Unified Brands Kitchen Ventilation Systems - Manual (Page 4)

Installation Requirements
FOR ALL RANDELL AIR SYSTEMS HOODS
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Randell Air Systems hoods are provided with slotted hanging brackets designed to re-
ceive 1/2” threaded rod with a 1/2” bolt and washer. Supporting rods must be connected
to all factory installed brackets. Recommended hanging height is 6’-6” above finished
floor for canopies. Low side wall ventilators should be installed directly upon a Randell
base or on a fire rated wall. If wall mounted, the bottom of the vent should be 36” above
finished floor.
ALL RANDELL VENTILATION SYSTEMS MUST BE INSTALLED IN AC-
CORDANCE WITH NFPA-96, REMOVAL OF SMOKE AND GREASE-LADEN
VAPORS FROM COMMERCIAL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
1. Check all local codes prior to installation. Special requirements may be necessary
depending upon building material construction.
2. Move crated hood to location of installation and very carefully uncrate hood.
3. Raise hood to proper hanging height.
4. Suspend hood from adequate roof supports using 1/2” threaded rods with nuts and
washers (See Fig. 1)
5. Level hood left to right and front to back.
6. Brackets hare provided for hoods which are to be installed end to end or back to
back. Bolt brackets together using 3/8” bolt through holes provided. (See Fig. 2)
7. Install “C” channel where the ends of hood meet and install “T” moldings on front
face of hoods where they join. High temperature silicone can be used to install “C” and
“T” moldings. (See Fig. 3)
8. For Make-up air hoods, the supply collar with built-in U.L. listed fire damper, and air
volume damper must be installed per instructions on collar.
9. Provide a removable service door in supply duct near fire damper. (See Fig. 5)
CANOPIES
Mitchell
Moulding