7
Installation
ventilation
On gas models the installation of a proper ventilation sys-
tem cannot be over emphasized. This system removes
unwanted vapors and products of combustion from the
operating area.
This oven may be vented using either:
• A mechanically driven, canopy type, exhaust hood,
or
• A direct flue arrangement.
U.s. and canadian installations
Refer to your local ventilation codes. In the absence of
local codes, refer to the National ventilation code titled,
“Standard for the Installation of Equipment for the Remov-
al of Smoke and Grease Laden Vapors from Commercial
Cooking Equipment”, NFPA-96-Latest Edition.
Australia and general export installations
Installation must conform with Local and National instal-
lation standards. Local installation codes and/or require-
ments may vary. If you have any questions regarding the
proper installation and/or operation of your Blodgett oven,
please contact your local distributor. If you do not have a
local distributor, please call the Blodgett Oven Company
at 0011-802-658-6600.
WARnInG:
Failure to properly vent the oven can be haz-
ardous to the health of the operator and may
result in operational problems, unsatisfactory
baking and possible damage to the equip-
ment.
Damage sustained as a direct result of im-
proper ventilation will not be covered by the
manufacturer’s warranty.
cAnoPY tYPE ExHAUst HooD
A mechanically driven, canopy type exhaust hood is the
preferred method of ventilation.
The hood should be sized to completely cover the equip-
ment plus an overhang of at least 6” (15 cm) on all sides
not adjacent to a wall. The distance from the floor to the
lower edge of the hood should not exceed 7’ (2.1m).
The total makeup and exhaust air requirements for hood
capacity should be approximately 30 CFM (.85 m3) for
each oven section.
Installing the canopy hood draft diverter
Ovens ordered for hood venting are supplied with a draft
diverter. Install the draft diverter as follows:
1. Place the diverter over the flue connector with the
open area facing the front of the oven.
2. Secure both ends with the sheet metal screws pro-
vided.
Draft Diverter
Front of Oven
Figure 7
