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Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Products

710 S. Powerline Road, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442 • 954 570-4083 • 800 322-8730 • www.hooddepot.net

DESCRIPTION

The listed air purification unit is suitable for the removal of smoke, grease laden

vapors and odors in commercial cooking installations. Hood Depot KAP purification

units are specified in CFM ratings from 5,000 to 40,000 CFM to handle all size kitch

ens with any cooking equipment configuration. Grease ducts must still conform to

NFPA 96 and your local mechanical codes applicable to gauges, sizing and clean-

out requirements.

If a grease fire has occurred, the system should be dismantled and inspected by a

professional engineer. Hood Depot International™ cannot be held responsible for

grease duct systems that are not properly maintained or have been subjected to a

grease fire.

COMMON INSTALLATION FORMATS

Interior Split Fan & Filter

Interior Horizontal Suspension

Exterior Roof Mounted

Pg. 3

Interior Floor Mounted

KAP

Summary of Contents for KAP Series

Page 1: ...Installation Operation and Maintenance Manual KAP Series Air Purification Unit Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Products ...

Page 2: ...0 Tools Required 10 Start Up Check List 10 Start Up Procedure 10 Troubleshooting 11 General Maintenance 12 Filter Chart 13 Gasket Chart 13 Maintenance Intervals 14 DOCUMENTATION 15 Job Site Information 15 Name Plate APU Information 15 Maintenance Record 16 Listings 17 Warranty 17 HD Service Dept 17 Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Products 710 S Powerline Road Deerfield Beach FL 33442 954 570 4083 8...

Page 3: ... size kitch ens with any cooking equipment configuration Grease ducts must still conform to NFPA 96 and your local mechanical codes applicable to gauges sizing and clean out requirements If a grease fire has occurred the system should be dismantled and inspected by a professional engineer Hood Depot International cannot be held responsible for grease duct systems that are not properly maintained o...

Page 4: ...ght 2 Position unit to allow at least 34 of clearance on the access side of unit to open door replace filters and perform maintenance 3 Unit should be located as close to the space it serves as practical to avoid lengthy and complex duct runs This will reduce total fire hazard exposure and amount of duct to be cleaned 4 When the unit is ground or floor mounted make sure it sits at least 6 minimum ...

Page 5: ...atings of any ductwork connected to the unit apply to the unit as well and must be installed in accordance with IMC NFPA 96 and state and local codes 3 All grease ducts before or after the KAP must be designed and installed as per NFPA 96 local mechanical building codes SMACNA and any all state and local codes DUCTWORK Each section of the unit contains a drain that should be connected to an approv...

Page 6: ...e sure it is mounted on support rails with a minimum of 8 from the bottom of unit to the floor Verify with your plumber that this is sufficient clearance for the drains Secure the unit through the unit sup port frame to the rail with at least eight 8 14 sheet metal screws anchor bolts or AHJ approved fasteners Secure support rails to the floor in accordance with fed eral state and local codes Make...

Page 7: ...th your building s structural engineer Make sure that the supports do not interfere with the service ac cess doors or with filter removal by providing proper clearance see page 4 Make sure the unit has 18 clearance from combustibles as per NFPA 96 and federal state and local codes INDOOR CEILING MOUNTED INSTALLATIONS INSTALLATION Cont d Pg 7 710 S Powerline Road Deerfield Beach FL 33442 954 570 40...

Page 8: ...lter module Use existing conduit in the module to route wires from module exterior to pressure switch see wiring label above switch Tight en all conduit fittings When filters become clogged the switch will close kitchen illumination lighting to signal the cleaning or replacement of filters AIR PRESSURE SWITCH Air Pressure Switch Within downstream air flow Pg 8 Air Pressure Switch Location Air Line...

Page 9: ...nd wa ter any part of the unit that was in contact with the fire suppressant If a fire occurs in the ductwork leading to the APU the following maintenance must be done 1 The unit must be cleaned of all suppression agent and grease 2 All filters must be replaced including the pre filter 3 Replace any damaged gasketing 4 Fire damaged components of the KAP if any must be replaced by by factory servic...

Page 10: ...er welds 2 Check that entire duct system is intact and that all clean out doors are properly installed 3 Install all filters in correct direction 4 Start fan and check for rotation voltage and proper operation 5 Inspect entering exiting ductwork connections and grease duct for leaks or pinholes grease rated duct must be continuously welded to the transition if factory provided 6 Inspect all fire s...

Page 11: ...ic pressure higher than estimated Light is burned out Switch is set incorrectly Internal static pressure is lower than estimated Exhaust fan installed at wrong end of KAP unit Correct according to rotation label Provide straight clear duct at outlet Repair or reconfigure ductwork to reduce losses Increase fan RPM do not overload Clean replace Adjust belt tension Install all filters doors Reduce fa...

Page 12: ...direction indicated by arrow labels Pre filters must be installed so that drains are at the bottom edge of filter 3 All fasteners must be checked for tightness each time maintenance is performed 4 Ductwork and KAP should be cleaned according to local code requirements 5 Make sure KAP drains are clear and that they drain properly PROPER FILTER POSITIONS Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Products 710 S...

Page 13: ...oofing rated at 450º F with PSA Backing of the doors and any access panels Gasket Application Size Temp Rating Part Number Orange High Temp Closed Cell On door seal 3 16 x1 450ºF SNS ROLL Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Products 710 S Powerline Road Deerfield Beach FL 33442 954 570 4083 800 322 8730 www hooddepot net Pg 13 ...

Page 14: ...essary 4 Monitor filter loading to determine replacement frequency 5 Clean pre filters and check remaining filters 6 Adjust air pressure switch to assure proper of indicator light Every Month 1 Inspect all seals for wear and replace if needed 2 Clean 1st stage steel pre filters and replace if necessary 3 Replace all 2nd stage filters 4 Inspect ductwork junction with unit and repair if necessary Ye...

Page 15: ...form service personnel for any future service call Job Site Information Air Purification Unit Information Refer to start up procedure in this manual to complete this section Job Name Purchase Date Address City State Zip Phone Number Fax Number Contact Purchase Date Service Company Address City State Zip Phone Number Contact Start Up Date Name Plate Unit Information Model Number Serial Number Press...

Page 16: ...TENANCE RECORD Note Service by unauthorized personnel may void warranty The following documentation is necessary to maintain warranty and inform service personnel for any future service call Date Service Description Initials Pg 16 ...

Page 17: ...r existing warranty etc More copy to come as per existing warranty More copy to come as per existing warranty DOCUMENTATION Continued LISTINGS The HD KAP Series Air Purifier Unit is certified by the following listing authorities WARRANTY Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Products FACTORY SERVICE Hood Depot s highly qualified service department personnel are ready to answer any question and quickly re...

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