Ductwork
Exhaust
As specified in NFPA 96, Ch. 7.5 (latest edition), exhaust duct systems must be constructed in the following manner:
Materials: Ducts shall be constructed of and supported by carbon steel not less than 1.37 mm (0.054 in.) (No. 16 MSG) in thickness or stainless steel not less than 1.09 mm (0.043 in.) (No. 18 MSG)
in thickness.
Installation: All seams, joints, penetrations, and duct to hood collar connections shall have a liquid‑tight external weld. If you have an Automatic Fire Damper please refer to that manual for installation instructions now.
Supply
Supply ductwork (where applicable) should be connected to the hood in a manner approved by the local code authorities.
For proper installation of duct collars when they are shipped unattached see Installing Duct Collars on page 10.
NOTE
For hoods with fire dampers in the exhaust and supply duct collars, an access panel for cleaning and inspection shall be provided in the duct. This panel shall be as close to the hood as possible but should not exceed 18 in. (45.72 cm).
Installing External Supply Plenums
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| TOP VIEW |
| HOOD |
| Option #1 |
| For plenums < than or = 96 inches |
| Two (2) clips are needed. |
UTILITY | For plenums > than 96 inches |
Three (3) clips are needed. | |
CABINET | The third clip is located in the |
center of the plenum length. | |
| Option #1 |
| Attach hanging clip to hood |
| standing seam with the |
| supplied ‘C’ clamps. |
| Optional: Drill and bolt a |
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| clip and hood standing seam |
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| TOP VIEW |
23.5 | SUPPLY PLENUM |
| Hanger Bracket |
Option #1
Hanging clip could be 23.5 inches from end if there is a utility cabinet on the end of the hood.
Using the Supply Plenum Clip - Option #1
1.Bolt the hanging clip to the supply plenum. Two clips are needed for plenums less than 96 in. (243.84 cm) long and three for plenums greater than 96 in. (243.84 cm). The
third clip is located in the center of the plenum length. If there is a utility cabinet, the hanging clip should be
23.5 in. (59.69 cm) from the end to the hood.
2.Using the
Option #1 : Hanging Clip
‘C’ Clamp | Hood Standing Seam |
Hanging Clip bolted to plenum shell
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NOTE
The supply plenum is provided with plenum clips that assist in hanging the plenum. The plenum should not be hung only with the plenum clips; threaded rod or
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Model GGH2O 9