GILES FSH-6, Operation & Service Manual

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Model: FSH − 6 Operation & Filter Maintenance
If a baffle , fiber , or charcoal filter is not in place, or possibly not positioned correctly, the red [CHARCOAL OR
BAFFLE FILTER MISSING] light will turn ON . P ower to cooking appliances under the hood is turned OFF until the
condition is corrected. No audible alarm will sound.
• Hood fan will continue to run.
• Confirm that all filters are in place. See
Sections 4.02.3 • 4.02.5 •
4.02.9, Filter Installations.
• You may try removing and reinstalling the filters, to ensure that
they are seated properly in guides and are placed fully into the
compartment so that doors close properly. Each filter must also
actuate proofing switches ...
charcoal & pre ‐ filter switches are in the
top guide channels ... baffle filter switches are located in the filter
rack underneath hood.
• If the condition persists, call for service.
4.03 Hood Filter Alarms
4.03.1 Baffle, Pre − Filter or Charcoal Filter Missing
A clogged filter alarm will occur if airflow through hood is reduced to a level that is below the minimum required for
effective capture of cooking vapors. The red
[PRE ­ FILTER, CHARCOAL OR BAFFLE FILTER CLOGGED] light turns ON &
a constant tone audible alarm will sound ... p ower to cooking appliances under the hood is turned OFF until the
condition is corrected. This alarm is most commonly caused by clogged pre ‐ filters or charcoal filters ... other
conditions can also cause this alarm.
• Hood fan will continue to run.
• Clean the
baffle filters , Section 4.04.1, Baffle Filter Cleaning.
• Replace charcoal or pre ‐ filters with fresh new filter, Section 4.03.4,
Pre ‐ Filter Maintenance and 4.03.5, Charcoal Filter Maintenance .
• Inspect inside the hood plenum to ensure that there are no
obstructions present.
• Check the hood exhaust outlet and be sure that nothing is blocking
or obstructing it.
• Inspect both sides of the hood blower. Excessive accumulation of
grease residue on fan blades can reduce airflow. Clean the blades if
needed.
• If the condition persists, call for service.
4.03.2 Baffle, Pre − Filter or Charcoal Filter Clogged