The "Non-vented" charcoal range hood packages (HSE) should not be confused with a domestic recirculating hood. Here, the air drawn in by the commercial kitchen hood passes through a pre-filter and then an activated carbon filter box built into the ventilation system, which significantly reduces or removes cooking odours before the air is discharged outside (mandatory). This is the solution chosen by many caterers when the discharge point is too close to nearby residents sensitive to odours.

How to choose your charcoal range hood package

Three criteria guide the choice within the range:

• The length of the hood: our packages cover from 1 metre to 4 metres depending on the model. The compact package runs from 1 to 2 m, the classic package from 1 to 2.5 m, and the package with remote motor goes up to 4 m for longer cooking lines.
• The motor position: double-inlet centrifugal fan built into the hood on the compact and classic packages, or remote motor in the fan box on the 1 to 4 m package. A remote motor in an extraction fan box is installed further away from the cooking area, which reduces the noise perceived at the workstation.
• The power supply: our packages run on single-phase 230 V, useful if your kitchen is not wired for three-phase power. Please note: electrical connection must be carried out by a qualified electrician for the warranty to apply.

What's included in a charcoal range hood package

Each package includes a stainless steel commercial kitchen hood, a suitable motor, a speed controller and an activated carbon filter box with grease pre-filtration. All are manufactured in France and covered by a 1 year warranty. Maintenance consumables are also available separately: 25 kg bag of activated carbon, small G4 filter, large G4 filter and the fitting kit for installation.

When to use an activated carbon filter box

An activated carbon filter box is particularly useful when the air discharge point is close to homes, shops or neighbours sensitive to cooking odours. It can be fitted at various points in the ductwork and remains accessible for maintenance and carbon replacement. For cooking that generates a lot of grease or smoke (fryers, griddles, woks), an extraction and filtration study is still recommended before choosing a package: activated carbon treats odours but does not replace correct airflow sizing.

Charcoal range hoods and F400/120 smoke extraction

In a public-access building, a cooking installation exceeding 20 kW may be subject to specific ventilation and smoke extraction requirements depending on the project configuration. A charcoal range hood never replaces an F400/120 rated smoke extraction system: this should be checked with us before ordering. Please note that as carbon is flammable, it is generally prohibited in an F400/120 installation (with some exceptions).

Points to check before ordering

• The actual length of your hood, to choose the right package from the 1 to 2 m, 1 to 2.5 m or 1 to 4 m ranges.
• The type of cooking equipment (fryer, griddle, wok): the higher the grease load, the more closely pre-filtration and carbon maintenance will need to be monitored.
• The power supply available on site: our packages run on single-phase 230 V, to be confirmed with your installer.
• The planned location for the carbon filter box, which must remain accessible for changing the carbon and filters.
• The weight of the parcel to be received (up to 300 kg depending on the package): make sure suitable handling equipment is available.

To size your installation precisely, let us know the hood dimensions, cooking equipment, duct diameter and length, number of elbows and the location of the discharge point. We will guide you towards the package best suited to your kitchen.