DCS DCS-IVH-48 Guide

Dynamic Cooking Systems, Inc.
ISLAND VENT HOOD
Care and Use Installation Instructions
Models:
■ DCS-IVH-48
■ DCS-IVH-36

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Thank you for selecting this DCS Professional Island Vent Hood. Because of this appliance’s unique features we
have developed this Installation and Use Guide. It contains valuable information on how to properly operate and
maintain your new appliance for years of safe and enjoyable use.
To help serve you better, please fill out and return the Ownership Registration Card and keep this Guide handy,
as it will help answer questions that may arise as you use your new vent hood.
For your convenience, product questions can be answered by a
DCS Technical Support Representative by phone:
1-888-281-5698 or Fax: [phone]
or by mail:
DCS
Attention Customer Service,
5800 Skylab Road, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Before proceeding with installation, please read this installation guide and observe all safety precautions
and warnings.
NOTE: Installation of this DCS Island Vent Hood must comply with all local codes.
IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the Local Electrical Inspector’s use.
INSTALLER: Please leave these instructions with the unit for the owner.
OWNER: Please retain these instructions for future reference.
Mes sage To Our Customers

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Tab le of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
PLANNING THE INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
SPECIFICATIONS. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
SITE PREPARATION AND INSTALLATION GUIDELINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
SOFFIT INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-10
DUCTING INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
CARE AND USE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
WIRING DIAGRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
WARRANTY INFORMATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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Important Safety I nstructions
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 oil slowly on low or medium settings.
B) Always turn hood “ON” when cooking at high heat or when cooking flaming foods.
C) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
D) Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element.
Make-Up air may be necessary to prevent air flowing down chimney, unsealed door, window, or fireplace
opening.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, observe the following
guidelines.
A) Installation and electrical wiring must be performed by qualified personnel in accordance
with all applicable codes & standards, including fire-rated construction.
B) To Prevent Backdrafting, sufficient air is needed to maintain proper combustion and safe
exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment. Follow the cooking
equipment manufacturers 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.
C) Use caution when cutting or drilling into walls or ceilings as not to damage electrical wiring
and other hidden utilities.
CAUTION: To Reduce the risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, be sure to duct air to outside. -do
not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceiling, nor into attics, crawl spaces, or
garages.
NOTE: Unit MUST be vented to the outside of the building.
IMPORTANT: Refer to ducting information supplied on Pg. 11

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Features
ISLAND VENT HOODS DCS-IVH-48 & DCS-IVH-36
The DCS Island Vent Hood Models: DCS-IVH-48 , DCS-IVH-36, have been designed with the ultimate in
household convenience in mind.
Features include a high capacity, variable speed blower with speed controller, commercial style
dishwasher-safe filters, easy to clean inside grease trays and four halogen lights with Hi/Low light switch.
(4)
halogen
lights light on/off switch
blower variable speed control
blower on/off switch
removable washable filters
hanger rods