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Venmar VCS500 SERIES User Manual

Venmar VCS500 SERIES
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VCS500 AND VCS550 SERIES
HB0181
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC COOKING ONLY
INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH HOMEOWNER.
HOMEOWNER: USE AND CARE INFORMATION ON PAGE 11.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Venmar Ventilation ULC, 550 Lemire Blvd., Drummondville QC J2C 7W9 1-800-567-3855
REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT ONLINE AT: www.bnv.ca
For additional information - visit www.venmar.ca
22745 rev. 04
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Venmar VCS500 SERIES Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandVenmar
ModelVCS500 SERIES
CategoryVentilation Hood
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Safety Warnings

Fire, Electric Shock, and Injury Prevention

Instructions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and injury during operation.

Range Top Grease Fire Safety

Guidelines to prevent and manage range top grease fires, including actions to take.

Cautionary Measures for Operation

Important cautions regarding indoor use, hazardous materials, motor protection, and installation clearances.

Prepare Installation

Safety Precautions During Installation

Recommends wearing safety glasses and gloves when performing installation or servicing.

Check Included Parts and Accessories

Lists all included hood and accessory components for installation verification.

Remove Shipping Bracket

Instructions to remove the grey shipping bracket and retaining screws before installation.

Select Installation Type

Ductwork and Clearance Guidelines

Details ductwork requirements and minimum/maximum hood clearances above cooktops.

Vertical vs. Horizontal Discharge

Explains duct size options for vertical and horizontal discharge installations.

Remove Grease Filters

Filter Removal Procedure

Step-by-step guide on how to remove grease filters from the range hood.

Choose the Opening

Prepare for Vertical Discharge

Instructions on how to remove the knockout for the vertical discharge opening.

Blower Removal (Horizontal Discharge Only)

Disconnect and Remove Blower

Steps to unplug and remove the blower for horizontal discharge configuration.

Install Adapter/Damper

Vertical Discharge Adapter Installation

Instructions for installing 6" round or 3½" x 10" adapters for vertical discharge.

Horizontal Discharge Adapter Installation

Instructions for installing 3½" x 10" adapter for horizontal discharge.

Wiring Installation

Electrical Grounding Requirements

Emphasizes proper grounding to prevent electric shock and details outlet positioning.

Install Hood Mounting Bracket

Wall Framing and Bracket Placement

Guidelines for constructing wood framing and securely mounting the bracket to the wall.

Install Upper Flue Mounting Bracket

Bracket Alignment and Securing

Instructions for centering, marking, drilling, and securing the upper flue mounting bracket.

Install the Hood

Hood Alignment and Engagement

Steps to align, lower, and securely engage the hood onto the mounting bracket.

Secure Hood to Wall

How to mark wall holes, drill, insert anchors, and secure the hood with screws.

Reinstall Blower (Horizontal Discharge Only)

Blower Positioning and Securing

Steps to position the blower on the inner back of the hood and secure it with screws.

Connect Blower and Power

Connect the blower connector and plug the hood power cord into the outlet.

Vertical Discharge Duct Connection

Connect Ductwork to Adapter

Slide ductwork over the adapter/damper and seal the joint with metal foil duct tape.

Prepare Decorative Flue

Flue Extension for 10-ft Ceilings

Guidance on using optional extension flues for 10-foot ceilings.

Install Decorative Flue

Slide Flue Base into Groove

Carefully slide the decorative flue base into the groove behind the exterior wall.

Secure Upper Flue to Bracket

Slide the upper flue until aligned and secure it to the mounting bracket with screws.

Reinstall Filters

VCS500 Micromesh Filter Installation

How to install micromesh filters into the VCS500 range hood.

VCS550 Hybrid Filter Installation

How to install hybrid filters into the VCS550 range hood.

Lighting

VCS500 Halogen Bulb Installation

Instructions for installing shielded halogen bulbs (120V, 50W, GU10) in the VCS500.

VCS550 LED Module Installation

Information on the LED modules used for lighting in the VCS550 range hood.

Care and Maintenance

Cleaning Grease Filters

Monthly cleaning procedure for hybrid and micromesh filters using detergent.

Hood Cleaning Guidelines

Recommended methods and disallowed cleaning agents for maintaining the hood's finish.

Operation

VCS500 Blower and Light Controls

Explanation of the blower and light switches for the VCS500 model.

Operation (Continued)

VCS550 Blower and Light Button Functions

Details on how to operate the blower and light buttons on the VCS550 model.

Wiring Diagrams

VCS500 Electrical Schematic

Provides the wiring diagram for the VCS500 model, showing component connections.

VCS550 Electrical Schematic

Presents the wiring diagram for the VCS550 model, illustrating its electrical layout.

Warranty Information

Five-Year Limited Warranty Details

Outlines the terms, duration, exclusions, and coverage of the Venmar Chef warranty.

Service Parts (VCS500)

VCS500 Component Identification

Lists and illustrates all serviceable parts for the VCS500 model with part numbers.

Genuine Replacement Parts Recommendation

Advises using only genuine Venmar replacement parts for unit longevity and safety.

Service Parts (VCS550)

VCS550 Component Identification

Lists and illustrates all serviceable parts for the VCS550 model with part numbers.

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