Mercury Cooker Hoods: PC1000/1082/1100/1200
Revision: 22/11/ 2012
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SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION
Your range cooker is a semi-professional unit which gi ves you the power and flexibility to realise your full
potential in the kitchen. Inevitably, during the cooki ng process, there will be heat, vapours and fumes
produced. Your Falcon extractor has been designed to complement the ran ge cooker both in looks and
performance in order to create the ideal environment for creative cooking.
SECTION 2. EXTRACTION PERFORMANCE
The most important influence on the performance of the extractor is the design of the ducting which
takes the exhaust air from the extractor to the outside wall lou vre. The duct route should be a prime
consideration during the initial stages of the kitchen design. Please note the following:
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The extractor is provided with a spigot suitable for connecting 150mm dia meter duct.
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Note: 150mm is the minimum duct diameter consi stent with efficient extraction.
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The exhaust duct route length should be kept as shor t as possible with as few bends as possible.
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The most efficient configuration is to duct straight through an outside wall so try to position the
cooker against an outside wall when designing your kitchen layout .
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The hood can be vented either to the top exhaust or the re ar exhaust position. Use the position
which gives the shortest duct route length and least number of bend s. (The blower will need to be
rotated for ducting directly through the rear exhaust p osition.)
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A route with more than two 90 bends will significantly degrade the performance of the extraction
system. If possible, avoid having a 90 bend at the extractor exhaust spigot; keep bend radii as
large as possible to maintain a smooth airflo w w ithou t vortices; avoid kinks in flexible ducting; pull
flexible ducting taut over straight runs to ensure that t he internal surface is as smooth as possible.
SECTION 3. IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The following minimum headroom is required to accomm odate the co oker and hood:
For a small charge customised replacement chi mneys can be produced to suit your requirements.
The minimum distance between the range hob bur ners and the bottom of the extractor is essential to
prevent overheating of the extractor and its com ponents.
If you are fitting a splashback then the cooker-to-hoo d clearance is dictated by the splashback height.
Please also note that a 90 bend in the flexible ducting will re quire 215mm m ini mum headroom to give a
smooth radius with no kinking.
Requirements of the relevant authorities concerning the discharge of exhaust air must be com pli ed with.
Attention:
This appliance requires an earth connection.
Ensure that the supply voltage corre sponds to that m arked on the rating label inside the extractor.
The extractor must be isolated from the ele ctrical supply before carrying out any cleaning or m ainte-
nance operations.
Pay particular attention to fire risk when frying. To minimise the risk of fire, all instructions
relating to cleaning the grease filters and removing greas e deposits must be adhered to.
Do not flambé under the extractor.
SECTION 4. INSTALLATION
4.1 Removing the Grease Filter(s)
Place extractor on its backplate on a horizontal surface.
To remove the grease filters pull/lift the filter release lever away from the hood base. This rel eases the
retaining clips allowing the filter to be carefully lifted away from the hood. T ake care not to scratch the
hood.
The internal fixing holes, blower assembly and spigot blanking plate can now be accessed through the
openings in the baseplate. (See Page 7).
4.2 Blower Exhaust Position
The hood can be vented either to the top exhaust or the re ar exhaust position. Each exhaust position
has 4 studs onto which can be bolted either the blower assembly or a bla nking plate.
Bolt blower assembly to chosen exhaust position and the blanking plate to the unused position.
When changing the exhaust position, care shoul d be taken not to excessively pull or twist the cable
attached to the blower.
4.3 Duct Installation
Make a hole in the wall or ceiling to take the 150mm diameter ducti ng from the extractor exhaust spigot
to the outside.
The exhaust duct route length should be kept as shor t as possible with as few bends as possible - see
Section 2.
Knock a hole in the outside wall to match the inter nal measurements of the louvre.
4.4 Fixing the Hood to the Wall
If you are fitting a Splashback it must be fitted before the hood.
Instructions for mounting the hood are given on page 7
Note: The decorative chimney can be removed to ease handling of the hood.
The supporting wall must be of good quali ty, have an even surface and be sturdy enough to support the
extractor.
Fixings must be used which are suitable for the type of wall construction.
4.5 Connecting the Ducting
Connect ducting to extractor exhaust spigot. This m ay have to be done prior to fixing the extractor to the
wall. You may find this easier with the chi mney rem oved. The chimney is attached using M4 machine
screws which can be accessed through the filter opening(s) .
When the extractor is in position, check that the duct h as not been flattened or kinked along its route.
Connect the ducting to the wall louvre spigot or alter native outside termination.
Secure the louvre to the outside wall. Ensure that any air fins are dir ected downwards.
Refit the grease filter(s).
4.6 Electrical Installation
The extractor is a stationary appliance designed to be connected by fixed wiring to the electrical supply.
A competent electrical technician must perform the el ectrical installation.
The extractor must be fed from a 230Vac single phase electrical supply using a switched spur fitted with
a 3A fuse. The spur should be located adjacent to the extractor/cooker so that the supply can be discon-
nected from the extractor using the switch. The means of di sconnecting from the supply must have a
minimum contact separation of 3mm in all poles. Alternatively a means of disconnection in the fixed
wiring according to the relevant wiring rules must be fitted.
A supply cord for connecting the spur to the extractor is in cluded.
The mains supply is connected to the free end of this cord as f ollows:
SECTION 5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
a. Switch power on at the fused spur.
b. The extractor has 6 push-buttons which illu minate w hen selected . Their functions are summarised
in the table below.
c. The extractor controller will automatically switch off the appliance if there has been no operator
action for 4 hours.
d. After 30 hours accumulated running GREASE FIL TER SATURATION will be signalled by all 6
indicators flashing. Reset by pressing Push-button FAN OFF (delay).
SECTION 6. MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance is essential to ensure good p erformance and long-life.
To clean the stainless steel surfaces of the extractor use a proprietary cleaning agent. Do not use
abrasive cleaning materials or products.
Clean the grease filters in a dishwasher or b y hand-washing in hot w ater and detergent. Wash the filters
at least every 2 months - sooner if the extractor is u sed extensively.
To remove the grease filters pull the chrome effect filter relea se lever away from the hood base. This
releases the retaining clips allowing the filter to be carefully lifted away from the hood. Care should be
taken not to scratch the hood.
To maintain the immaculate appearance of the extractor, and to mini mise fire risk, ensure that grease
deposits on the extractor surfaces are kept to a m ini mum by regul ar cleaning.
To access the halogen lamps for replace ment lever off the chrome ring imm ediat ely surrounding the
matt glass with a screwdriver. Only repla ce with bulbs of the same type and rating.
SECTION 7. SPECIFICATIONS
Hood Weights (Approximate)
Cooker-to-hood clearance (min): 800 mm
Hood height including chimney: 511—762 mm
Minimum ceiling height with standard chimney: 2251mm
Warning
Proper care must be taken to ensure that the negative pressures cause d by high performance
extraction systems do not adversely affect the safe operation of certain types of fuel-bur ning
appliances (gas, oil or solid fuel), including those i nstalled in the kitchen and possibly also those
installed in other parts of the house.
Where such fuel-burning appliances are ins talled, adequate ventilation MUST be provided in the
room of installation, located and sized such that the negative pressure in the room created by the
extractor does not exceed 4Pa.
In case of doubt, do not operate the extractor and fuel -burning appliance(s) simultaneously and
consult an appropriate (for the fuel type) expert for advice.
The exhaust air must not be discharged into a fl ue which is used for exhausting fumes from appli-
ances supplied with energy other than electri city, e.g. oil or gas-fired central heating boilers, gas-
fired water heaters, etc.
Adequate ventilation of the room must be provide d when the cooker, extractor and appliances
supplied with energy other than electricity (e.g. gas-fired or oil-fire d heaters, etc.) are used sim ulta-
neously. The room must be provided with vents to allow a constan t flow of fresh air.
ELECTRICAL HAZARD
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
BEFORE PROCEEDING FURTHER
INCOMING SUPPLY CORD CONNECTIONS
Core
Core Colour
Live Brown
Neutral Blue
Protective Earth Green/Yellow
Blower airflo w, nominal:
1000 m
3
/hr
Noise level:
52dBA
Supply voltage:
230V~ 50H z
Halogen lamp v oltage:
12V
Blower power inp ut:
1 @ 250W
Halogen lamp power:
2 x 20W
Total power:
290W
Fuse size for electrical suppl y:
3A
Blower spigot diam eter:
150mm
PC1000
28Kg
PC1082/1100
29Kg
PC1200
29.5Kg
Pushbutton Function
LIGHTS ON/OFF
0 1
FAN ON SPEED 1 (min);
FAN OFF (immediate stop).
2 FAN ON SPEED 2
3 FAN ON SPEED 3
4 FAN ON SPEED 4 (max)
FAN OFF AFTER 10 MINUTE DELAY to clear residual fumes;
indicator flashes during time-out.