatory. The hood should also project out to

the front edge of the front burners. Finally, the height of the hood can

affect its performance. Generally speaking, taller hoods are more

suitable for professional style ranges, whereas under cabinet hoods

are recommended for standard cooking equipment.

Does the blower capacity of the hood match the cooking

equipment it is over?

RM1000 Remote Blower - Under cabinet for standard cooking

equipment, gas or electric. Wall mount or island hoods for standard

cooking equipment, gas or electric, and professional style ranges.

RM1500 Remote Blower - Wall mount or island hoods for larger

professional style ranges.

Is the hood ducted properly?

Theductshouldbesmoothwalled.Corrugatedor“ex”typeduct

mustnotbeusedasitrestrictsairow.Theductworkshouldbethe

same square inch area (or larger) as the hood discharge for the

entire length of the duct run. Run the duct as short and straight as

possible. Enlarge the duct for longer duct runs. Maintain 4 to 5 foot

spacing between turns. Turns should be smooth and gradual, not

sharp and angled. Roof jack and wall louver openings must be free

ofobstacles,atleastaslargeastheductsize,andopenfreely.

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Maintenance/Troubleshooting (Continued)

Is the hood mounted at the appropriate height off of the cooking

surface?

The height of the hood off the cooking surface is very important. The

higher the hood is mounted, the less effective it will be. Hoods only

collect cooking vapors; they will not pull cooking contaminants back

into the hood if they escape unto the kitchen. Generally speaking,

the deeper the hood, the higher the hood can hang and still be

effective.

UnderCabinet9”tall 24-27”

WallMount 30”

Island 30”

LinerInserts *24-30”

*Note:therecommendedheightoffthecookingsurfaceisdependent

on the depth of the liner. In general, the deeper the liner, the higher

offthecookingsurfaceitcanbe,uptoamaximumrecommended

heightof30”.

Do the dampers open and close freely?

Withthelter(s)removed(seeHoodCleaningSection),locatethe

dampers(aps)andensurethattheyopenandclosefreely.Ifnot,

identify and remove any obstructions that are preventing the dampers

from opening. Screws protruding through the duct work are the most

common obstruction.

During installation, only duct tape should be used to connect duct

work to the top of the hood. Screws that are used to connect duct

workandtransitionsextendinsidetheductworkandmayobstruct

the dampers from opening.

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Vent-A-Hood® warrants to the original consumer-purchaser its

products to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a

period of one year from the date of purchase (internal motors for a

periodofveyears)withthefollowinglimitations:

A. Light bulbs

B. Freight damage

C. Damage caused by faulty installation

D. Incidental or consequential damage

E. Commercial application

 F. Misapplication or modication of or to any part of the

Vent-A-Hood®product

Warranty

To make a warranty claim, contact the dealer where the hood was

purchased. They will contact the appropriate service agents. It is not

necessarytoregistertheproductdirectlywithVent-A-Hood®.

Service

Vent-A-HoodLtd.

P.O.Box830426

Richardson,TX75083-0426

(800)331-2492

(972)235-5201

www.VentAHood.com

Customer_Service@VentAHood.com

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