Contemporary Falcon Cooker Hoods
Revision: 02/02/2009
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Installation, Operation & Maintenance Instructions
SECTION 1
INTRODUCTION
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SECTION 2
EXTRACTION PERFORMANCE
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SECTION 3
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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SECTION 4
INSTALLATION
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4.1 Removing Grease Filters
4.2 Blower Exhaust Position
4.3 Duct Installation
4.4 Fixing the Hood to the Wall
4.5 Connecting the Ducting
4.6 Electrical Installation
SECTION 5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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SECTION 6
MAINTENANCE
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SECTION 7
SPECIFICATIONS
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FIGURE 1:
DIMENSIONS AND FIXING DETAILS
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SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION
Your range cooker is a semi-professional unit which gives you the power and flexibility to
realise your full potential in the kitchen. Inevitably, during the cooking process, there will
be heat, vapours and fumes produced. Your Falcon extractor has been designed to
complement the range cooker both in looks and performance in order to create the ideal
environment for creative cooking.
SECTION 2. EXTRACTION PERFORMANCE
The most important influence on the performance of the extractor is the design of the
ducting which takes the exhaust air from the extractor to the outside wall louvre. The duct
route should be a prime consideration during the initial stages of the kitchen design.
Please note the following:
The extractor is provided with a spigot suitable for connecting 150mm diameter
duct.
Note: 150mm is the minimum duct diameter consistent with efficient extraction.
The exhaust duct route length should be kept as short as possible with as few
bends as possible.
The most efficient configuration is to duct straight through an outside wall so try to
position the cooker against an outside wall when designing your kitchen layout.
The hood can be vented either to the top exhaust or the rear exhaust position. Use
the position which gives the shortest duct route length and least number of bends.
(The blower will need to be rotated for ducting directly through the rear exhaust
position.)
A route with more than two 90 bends will significantly degrade the performance of
the extraction system. If possible, avoid having a 90 bend at the extractor exhaust
spigot; keep bend radii as large as possible to maintain a smooth airflow without
vortices; avoid kinks in flexible ducting; pull flexible ducting taut over straight runs to
ensure that the internal surface is as smooth as possible.
SECTION 3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The following minimum headroom is required to accommodate the cooker and hood:
For a small charge customised replacement chimneys can be produced to suit your
requirements.
The minimum distance between the range hob burners and the bottom of the extractor is
essential to prevent overheating of the extractor and its components.
If you are fitting a Falcon splashback then the cooker-to-hood clearance is dictated by the
splashback height of 800mm excluding flanges.
Please also note that a 90 bend in the flexible ducting will require 215mm minimum head-
room to give a smooth radius with no kinking.
Requirements of the relevant authorities concerning the discharge of exhaust air must be
complied with.
Attention:
This appliance requires an earth connection.
Ensure that the supply voltage corresponds to that marked on the rating label inside the
extractor.
The extractor must be isolated from the electrical supply before carrying out any cleaning
or maintenance operations.
Pay particular attention to fire risk when frying. To minimise the risk of fire, all
instructions relating to cleaning the grease filters and removing grease deposits
must be adhered to.
Do not flamb
é under the extractor.
SECTION 4. INSTALLATION
4.1 Removing the Grease Filter(s)
Place extractor on its backplate on a horizontal surface.
To remove the grease filters pull/lift the filter release lever away from the hood base. This
releases the retaining clips allowing the filter to be carefully lifted away from the hood.
Take care not to scratch the hood.
The four internal fixing holes, blower assembly and spigot blanking plate can now be
accessed through the openings in the baseplate. (See Figure 1).
4.2 Blower Exhaust Position
The hood can be vented either to the top exhaust or the rear exhaust position. Each
exhaust position has 4 studs onto which can be bolted either the blower assembly or a
blanking plate.
Bolt blower assembly to chosen exhaust position and the blanking plate to the unused
position.
When changing the exhaust position, care should be taken not to excessively pull or twist
the cable attached to the blower.
4.3 Duct Installation
Make a hole in the wall or ceiling to take the 150mm diameter ducting from the extractor
exhaust spigot to the outside.
The exhaust duct route length should be kept as short as possible with as few bends as
possible - see Section 2.
Knock a hole in the outside wall to match the internal measurements of the louvre.
4.4 Fixing the Hood to the Wall
If you are fitting a Falcon Splashback it must be fitted before the hood.
Full instructions for mounting the hood are given in Figure 1.
Note: The decorative chimney can be removed to ease handling of the hood.
The supporting wall must be of good quality, have an even surface and be sturdy enough
to support the extractor.
Fixings must be used which are suitable for the type of wall construction.
4.5 Connecting the Ducting
Connect ducting to extractor exhaust spigot. This may have to be done prior to fixing the
extractor to the wall. You may find this easier with the chimney removed. The chimney is
attached using M4 machine screws which can be accessed through the filter opening(s).
When the extractor is in position, check that the duct has not been flattened or kinked
along its route.
Connect the ducting to the wall louvre spigot or alternative outside termination.
Secure the louvre to the outside wall. Ensure that any air fins are directed downwards.
Refit the grease filter(s).
4.6 Electrical Installation
The extractor is a stationary appliance designed to be connected by fixed wiring to the
electrical supply. A competent electrical technician must perform the electrical installation.
The extractor must be fed from a 230Vac single phase electrical supply using a switched
spur fitted with a 3A fuse. The spur should be located adjacent to the extractor/cooker so
that the supply can be disconnected from the extractor using the switch. The means of
disconnecting from the supply must have a minimum contact separation of 3mm in all
poles. Alternatively a means of disconnection in the fixed wiring according to the relevant
wiring rules must be fitted.
A supply cord for connecting the spur to the extractor is included.
The mains supply is connected to the free end of this cord as follows:
Cooker-to-hood clearance (min):
800 mm
Hood height including chimney:
550
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950 mm
Minimum ceiling height with standard chimney:
2290mm
INCOMING SUPPLY CORD CONNECTIONS
Core
Core Colour
Live
Brown
Neutral
Blue
Protective Earth
Green/Yellow
The exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for exhausting
fumes from appliances supplied with energy other than electricity, e.g. oil or gas-
fired central heating boilers, gas-fired water heaters, etc.
Adequate ventilation of the room must be provided when the cooker, extractor and
appliances supplied with energy other than electricity (e.g. gas-fired or oil-fired heat-
ers, etc.) are used simultaneously. The room must be provided with vents to allow a
constant flow of fresh air.
Warning
Proper care must be taken to ensure that the negative pressures caused by high
performance extraction systems do not adversely affect the safe operation of certain
types of fuel-burning appliances (gas, oil or solid fuel), including those installed in
the kitchen and possibly also those installed in other parts of the house.
Where such fuel-burning appliances are installed, adequate ventilation MUST be
provided in the room of installation, located and sized such that the negative pres-
sure in the room created by the extractor does not exceed 4Pa.
In case of doubt, do not operate the extractor and fuel-burning appliance(s) simulta-
neously and consult an appropriate (for the fuel type) expert for advice.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
BEFORE PROCEEDING FURTHER
