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Copyright 2015 by Southern Pride Distributing, LLC Volume 2
VENTING INSTRUCTIONS
THE METHOD OF VENTILATION MUST BE APPROVED BY THE LOCAL CODE ENFORCE-
MENT AGENCY PRIOR TO EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION.
1. The smoker ventilation system should comply with this manual and the current edition of NFPA® 96.
2. It is recommended that Local Code Officials and a Commercial Kitchen Ventilation Contractor be consult-
ed prior to installation.
TYPE-1 CANOPY HOOD VENT
All smoker models may be installed under an approved Type-1 canopy hood system rated for commercial
cooking appliances.
Placement under a common hood shared with other appliances may be prohibited.
NFPA® 96 specifies a minimum canopy overhang of 6 inches on all sides.
Exhaust fan size must be determined by a ventilation contractor specifically for your application. Hood
dimensions, exhaust duct length and routing all factor into the calculation.
VARIABLE SIZED DROP-IN FLUE DAMPER
The smoker is equipped with a 2” (51mm) flue outlet on the top of the smoker. To increase the flexibility of
the smokers, each smoker comes with two (2) drop-in flue dampers to adjust the size of the flue outlet. The
options are:
A. No drop-in flue damper – A fully open 2” (51mm) flue outlet.
B. Drop-in flue damper with center piece removed – A 1 - 5/16” (33mm) flue outlet.
C. Drop-in flue damper without center piece removed – A 3/4” (19mm) flue outlet.
To remove the drop-in flue damper center piece, use a screwdriver to pry the piece loose and remove it from
the rest of the drop-in flue damper.
NOTE: A restricted flue will maintain more moisture and smoke in the smoker cabinet.
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