GILES FSH-2 Installation and operating instructions

Operations & Service Manual
Model: FSH-2A-99
Model: FSH-2
FSH-2 & FSH-2A-99
ISO 9001-2015 Registered • Committed to Quality
2750 G nter Park Drive West • Montgomery, AL 36109 USA
Toll Free: 800.554.4537 (USA Canada Only) Other: 334.272.1457
Fax: [phone] • Website: www.gfse.com • Email: [email protected]
Printed in USA, Form 60200 (Rel. Date: J l.1998, Rev. Date: Feb.2020. Rev. K)

LIMITED WARRANTY
• Subjec o he erms and condi ions of his Limi ed Warran y as herein s a ed, all Giles En erprises Inc. (here-
af er referred o as “Giles”) food service equipmen and par s purchased new from an au horized Giles rep-
resen a ive are warran ed as o defec s in ma erial or workmanship for a period of wen y-four (24) mon hs
from he da e of ins alla ion, provided, however, ha wi h regard o labor cos s in connec ion wi h his war-
ran y, see below. All ins alla ions mus be made by a qualified ins alling agency in accordance wi h all appli-
cable codes and/or regula ions in he jurisdic ion in which ins alled. Limi ed warran y coverage is ex ended
only o he original owner and is void if he uni is resold.
• During he Limi ed Warran y period, Giles will replace or recondi ion, a i s fac ory, any par or par s of his
uni which Giles inspec ors judge defec ive, provided he uni has been properly ins alled, subjec ed o nor-
mal usage, and opera ed and main ained in accordance wi h specified procedures. This Limi ed Warran y
does no cover cosme ic damage, and damage due o ac s of God, acciden , misuse, al era ion, negligence,
abuse, or use of unor hodox repair me hods. All par s replaced under his Limi ed Warran y carry only he
unexpired erm of his Limi ed Warran y. Limi ed Warran y service may be furnished only by an au horized
Giles service represen a ive.
• If Limi ed Warran y service is reques ed, Giles will dispa ch fac ory-au horized service represen a ives o
inspec , repair, recondi ion, or replace uni s of i s manufac ure wi h such labor being rendered wi hou cos
o owner for wen y-four (24) mon hs from he da e of ins alla ion. O herwise, service, including labor and
ranspor a ion charges or o her expenses, in connec ion wi h he removal or ins alla ion of any par or par s
supplied under his Limi ed Warran y, are specified on he original sales con rac be ween he purchaser and
he au horized Giles represen a ive.
•Failure to use Giles OEM replacement parts and Giles OEM filters may void this Warranty.
• Giles reserves he righ o change or improve i s equipmen and/or par s in any way wi hou obliga ion o
al er such equipmen or par s previously manufac ured.
• Giles makes no fur her warran ies, express or implied, including implied warran ies of merchan abili y or fi -
ness for a par icular purpose, and has no o her obliga ion or liabili y no specifically s a ed herein.
• Repair or replacemen as provided under his limi ed warran y is he exclusive remedy. Giles shall no be
liable for any inciden al or consequen ial damages for breach of any express or implied warran y on his
produc , excep o he ex en prohibi ed by applicable law. Any implied warran y of merchan abili y or fi -
ness for a par icular purpose on his produc is limi ed in dura ion o he dura ion of his limi ed warran y.
• Used Giles food service equipmen or par s, or Giles food service equipmen or par s no purchased from an
au horized Giles represen a ive, carry no warran ies, express or implied.

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Model: FSH-2, FSH-2A-99
Table Of Contents
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Safety Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
Specific Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vi
1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.01 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.02 Standard Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.03 Optional Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.04 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.04.1 Overall Dimensions FSH-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.04.2 Overall Dimensions FSH-2A-99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.05 Agency Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.06 Unit Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
2. In tallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.01 Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
2.02 Unpac ing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2.03 Electrical Specification (Hood Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.03.1 Electrical Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.03.2 Hood Power Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.03.3 Hood and Appliance Interloc Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.03.4 Equipotential Bonding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.03.5 Fire Alarm Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.04 Limitations and Clearances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.04.1 Fryer Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.04.2 Fryer Clearances FSH-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.04.3 Fryer Clearances FSH-2A-99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
2.05 Fire Suppression System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.05.1 Detector Lin s and Gas Cartridge Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.05.2 Fire Extinguishing Nozzles and Tan Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.05.3 Remote Manual Activation Station. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.06 Restraining Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.01 Filter Chamber and Hood Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
3.02 Control Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
3.03 Accessories Items Included w/Hood. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
4. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.01 Hood Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.02 Filter System, Filter Maintenance and Filter Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

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4.02.1 Hood Filter Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
4.02.2 Baffle Filter Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
4.02.3 Baffle Filter Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
4.02.4 E.A.C. Collector Cell (or HEPA) Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.02.5 E.A.C. Collector Cell (or HEPA) Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
4.02.6 Charcoal Filter Removal/Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
4.03 Filter Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.03.1 Baffle or Charcoal (or HEPA) Filter Missing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.03.2 Baffle or Charcoal (or HEPA) Filter Clogged. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
4.03.3 E.A.C. Filter Status and Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
4.04 E.A.C. Filter Cell Cleaning Timer (FSH-2A-99 E.A.C. Model Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5. Cleaning and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.01 Filter Cleaning and Miantenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.01.1 Baffle Filter Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.01.2 E.A.C. Filter Cell Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
5.01.3 Charcoal Filter Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.01.4 HEPA Filter Maintenance (FSH-2A-99 HEPA Model Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.02 General Hood Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.02.1 Wee ly Hood Cleaning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.02.2 Quarterly Hood Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.03 Hood Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.03.1 Monthly Hood Interloc Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.04 Fire Suppression System Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
5.04.1 Semi-Annual (6-Mo) Fire System Inspection and Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.04.2 Annual (12-Mo) Fire System Inspection and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.04.3 12-Year Fire System Inspection and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
5.05 Inspection and Maintenance Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
6. Trouble hooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
6.01 Troubleshooting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
7. Part Li t . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.01 Parts Ordering and Service Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
7.02 Ventless Hood - Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
7.03 Ventless Hood - Control Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
7.04 Ventless Hood - Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
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Model: FSH-2, FSH-2A-99Safety
Safety Overview:
The inf rmati n c ntained in this manual has been prepared t describe the pr per pr cedures f r safely installing,
perating and maintaining Gi es Food Service Equipment.
Thr ugh ut the manual, safety precauti ns are identified by a hazard alert symb l and key w rds such as DANGER,
WARNING r CAUTION. Alert inf rmati n precedes the tasks t which it applies. Suggested, rec mmended, r
ther n tew rthy inf rmati n is identified as NOTES, r will be n ted as IMPORTANT!. Additi nally, certain w rds
are used t indicate a specific meaning, r t add emphasis as f ll ws:
Shall: underst d t be mandat ry.
Sh uld: underst d t be advis ry.
May: underst d t be permissive.
Will: indicates a future event r c nditi n t ccur.
This product can expose users to chemica s inc uding ead, nicke , a uminum, brass, carbon, copper or BPA
which are known in the state of Ca ifornia to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm. For
more information go to: www.p65warnings.ca.gov.
Indicates an imminently hazard us situati n which, if n t av ided, will result in seri us pers nal injury, even
death.
Indicates a p tentially hazard us situati n which, if n t av ided, c uld result in seri us injury, even death.
Indicates a p tentially hazard us situati n which, if n t av ided, may result in min r t m derate injury. This
n tificati n is als used as an alert t unsafe practices.
If used with ut the safety alert symb l, indicates a p tentially hazard us situati n which, if n t av ided, may
result in equipment and/ r pr perty damage, and may v id the fact ry warranty.
NOTE r IMPORTANT!
Identifies suggested, rec mmended, r ther imp rtant inf rmati n.
Hazard Alert Symb ls are used in c njuncti n with key w rds, such as DANGER, WARNING, r
CAUTION,t alert Users t p tential pers nal injury hazards and/ r p r perating practices. These will
immediately precede precauti nary measures pertaining t av iding such hazards r practices. Adhere t all
inf rmati n f ll wing these symb ls t av id p ssible injury, r even death. Failure t d s may als v id the
fact ry warranty.

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Safety
Specific Safety Precautions:
F r y ur safety, please bserve the f ll wing precauti ns when perating r servicing this GILES f d service
equipment. Adhering t the f ll wing imp rtant safety inf rmati n will help t prevent pers nal injury and/ r
damage t the equipment.
• Bef re cleaning r perf rming maintenance, place p wer switch in the [OFF] p siti n. T rem ve all p wer
fr m the appliance, unplug p wer c rd r turn OFF p wer at the electrical panel supplying the unit.
• Failure t place Power Switch in the [OFF] p siti n when replacing filters, c uld result in equipment damage,
electrical sh ck and/ r seri us pers nal injury.
• DO NOT wash d wn interi r r exteri r f h d with water fr m a spray h se.
• Failure t c mply with DANGER n tices will result in seri us injury, even death; r damage t equipment and/ r
pr perty and may v id the fact ry warranty.
• Ventless/recirculating h ds are not suitable f r every c mmercial f d service applicati n. Failure t fully
c mply with all site requirements and installati n limitati ns as utlined in the GFSE Hood Approva Letter
and this Manua , may result in p r r highly unsatisfact ry h d perf rmance.
• Pri r t installati n, c nsult a qualified electrician t ensure that installati n will c mply with all electrical
requirements and c des.
• The unit must be adequately and pr perly gr unded. Impr per gr unding may result in electrical sh ck t the
user. Always refer t l cal electrical c de t ensure pr per gr unding f this r any ther electrical equipment.
• Check the rating label n the unit t determine the pr per p wer supply required. Always c nsult with an
electrician, r ther qualified service technician, t ensure that circuit breakers and wiring are f sufficient rating
and gauge t p wer this equipment. A wiring diagram has been pr vided with the unit as an aid f r technicians.
The unit must be installed and electrically gr unded in acc rdance with l cal c des, r in the absence f l cal
c des, in acc rdance with the Nati nal Electrical C de, NFPA 70.
• Impr per installati n, alterati ns f the unit, r impr per service/maintenance c uld result in seri us injury,
even death; equipment and/ r pr perty damage; and will p tentially v id the fact ry warranty.
•DO NOT use r st re flammable liquids, r materials that pr duce flammable vap rs, in the vicinity f this r
any ther appliance!
• Failure t c mply with WARNING n tices c uld result in seri us injury, even death; damage t equipment
and/ r pr perty; and will p tentially v id the fact ry warranty.
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• Exercise care when rem ving w den crate framew rk and the unit fr m shipping pallet. These units are t p-
heavy and extreme care must be taken when m ving the unit int p siti n.
• Once l cated, be sure unit is pr perly leveled and anch red.
• DO NOT perate the appliance, unless the intended functi n f c mp nents and all perating pr cedures are
fully underst d (see Section 3). Once y u have read and fully understand Section 3, cl sely f ll w the
instructi ns presented in this Manual t av id equipment damage r malfuncti n.
• The appliance is n t intended t be used by pers ns (including children) with reduced physical, sens ry, r
mental capabilities, r lack f experience and kn wledge, unless they have been given adequate instructi n
and/ r supervisi n c ncerning use by a pers n resp nsible f r their safety. Children sh uld be kept clear f the
appliance.
• When w rking in a kitchen envir nment, take necessary precauti ns t av id injury due t HOT c king
appliances, utensils, t ls, etc. As applicable, always wear thermal pr tecti n, such as ven mitts r gl ves,
when handling h t pans, utensils r f ds.
• Failure t c mply with CAUTION n tices may result in min r t m derate pers nal injury, damage t equipment
r pr perty, and p tentially v id the warranty.
• S me c mp nents and c ntr ls are impact-sensitive. T av id damage and maintain pr per perati n, exercise
care when m ving items and w rking near the h d.
• Handle the Electr nic Air Cleaner (E.A.C.) cell carefully. DO NOT bend the c llecti n plates (fins) r break the
i nizer wires, as this will significantly reduce the perf rmance f the air cleaning system and can eventually
cause p wer supplying the fryer beneath h d t be shutd wn.
• DO NOT attempt t dry the E.A.C. cell after cleaning by installing it and running the h d. NEVER PLACE A WET
E.A.C. CELL INTO THE HOOD, as doing so can p tentially damage the system and cause impr per perati n.
Such damage is NOT c ver by the fact ry warranty.
• When cleaning the appliance:
- DO NOT steam clean h d.
- DO NOT clean with pr ducts c ntaining chl rine, r ther c rr sive chemicals.
- DO NOT use abrasive pr ducts, steel w l r sc uring pads.
- DO NOT use ven cleaner pr ducts.
• DO NOT alter, add attachments, r therwise m dify this equipment! DO NOT attach any type f ductw rk
extensi ns t the h d exhaust in an attempt t redirect airfl w.
• Failure t c mply with CAUTION n tices may result in damage t equipment r pr perty. Such damages are
NOT c vered by the fact ry warranty.
Specific Safety Precautions:

NOTE:
▪When received, If damage t the shipping pallet is evident, immediately and th r ughly inspect the equipment
and access ries. N tify the freight c mpany f any damages. Generally, neg tiating freight damage claims shall
be the resp nsibility f the Purchaser/Cust mer.
▪C mply with all appr priate state and/ r l cal heath regulati ns regarding cleaning and sanitati n f any
f dservice equipment.
▪T clean difficult surface areas, having excessive build-up f grease residue, GILES rec mmends using a mild,
bi degradable, n n-t xic degreasing cleaner such as Simp e Green® Crysta Foaming Spray Degreaser/C eaner.
▪GILES assumes n resp nsibility in regard t c de c mpliance f r installati n and use f ventless recirculating
ventilati n equipment. The cust mer is resp nsible f r btaining all f the necessary appr vals fr m Authorities
Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) c ncerning use f this equipment.
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Model: FSH-2, FSH-2A-99 Safety
Specific Safety Precautions:

Tha k you for purchasi g a GILES Free Sta di g Ve tless Recirculati g Hood, Model FSH-2 or FSH-2A-99
ma ufactured by Giles E terprises, I c., Mo tgomery, Alabama (USA), hereafter referred to as "Giles". Giles
Ve tless Hood tech ology is the result of exte sive e gi eeri g, research a d developme t. Every u it is
thoroughly i spected a d tested prior to shipme t to e sure they operate flawlessly after i stallatio . With proper
care a d mai te a ce these u its should provide years of trouble-free service.
The hood is listed for use with fryers &pressure fryers, to remove grease-lade cooki g vapors, as well as helpi g
to co trol objectio able odors which may be ge erated duri g cooki g. It utilizes a electro ic air clea er (E.A.C.),
which electrically charges grease particulate i the air stream, the electrostatically captures it o collectio plates
as the air passes through. A activated charcoal filter provides a fi al filter stage to help co trol cooki g odor i the
recirculated air.
To help protect your i vestme t, we recomme d taki g a few mome ts to read this Ma ual a d familiarize yourself
with proper i stallatio , clea i g, a d mai te a ce procedures. Adheri g to these recomme ded procedures
mi imizes the pote tial for costly dow time a d equipme t repairs.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Three Stage Filtration: Three (3) differe t filters remove particulate a d grease-lade vapor from the air stream.
Extinguishing System: Built-i fire exti guishi g system protects agai st accide tal fire i the fryer u der eath the
hood. Final field set up charging and commissioning is the responsibility of the purchaser.
EAC Cleaning Timer:(FSH-2A-99 Only) Preset timer alerts user whe it is time to clea the Electro ic Air Clea er
(E.A.C.) collector cell. DAILY clea i g is importa t to mai tai peak air clea i g
performa ce. If cell is ot clea ed i a timely ma er, the timer system ca shutdow the
hood/fryer, a d preve t further operatio u til cell is clea ed.
Push-To-Start Power:Hood/fryer combi atio will ot automatically restart whe power is restored after a
i terruptio . Power switch must be pressed to start. Complies with code requireme ts i
some jurisdictio s.
Primarily Series 430 stai less steel a d alumi ized steel, where applicable.
A liance Rece tacle:(FSH-2A-99 Only) Built-i , i terlocked, NEMA 15-50R power receptacle for the cooki g
applia ce. Plug applia ce power cord directly i to hood, ca help mi imize o -site
i stallatio work. Maximum appliance load = 50 amps.
HEPA Filter Model: Hood model equipped with replacable HEPA filter as a alter ative to the Electro ic Air
Clea er system.
Model: FSH-2, FSH-2A-99
Introd ction
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1. I troductio
1.01 Co structio
1.02 Sta dard Features
1.03 Optio al Features

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Introd ction
Model: FSH-2, FSH-2A-99
INCHES [mm] DOCKING OPENING WIDTH “X”
BRACKET LETTER
DESIGNATION INCHES [mm]
A 24 [610]
B 20-1/8 [511]
C 18-5/8 [473]
D 16-1/8 [410]
E 15-5/8 [397]
F 15-1/8 [384]
G 14-1/8 [359]
H 10-1/8 [257]
1.04 Specificatio s
1.04.1 Overall Dime sio s: FSH-2

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Introd ction Model: FSH-2, FSH-2A-99
1.04.2 Overall Dime sio s: FSH-2A-99
DOCKING OPENING WIDTH “X”
BRACKET LETTER
DESIGNATION INCHES [mm]
A 24 [610]
B 20-1/8 [511]
C 18-5/8 [473]
D 16-1/8 [410]
E 15-5/8 [397]
F 15-1/8 [384]
G 14-1/8 [359]
H 10-1/8 [257]
INCHES [mm]

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Introd ction
Model: FSH-2, FSH-2A-99
Model Weights
Crated - lbs [kg] Uncrated - lbs [kg]
FSH-2 405 [184] 327 [148]
FSH-2A-99 595 [270] 495 [225]
HEPA Filter
version CE
listed
1.05 Age cy Certificatio s
1.06 U it Weight

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Installation Model: FSH-2, FSH-2A-99
1. Before unpacking, review dimensions and c earances shown in Sect on 1.04.1 or 1.04.2, and determine
whether the ocation se ected is suitab e.
2. Keep the unit and the surrounding area free and c ear of combustib e materia s.
3. Do not obstruct the openings around the exhaust air diverter atop the hood. No minimum c earance (0”) is
required between air diverter and the cei ing, but it is advisab e to provide some c earance (>3”) to make
moving the unit easier shou d the need arise.
4. Provide adequate space for future servicing and proper operation.
5. Hood is equipped with adjustab e eve ing egs. After fina positioning, adjust the egs to eve the unit, side
to side, front to back and corner to corner.
6. Before operating, make sure the unit is secured in position and wi not move. The front egs of a FSH-2A-99
Hood have f oor p ates for securing the unit to the f oor.
This section summarizes procedures necessary for proper equipment insta ation. To he p avoid persona injury or
equipment damage, be sure to adhere to a of these recommended procedures.
Installation is the Purchaser’s responsibility. It is advisable to engage the services of a professional commercial
kitchen equipment specialist, licensed electrician, and qualified HVAC contractor to assist with the details of
installation. Call G les Techn cal Support @ 800.554.4537, if assistance is required.
2. Installation
2.01 Location
•DO NOT ALTER, ADD ATTACHMENTS OR OTHERWISE MODIFY THIS EQUIPMENT.
•Fa lure to comply w th nstallat on requ rements as spec f ed by the G les Hood Approval Letter w ll vo d the
factory warranty.
IMPORTANT!!
Before installing the GILES Recirculating/Ventless Hood system ensure that, A). all necessary approvals from local
code authorities have been obtained, B). the fryer to be used with the hood is within the hood’s listing
limitations, as stated in Section 2.04, and C). the installation site complies with the specific requirements and
limitations outlined in the GFSE Rec rculat ng/Ventless Hood Approval Letter (HAL). The HAL is available for
review or download at www.gfse.com under the SUPPORT tab in VENTLESS DOCUMENTS.
To ensure satisfactory hood performance after installation, the intended site MUST comply with minimum
requirements for kitchen size (>300 sq ft), ceiling height, fresh outdoor air make-up, supplemental exhaust
ventilation, clearances, etc. as stipulated in Giles’ Hood Approval Letter.
•MAXIMUM of 1 hood per 300 sq ft of commercial kitchen space.
•Fresh outside air make-up must be equal to a MINIMUM of 15 complete room air exchanges per hour.
•Giles makes no representations as to the proper design or layout of an establishment in which the ventless
hood will be used. Further, Giles does not perform site inspections prior to installation of any of its units.
• When operating, the hood produces a sound eve of approximate y 65 dB.

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Installation
Model: FSH-2, FSH-2A-99
2.02 npacking
!! IMPORTANT NOTE:
If the pa etized unit showed any signs of damage, you shou d have immediate y inspected the equipment and
any other packed accessories, and prompt y notified the freight company of any and a damages. Typ cally, t s
the customer’s respons b l ty to cla m fre ght damage.
Unit is shipped on a wooden pa et, secured by high-tensi e p astic strapping and wrapped with machine-app ied
stretch wrap. A wooden framework is bui t around the unit for added protection. Unpack unit as fo ows:
1. Position the unit in an area that provides adequate space for unpacking activities.
2. Remove the p astic stretch wrap, strapping and other packaging materia s, as necessary.
3. Carefu y remove wooden supports and/or framework that might be attached.
4. The carton containing the empty 1-1/2 gal. wet chem cal suppressant tank is genera y secured on top of the
hood. Locate carton and retain for safe keeping ... it wi be needed by the Ansul Serv ce Techn c an for fie d set-
up of the fire suppression system.
5. To avoid damage, unit is shipped without the adjustab e egs insta ed. The egs are packaged in a separate
carton ... be sure to secure and retain, see Adjustable Leg Installat on be ow.
6. Carefu y remove the unit from the shipping pa et. The hood is very heavy and somewhat top-heavy, see
Sect on 1.06, Un t We ght. Great care shou d be taken when ifting or moving the unit to avoid persona injury
or equipment damage.
• The unit is very heavy and somewhat top-heavy! Exercise due caution when hand ing to avoid persona injury
or damage to the equipment. Take precautions necessary to avoid damaging the hood stand or egs.
• Exercise care when removing the protective wooden framework from around the unit to avoid exposed nai s or
stap es.
• Fai ure to comp y with these CAUTION notices may resu t in minor to moderate injury, damage to equipment or
property, and void the warranty.
1. Obtain the adjustab e egs. For the Model FSH-2A-99, two (2) legs are floor-plate style; the other two (2)
are standard style.
2. With app iance resting on a stab e surface, have two he pers ti t the unit forward and ho d.
3. Insta the two (2) rear egs (standard) into thread ho es on bottom of side stand, screw in c ockwise unti
hand tight. Take care not to cross-thread ... eg shou d turn fair y easy unti tight.
4. Have he pers ti t unit backward onto the insta ed rear egs, giving access to front of stand. Repeat the
process for front two (2) Legs (floor-plate).
Adjustable Leg Installation

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Installation Model: FSH-2, FSH-2A-99
Hood Electrical Requirements (Hood Only)
Unit Volta e Hz Phase Amps Breaker
FSH-2 208-240 60 1 5 10
FSH-2A-99 208-240 60 1 5 10
2.03 Electrical Specification (Hood Only)
• Food service equipment must be properly grounded in accordance with local code, or in the absence of local
code, with the Nat onal Electr cal Code, ANSI/NFPA 70.Improper grounding may result in electrical shock to
users. Check local electrical code to ensure proper grounding.
• Always consult a certified electrician, or other qualified service technician, prior to installation to ensure the
available electrical circuit is of sufficient rating to power the hood and fryer load.
• I
mproper installation, ad ustment, alteration, service/maintenance could result in serious in ury or possible
death, equipment or property damage, and could void the factory warranty.
2.03.1 Electrical Connections
Hood service
entrance box
Power
connection to
app iance
Fire a arm tie-In box
F gure 2.03.1 (A) Model FSH-2
Inter ock tie-In box

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Installation
Model: FSH-2, FSH-2A-99
2.03.1 Electrical Connections - continued
F gure 2.03.1 (B) Model FSH-2A-99
GA1 A2 A3 L1 L2 L3 H
1H 2
APPLIANCE
UNDER HOOD
LN
HOOD AND
APPLIANCE
POWER
208-240V APPLIANCE POWER
NO APPLIANCE RECEPTICLE
WITH HOOD
380-480V APPLIANCE POWER
NO APPLIANCE RECEPTICLE WITH
HOOD
208-240
DO NOT REMOVE JUMPER WIRES
C
2C 3
AN
CE
G
CE
GA1 A2 A3 L1 L2 L3 H
1H 2
APPLIANCE
UNDER HOOD
LN
APPLIANCE
POWER
380-480
REMOVE JUMPER WIRES
C
2
AN
CE
G
CE
HOOD
POWER
208-240
G
FIRE EXTING
SHUT DOWN
CONNECTION
C
3G
FIRE EXTING
SHUT DOWN
CONNECTION
L1 L2 L3 H
1H 2
LN
HOOD AND
APPLIANCE
POWER
208-240 HOOD WITH APPLIANCE
RECEPTICLE
208-240
DO NOT REMOVE JUMPER WIRES
C
2C 3
G
CE
G
FIRE EXTING
SHUT DOWN
CONNECTION
APPLIANCE POWER (OUT)
HOOD WITHOUT
APPLIANCE RECEPTACLE
HOOD AND APPLIANCE
POWER (IN)
OR 380V-480V APPLIANCE
POWER (IN)
HOOD ONLY
POWER (IN)
380V-480V APPLIANCE ONLY
FIRE EXTINGUISHER
SWITCH
TERMINAL BLOCKS
LOCATED BEHIND THIS PANEL
F

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Installation Model: FSH-2, FSH-2A-99
Model FSH-2:
1. Insta appropriate circuit breakers in main e ectrica pane supp ying power for the hood. See Sect on 2.03.
for required circuit breakers. Breaker size given is for the hood on y. App iance requires separate power
supp y, see F gure 2.03.1 (A).
2. Remove cover on service entrance box and run appropriate size conduit and wire from box to the e ectrica
pane supp ying hood power. A ow sufficient ength of wire and conduit to provide s ack needed to proper y
access unit for c eaning and service.
3. Make a appropriate connections.
4. Reinsta box cover.
Model FSH-2A-99:
1. Insta appropriate circuit breakers in main e ectrica pane supp ying hood power. See Sect on 2.03. for
required circuit breakers. Breaker s ze g ven s for the hood only.
2. Some FSH-2A-99 mode s provide an inter ocked power receptac e for the app iance ocated in the eft-side
hood eg or on the rear pane , see F gure 2.03.1 (B). When insta ing a hood with the inter ocked receptac e,
the breaker size sha be determined by the e ectrica oad of the app iance being p aced under the Hood
(max. load s 50A).
2. Remove the upper rear pane to access termina b ocks. Remove one of the arge ho e p ugs and insta an
appropriate conduit connector. Route appropriate y sized f exib e conduit and wire from the e ectrica pane
supp ying hood power. A ow sufficient ength of wire and conduit to provide s ack needed to access unit for
c eaning and service.
3. Make a appropriate connections as shown in F gure 2.03.1 (B).
4. Reinsta rear pane .
2.03.2 Hood Power Connection
IMPORTANT!
Electrical installation materials (breakers, conduit &fittings, wire, etc.) and labor shall be provided by the
customer. Work should be performed by a qualified professional electrical contactor.
Installation must comply with all local code requirements. Giles assumes no responsibility with respect to code
compliance regarding installation and use of this equipment.

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Installation
Model: FSH-2, FSH-2A-99
Safety inter ocks wi disab e power supp ied to the app iance under the hood if any of the fo owing conditions
occur:
• Fi ter becomes excessive y dirty or air f ow through hood is obstructed.
• Fi ter is missing or not insta ed correct y.
• The fire extinguishing system has been activated, or is not armed.
• Fi ter access cover is removed or not insta ed correct y (hood b ower wi a so shutdown).
Model FSH-2:
1. The Model FSH-2 Hood requires a separate, fie d insta ed, inter ocking circuit with an appropriate y sized
contactor, connected as shown by this diagram. Customer supplied.
2. Remove Cover from Inter ock Tie-
In Box and run appropriate y sized
conduit and wire to a hood &
app iance connection box
(suppl ed by customer). A ow
enough conduit and wire so the
hood can be accessed for c eaning
and servicing.
3. Make appropriate connections.
See diagram.
4. Reinsta Inter ock Tie-In Box
Cover.
Model FSH-2A-99:
1. The app iance inter ock contactor feature is bui t-in on this mode Hood. Refer to F gure 2.03.1 (B) and the
wiring diagram supp ied with the unit for fie d wiring information.
2.03.3 Hood & Appliance Interlock Connection