For more information
on Faber rangehoods, please visit the For
Owners, Components and
About Faber sections of our website.
- What is a rangehood and why should I have
one?
- How does the blower work?
- What is the difference between ductless
and ducted rangehoods?
- How long will the charcoal filters last?
- What is CFM and how
much do I need?
- What is a sone?
- What is a remote blower and what are the pros
and cons of using one?
- What are the general ducting guidelines?
- Why should I buy a
Faber?
1. What is a
rangehood and why should I have one?
When cooking - grease, heat, steam, smoke and odors pervade the
air. Kitchen ventilation appliances, commonly known as rangehoods,
remove
these pollutants from the air (see
this diagram on protecting your kitchen investment). The pollutants
inside your kitchen and home can be harmful to your health if not
removed from the air. New home construction is now
very air tight and therefore natural ventilation doesn’t happen
as with older, draftier homes. The steam, heat and odor from cooking
cannot escape your home, and needs to be exhausted with kitchen ventilation.
Grease and steam can also create mold and mildew in your kitchen,
which can attract insects and cause health problems like asthma from
the created fungus. By installing a Faber rangehood, you are ensuring
that your kitchen and home will remain clean and healthy.
Also, it
has been researched that approximately 1 gallon of grease per year
is produced in cooking by-products. If not properly exhausted
out of your kitchen, the grease can stick to cabinetry and reduce
the life of your cabinets. You’ve made a significant investment
in your kitchen; protect that investment with a Faber!
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2. How does
the blower work?
Impellers or fan blades on either side of the motor spin at a rapid
speed and pull air out of the kitchen, thru the grease filters,
where grease is captured and air is pushed thru your ductwork to
the outside.
If ducting is impractical, a charcoal filter system can be utilized
(see FAQ’s #3 and 4).
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3. What is
the difference between ductless and ducted rangehoods?
 Ducted
hoods, also known
as vented hoods, require ductwork to draw the pollutants out
of the home. Ductless hoods,
also known as recirculating or un-vented hoods, rely on active
carbon charcoal filters that attract and capture odors before the
air is
expelled back into the kitchen. All of Faber's rangehoods, excluding
the Scirocco, can be converted to
ductless or recirculating; ductless meaning absolutely no ductwork
is required,
recirculating meaning
ductwork must be installed, in order to bring air back into the
kitchen (see Built-In and Integrated
Collection hoods). You should
always
try to duct your hood to the outside in order to eliminate odor,
steam, smoke, and heat. Ductless hoods will not eliminate the
heat and humidity from the air, but rather filter grease and
odor from
the air. See the installation instructions of each hood for
more specific information. See the Accessories page
for more information on ductless kits.
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4. How long
will the charcoal filters last?
It is impossible to accurately provide an exact life span for
charcoal filters because cooking habits vary from one person
to another.
Generally, the charcoal filters should be changed every six months
under "normal" use.
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5.
What is CFM and how much do I need?
CFM (Cubic Feet
per Minute) of air movement is a unit of measurement used to describe
the amount
of air a blower can move in one minute.
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA)
recommends a minimum hood capacity of 150 CFM.
See
this diagram to help with a recommended calculation of cfm needs
in your kitchen.
Take
the
measurements of your kitchen and multiply (X x Y x Z) to get the
total cubic footage. Using an example of a 10’ x 10’ x
10’ kitchen = 1000 cubic feet. The NKBA recommends having
10 –15
complete air exchanges in an hour to maintain a healthy home. What
CFM level is needed to achieve 15 air exchanges per hour in our
example? Take the total cubic feet (1,000) and multiply by the
desired number
of exchanges per hour (15) = 1,000 X 15 = 15,000 cubic feet of
air movement per hour. Divide that number by 60 (minutes) to get
the
minimum cfm level needed (15,000 / 60 = 250). For our example,
250 cfm is the minimum cfm required from a hood to make 15 total
air
exchanges in the kitchen.
Faber's line includes hoods with CFM ranges
from 230 CFM to 1200 CFM. In general a 500 - 600 cfm rangehood
from Faber will be able
to properly ventilate a gas stove with an all burner configuration.
If a cooktop or stove has a grill then higher cfm levels are needed
to vent the extra grease, smoke, odor and heat. In the case of
a cooktop with a griddle, also take into account the length and
complexity of your ducting, but generally 600 cfm should be adequate.
If you have any questions about how much cfm you need contact
Faber at info@faberonline.com, or 508-358-5353.
Click
here to view our How to Choose your Rangehood by Performance
section for
further information
on choosing a rangehood that’s right for your application.
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6. What is
a sone?
A sone is a unit of measurement
used to describe the amount of noise created by an air-moving
appliance, such as a rangehood.
One sone
is described is being as quiet as a refrigerator in a quiet room.
Sone’s are the industry standard in ventilation for measuring
noise levels. The lower the number, the quieter the noise level.
Most Faber rangehoods are between 3.5 –and 6.5 sones, a very
low noise level. The Matrix and Orizzonte have sound proofing technologies
and low cfm speed options that achieve 0.5 - 1.0 sone levels.
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7.
What is a remote blower and what are the pros and cons of using
one?
A remote blower is purchased separately to
become the primary blower for the rangehood. There are two reasons
for installing
a remote
blower, to save space and/or for more power. The remote blower
can be installed far away from the hood, such as on an outside
wall or
on the roof. For a downdraft installation, such as the Faber Scirocco,
this provides extra space in the cabinet where an internal blower
would take up much of the room. For our canopy rangehoods, however,
no space is saved as the internal blower is encased in the decorative
canopy. The Inca Pro 30 and Inca
Pro 38 have remote blowers options
available, which add more power to the rangehoods.
It is a common
misconception that installing a remote blower will eliminate
much of the noise caused by the air ventilating. The
majority of noise generated by high capacity rangehoods, however,
is actually
caused not by the blower itself, but by the air moving through
the filters and ducting.
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8. What are
the general ducting guidelines?
Faber hoods should be ducted using ridged smooth metal ductwork.
See the installation instructions for specific guidelines, but
in general most hoods use 6 inch round ducting. The basic rule
of thumb
for ducting, is keep it short and straight! The shorter the duct
run the better, and the less elbows in the duct run the better.
Generally 35 feet is the maximum duct run, adding 5 feet for every
elbow used.
Never use two elbows back to back in a duct run, and seal all joints
with duct tape. Also, reducing the size of the duct is never recommended,
you can however over size the duct to have less pressure. For example
if the hood uses 6” round ducting, you can convert to an
8” round
duct.
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9. Why should
I buy a Faber?
Quality
Faber uses only the highest quality materials. Faber
rangehoods are finished using a powder coat finishing system
that is environmentally
safe and produces a long lasting, durable finish. Faber uses appliance
grade 430 stainless steel, not painted metal. The stainless steel
has a brushed finish for increased durability. Faber's grease filters
have the most layers, for effective grease trapping. Thanks to
Faber's computer controlled automation system, all of the rangehoods
have
very smooth, rounded corners, which give the hoods that clean,
finished look that is Faber's trademark.
Ease of Use
Faber has
designed the rangehoods for ease of use. Faber's multi-layered
grease filters have spring loaded handles,
which make
them simple to pop out and throw in the dishwasher. The rangehood
controls are hidden and designed in a way that makes them easy
to clean. Faber's exclusive, adjustable mounting system allows
for easy
installations, saving you time and money. See the Component page
for more information on these and other Faber hood features.
Functionality
Faber hoods are effective at
removing contaminants from your kitchen and home. With low service
rates and over 50
years of experience, Faber hoods will add comfort and piece of
mind to
any home because the hoods are reliable and Faber’s ventilation
technology is proven to be effective.
History
Since 1955 Faber has been producing high quality kitchen ventilation.
Thru our over 50 years of history Faber has always been on the
cutting edge of technology. Our experience in ventilation helps
us to produce
the finest premium ventilation products on the market today.
Safety
Faber hoods do not have sharp edges. The external and internal
edges of the body are bent to avoid being cut. The glass is
tempered on
glass hoods. If the glass was ever broken by mistake, it breaks
into small pieces to avoid large sharp glass surfaces.
Faber
hoods do not cause fires. The motors are thermo-protected
to avoid the hood catching fire in the case of the motor overheating.
The plastic materials are made with UL approved VO grade
flame
retardant
plastic. The electronics are solid state, i.e. they do not
generate sparks.
Faber hoods never give off electric shocks.
The electrical cabling, the connections and the controls conform
to the
most severe international
safety regulations and are housed in special compartments
for extra safety. All UL and C-UL approved.
Design
There
is a Faber rangehood that will look perfect in any kitchen,
from traditional to contemporary to professional.
Every
Faber hood is designed by industrial artists in Italy
to appeal
to customers who demand high quality, designer appliances
in their kitchens,
that are also functional. Faber is the Premier Kitchen
Ventilation Company, On Air Since 1955.
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