Independent installation of gas equipment in a private house or apartment is prohibited, but the hood does not apply to hoods. Volatile devices can be mounted on their own using the manufacturer's manual.
We will tell you how to install an extractor hood over a gas stove in accordance with the requirements of sanitary-hygienic and construction standards. We offer simple instructions that provide fastening strength and excellent functionality with maximum impact. In the article we presented, the most popular options are considered.
The principle of operation of the electric hood
To begin with, let’s remember what the hood is for and how it works. The purpose of any model of exhaust equipment designed for installation above the stove is to clean the air of combustion products and odor, which is distributed throughout the apartment during cooking.
As you know, when burning natural gas forms many substances harmful to the health of the human body, including a large amount of nitrogen, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, and various impurities.
The faster the unwanted elements are brought out, the cleaner and safer the air will be. In a small room with a low percentage of oxygen in the air, a person begins to quickly get tired and feel unwell.
Electric hoods have long been an indispensable attribute of kitchen facilities. They are installed directly above a gas or electric stove, some models are equipped with an air duct to bring combustion products out
Air purification occurs in two ways. Some models simply remove it from the room, others pass through the cleaning filters. It should be understood that the hood cannot produce full ventilation of the kitchen.
In order for the air to become truly fresh and healthy, it is necessary to establish fresh air ventilation. The simplest option for air access is regular ventilation by opening windows and windows.
Comparative review of models
Modifications, which are presented in large quantities on the modern market, differ in the type of air purification, design and installation method. When choosing, you should not focus only on the design of the device. It is necessary to take into account all the nuances and consider the possibility of installing equipment in a particular case.
By and large, all modifications of hoods can be divided into three large categories:
- flowing;
- recirculation;
- combined.
The first type is designed to transport combustion products into the ventilation duct of the building through the duct. Therefore, in addition to attaching the hood housing over the gas stove, installation of channels for air to enter the ventilation hole will be required.
So that plastic or corrugated channels do not spoil the interior design, they are hidden behind suspended structures, false walls or placed in the upper kitchen cabinets - mezzanines
Recirculation models are not equipped with ducts, so they take up less space and install much faster. They clean the air masses by passing them through grease and charcoal filters. In fact, they drive air in a circle, freeing it from vapors, fat and harmful particles, but not refreshing.
Recirculation models have some advantages: they are compact and easy to install. Using the manufacturer’s instructions, even a beginner with a lack of experience in such work can install and connect such a hood
However, a huge segment of the market was occupied by universal models that can function in both modes: flow and recirculation. Cleaning through the filters can be carried out temporarily while the outlet pipes are being repaired.
And if it is not possible to install air ducts, then filtering is the only possible way to improve the microclimate in the kitchen.
According to the installation method, exhaust kitchen equipment is divided into stand-alone and built-in. The first is mounted separately, on a wall or ceiling, and the second is built into kitchen cabinets or other suspended structures.
If you have chosen a built-in model, then when ordering a kitchen set, the performers must provide the dimensions of the technical device for the exact fit of the furniture element
By design and, accordingly, appearance, hoods are divided into several types, while they may have different names for different manufacturers. The most popular are the so-called built-in sliders, one part of which is movable, domed and tilted models.
Due to the popularity of the “island” kitchen interior, ceiling models for work areas installed in the center of the kitchen have become popular.
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Elegant and stylish tilted model
The traditional option is the hood hood
Built-in slider in the kitchen cabinet
Powerful ceiling equipment for the "island"
Installation of the hood is carried out depending on the design and functions of the model. To understand the features of installation, you can even ask the consultant for installation instructions before buying.
Perhaps there are some nuances that prevent the installation of this particular product in your kitchen. Suppose the ceiling structure cannot support the weight of the equipment or openings for the passage of the duct are not provided in the cabinets.
Installation Requirements for Home Appliances
A few words about the norms for installing equipment in rooms with gas stoves. According to the law, a gas-powered stove itself can be installed in rooms with a height of at least 2.2 m. It is worth knowing to those who are going to build voluminous suspension structures to mask air ducts or ventilation ducts.
The rules apply to installing the hood over a gas stove. According to the standards, the minimum distance from the surface of the stove to the device panel is 75 cm. This is 10 cm more than the standard for an electric stove
The documentation governing installation or selection is publicly available. General materials about the importance of forced ventilation can be found in SNiP 2.04.05-91, more about the volumes of air discharged can be found in SNiP 2.08.01-89, and about performance and other nuances of equipment, see GOST 26813-99.
There are no strict rules regarding the installation options for ventilation ducts, so they can be placed outside or inside kitchen cabinets, behind partitions and above suspended structures.
Where exactly it is better to fix the purchased hood and what conditions are needed for this, you will find out from the article we recommend, the material of which is completely devoted to this issue.
Features of the installation of kitchen hoods
The sequence and nuances of installation depend on the design features of the equipment. For example, the mounting order of the recirculation model and the autonomous dome type with the air duct are fundamentally different. Therefore, we consider how the professional installation of three different modifications occurs.
How to install an inclined model?
The middle price segment is the most popular. The Quartz exhaust hood, which can be installed independently, belongs to him. It works in perimeter suction mode, therefore it is placed in a clearly fixed position and does not have moving elements.
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We measure 75 cm from the surface of the plate, make a mark on the wall. Sometimes manufacturers indicate a shorter distance (for example, 65-70 cm). Better to stick to generally accepted standards.
Using the level, we draw two lines that you need to navigate when installing the hood: horizontal, indicating the lower boundary, and vertical to mark the axis
Many manufacturers complete their equipment with mounting templates that help to properly cut holes or determine the location of fasteners
Drill four holes with a depth of 5 cm and a diameter of 1 cm with a drill. Drills must be selected, taking into account the material of the wall: ceramic tile, concrete, brick
We remove the template, insert the plastic dowels from the mounting kit into the holes, then screw the two upper screws. We leave a small gap under the caps (2-3 mm) for hanging the hood
Having previously removed the aluminum anti-grease filters, we suspend the hood on the two upper screws. For this, we find inside the case special openings of the "keyhole" type
We twist the lower self-tapping screws immediately, if the installation of a raised pipe is not provided. If the hood will operate in line mode, first install the ducts and ducts
When all the additional elements are installed and the fasteners are tightened, we insert the anti-grease filter into the grooves. On this installation is considered complete
Step 1 - measure the distance from the stove to the hood
Step 2 - marking the mounting center line
Step 3 - fixing the template to the wall with tape
Step 4 - drilling holes for fasteners
Step 5 - screwing the upper screws into the dowels
Step 6 - mounting the hood housing to the wall
Step 7 - twisting a pair of lower screws
Step 8 - Reinstall the Aluminum Filter
After installation, you need to connect the device to power and test its operation by checking the operation in various modes and at all possible speeds.
Sometimes, due to improper installation of false pipes or ducts, a loud buzz appears. In this case, you need to find the cause of the noise and try to get rid of it.
Installation procedure for the integrated module
Models built into wall cabinets are very popular due to their compact size and reasonable price. If you take care in advance of the correct design and dimensions of the special base cabinet, then the process of mounting the case itself will take no more than 20 minutes. When installing flow-through devices, it will take some more time to conduct the duct.
Do not forget that the main document is the installation manual for the built-in hood, drawn up by the manufacturer. Before starting work, open the instructions and check the list for the presence of parts and fasteners. If everything is in order, we check the integrity of the elements and proceed to installation.
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Step 1 - preparing the hood for installation
Step 2 - placing the stencil on the side wall of the cabinet
Step 3 - drilling holes for fasteners
Step 4 - Installing Side Guides
Step 5 - removing the upper skin from the hood
Step 6 - Mounting the hood in a wall cabinet
Step 7 - securing the housing to the rails
Step 8 - Mounting the Wall Cabinet
If you plan to install a plastic duct, you must fix the adapter before installing the hood in the cabinet from its upper side. This is a plastic universal part, consisting of fragments of different diameters.
Using a jigsaw or hacksaw, you need to cut out a part that is suitable in size. If the diameter of the duct completely coincides with the outlet, then an adapter is not needed.
Installing an island hood
There is an individual instruction for each island type model. However, the general principles of mounting and connection can be understood by analyzing the following photo instruction.
It presents the installation of a rectangular rectangular hood, which consists of three main parts: the casing-duct, the engine compartment and the working panel.
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To firmly fix the hood over the stove, you must fix the square bracket with perforation on the ceiling. A power cable has been routed to the mounting point in advance.
To perform the installation at the correct height, you first need to determine the length of the guides - metal perforated planks-corners for hanging the hood
To the hood housing, inside of which there are an engine and a fan, we fasten four guides with self-tapping screws - one from each corner, fix at the desired height
We put a protective cover on top of the assembled structure. At the same time, it performs a decorative function, covering technical details
Raise the finished structure to the ceiling and attach it to a pre-installed bracket for self-tapping screws. An assistant is required for installation. We connect an electric cable
To disguise the bracket and guides, we raise the casing to the ceiling itself and through special holes we fasten it to the bracket
We take the working panel of a rectangular shape, which is the bottom of the hood, and through special fasteners and screws we fix it on the body
First, we connect the electrical wires, tighten the fasteners tightly, and lastly, we replace the aluminum mesh filters and the decorative panel
Step 1 - Attaching the Mounting Bracket to the Ceiling
Step 2 - clarifying the installation height of the hood
Step 3 - Installing Perforated Guides
Step 4 - Installing the Decorative Cover
Step 5 - Attaching the Guides to the Bracket
Step 6 - securing the casing to the bracket
Step 7 - Locking the Operation Panel
Step 8 - installation of filters and protective elements
After the work is done, we thoroughly wipe all the hood panels and check how it works.
If the installation of the air ducts, the fastening and connection of the hood are made without errors, it will function in various modes without making any additional noise.
Video instructions from manufacturers and qualified installers will help to cope with the installation of exhaust equipment even to an ordinary inexperienced layman.
Video # 1. How to do the installation with your own hands of an inclined model:
Video # 2. Instructions and tips for installing the built-in hood:
Video # 3. General recommendations for selection and installation:
As you can see, the installation process is a few simple steps. However, they will be absolutely useless if you choose the wrong model, neglect the accuracy of the layout and do not worry about the design of the cabinet or the possibility of installing an air duct in advance.
But compliance with standards, competent calculations and accuracy will allow you to use the hood for a long time and with pleasure.
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