Summerset Vent Hood Installation (Covered Outdoor Kitchens)

Vent Hood install reference

Required for

Covered outdoor kitchens (roof, pergola with panels, enclosed cavity)

Hood width over grill

+6" each side minimum

Mount height above cook surface

~36"

Duct run

As short + straight as possible

Termination

DC or DCT style per the install PDF

Electrical

Hardwired 120V, licensed electrician

Step by step

1. 1

   Verify hood width matches the grill width

   Summerset vent hoods ship in standard widths that match the TRL Pro, Sizzler Pro, Sizzler, and Quest cutout widths. The hood should extend at least 6" beyond each side of the grill for effective capture. Confirm hood model matches grill model before mounting.

2. 2

   Plan the duct routing

   The vent hood ducts through the outdoor kitchen cavity to outside air. Shorter duct runs with fewer bends perform better. Avoid 90-degree elbows where 45-degree sweeps work — each 90 costs significant airflow. The Wye Duct Fitting Instructions PDF at summersetgrills.com covers Y-fitting splits where needed.

3. 3

   Install the duct cover termination at the exit point

   The Vent Hood Duct Cover Installation Instructions PDF specifies the two termination styles (DC and DCT). Pick based on the wall or roof type and install with appropriate flashing. A poorly flashed termination leaks during rain.

4. 4

   Mount the hood above the grill

   Hood mounting height is specified in the manual — typically 36" from the cook surface. Too low and the hood collects grease, too high and capture drops. Mount with sheet-metal screws through the structure above.

5. 5

   Install the spacer if required

   The 90518 Vent Hood Spacer Instructions PDF covers an optional spacer for installs where the hood needs to clear an obstruction above the grill. Spacers are not always required — install only if the mounting geometry needs it.

6. 6

   Have a licensed electrician hardwire the fan

   The vent hood fan is typically hardwired to a dedicated 120V circuit. This is electrical work that must be done by a licensed electrician in most jurisdictions. The hood ships with wiring diagrams that the electrician will follow.

7. 7

   Test airflow and verify capture

   Once the electrician has completed the connection, run the grill at high and the fan at high. Smoke from a quick sear should be fully captured by the hood. If smoke escapes around the perimeter, the hood is too high or the duct run is too restrictive.