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Item No. 0BL-00-012     Revised 09/19/17    Copyright © 2017 Universal Metal Industries, Inc.                       Proverbs 22:29                   Page 1 

 

 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS & 

USE & CARE GUIDE 

Trade-Wind

®

 VSL 400 Series Liners 

For Remote/In-Line Blowers

 

 
 
 
 
 

VSL 400 Series Liner Models 

 

Model 

 

Width 

 

CFM 

Type of 

Motor & 

Blower 

VSL430-BF 

28 

3

/

8

” 

Remote 

VSL436-BF 

34 

3

/

8

” 

Remote 

VSL442-BF 

40 

3

/

8

” 

Remote 

VSL448-BF 

46 

3

/

8

” 

Remote 

VSL454-BF 

52 

3

/

8

” 

Remote 

VSL460-BF 

58 

3

/

8

” 

Remote 

 

*These models connect to an In-Line, Roof or  
Wall-Mounted Remote Blower.  The blower used 
determines the CFM. The Trade-Wind In-Line blowers 
are either 836 CFM or 1266 CFM.  

 

          

 

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Before beginning installation, please thoroughly read and become familiar with these instructions.  Installation and 
service must be completed by a qualified installer.  Failure to properly install this product may void the warranty.

 

 

Installer:    Please leave Installation Instructions with the range hood liner. 

Owner:    Please keep Installation Instructions for local electrical inspector’s use and for future reference. 

 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 

 
 

WARNINGS:  

Must be followed carefully to avoid personal injury.

 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 

IMPORTANT:  

Must be followed carefully to avoid damage or incorrect installation. 

 
 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 

TIPS:  

Contain helpful information to facilitate installation. 

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 

 

WARNING!  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR INJURY TO 

PERSONS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: 

 

a)  Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.  If you have any questions, please contact the 
manufacturer at the address or telephone number listed in the warranty.  

 

b)  Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel, lock service panel, and lock the service 
disconnection means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.  When the service disconnecting 
means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel. 
 

CAUTION

  

-- 

For general ventilating use only.  Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors. 

 

 

WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:

 

 

a) Never leave surface units unattended at high settings.  Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may 
ignite.  Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings. 
 

Summary of Contents for VSL430-BF

Page 1: ...d for future reference WARNINGS Must be followed carefully to avoid personal injury IMPORTANT Must be followed carefully to avoid damage or incorrect installation TIPS Contain helpful information to f...

Page 2: ...possible 2 Ducts must be of adequate size and duct runs should be as short as possible Where turns are necessary keep turning radius as large and as smooth as possible 3 The ducting must be air tight...

Page 3: ...duct silencer Given the high performance of Trade Wind In Line Blowers it is highly recommended that the blower NOT be attached directly to the liner or in a chase immediately above the liner unless...

Page 4: ...the back sides or top We recommend at least six equally spaced screws per liner three screws along the back top or back side panel and three screws on the front top immediately next to the light bar w...

Page 5: ...to improve efficiency Always use lids on cookware to retain heat and moisture Minimize the amount of liquid used to cook food Select cookware of proper size material and construction for the cooking...

Page 6: ...either in line or roof top If the ventilator is rated in watts rather than amps divide the watts by 120 and this will give you the amperage rating The Trade Wind liner without the internal motor is su...

Page 7: ...product that has been subject to misuse negligence accident or installation inconsistent with the recommended Trade Wind Installation Instructions and Trade Wind Best Practices Guidelines Product s u...

Page 8: ...cted to one another Where possible always include at least 15 inches of straight pipe between fittings 3 Duct Pipe and Fitting Sizes See Duct Sizing Chart and Area Calculations Section for more detail...

Page 9: ...ted tightly wrapped Aluminum Foil Metal Duct Tape on all connections and physically view and test the damper blades to make certain they are opening and closing correctly Make sure that the damper bla...

Page 10: ...he roof cap or wall cap may be properly sized roof caps or wall caps with built in dampers must be made so that when the damper is fully open the actual open area of the final air path is equal to or...

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