Can I use gas appliances with these stations?

The HB1500-850, HB1800-850, Simcohood DH1500-850D and Woodson W.MVS850 pages describe electric cooking applications. For a proposed gas cooking line, have your mechanical contractor specify an appropriate system for the exact appliances and location.

How often do I clean or replace the filters?

Use the schedule for the exact station and filter material. HB1500-850 and HB1800-850 specify polyester replacement every 8–12 weeks and carbon replacement every 12 months; W.MVS850 calls for daily cleaning of the stainless steel and polyester filters. Include filter removal and any installed duct-cleaning access in the maintenance plan.

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Range Hood Station

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Commercial exhaust hood stations combine a cooking work area with an overhead or integrated filtration system; this range includes hood-and-workbench systems, Simcohood ductless stations and a Woodson mobile unit. Compare them for cafés, kiosks and catering kitchens planning an electric cooking station, with a mechanical contractor assessing the exact appliances and proposed location.

Choose a commercial kitchen hood station by format

Station format	When to shortlist it
Hood and workbench	Choose a combined work surface and hood for a grouped electric cooking line. Compare HB1200-750 with HB1500-850 and HB1800-850 for layout and exact-model limits.
Ductless station	Shortlist Simcohood DH1500-750D or DH1500-850D when a filtered station is being considered. Check the intended appliance arrangement with your mechanical contractor.
Mobile ventilation	Choose Woodson W.MVS850 for a layout requiring movement between positions; it has lockable front swivel castors, fixed rear castors and storage below the cooking zone.

Build the shortlist around the cooking line

List each appliance, what it cooks, its fuel and its electrical load.
Compare the cooking arrangement and load limit for each exact station.
Plan the station supply separately from the connected appliances, including any three-phase equipment.
Give the mechanical contractor the position, surrounding kitchen layout and any proposed duct route, discharge and replacement-air arrangements.
Allow access to filters, outlets and the cleaning area.

Choosing the right range hood station

Key factors to consider before purchasing. Our team can help you find the right fit — call or get a quote anytime.

Capacity & size

Match equipment capacity to your daily output. Consider available floor space and door clearances.

Installation & compliance

Confirm levelling, wall clearance and the access needed for cleaning and service. We can help with kitchen planning.

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Submit your kitchen requirements — our equipment specialists will send you a tailored shortlist of range hood station that fits your budget, venue type and compliance needs.

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Standards & Compliance

Compliance & engineering standards

Choose by the permitted appliance load, filtration arrangement, electrical connections and service access for the exact model. Match the dimensions in Key Specifications on each product page to the installation space and delivery route.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can a range hood station replace a full ducted canopy?

Choose between a ducted system and a filtered station after your mechanical contractor assesses the exact cooking appliances and site. Start with the equipment load and capture arrangement: the HB1500-850 supports an electric appliance line-up up to 8 kW combined, while the Simcohood DH1500-850D specifies up to 8 kW per appliance.

What determines extraction rate and fan selection?

Give the mechanical contractor the appliance models, cooking processes, hood position and any proposed duct route. The Simcohood DH1500-850D lists suction of 400–500 L/s; have the contractor assess that model for the proposed cooking line and location.

How should make-up air and duct length be planned?

Include replacement-air entry, any duct length and bends, discharge position and service access in the mechanical contractor’s site assessment. For a recirculating station, include the model’s intake and outlet locations in the proposed layout.

Do I need approval for a ductless station?

Have a mechanical contractor assess the specific model and location before committing to the station or fit-out. Give them the cooking-appliance list, intended tenancy position and installation information to establish the site requirements.

Why KW

Why buy from KW Commercial Kitchen

Send KW your appliance model list, electrical ratings and proposed layout to compare a hood-and-workbench system with a ductless or mobile station.

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Technical depth from KW's commercial kitchen specialists.

Hood power and cooking load answer different questions

Start with the appliance line-up, rather than the hood motor rating. The HB1500-850 has an 800 W hood supply and an 8 kW combined cooking-appliance limit. The Simcohood DH1500-850D lists a 334 W motor and an appliance limit of 8 kW per appliance. Compare those separate limits with the actual cooking equipment before choosing a station.

Exact station	Listed equipment and filtration
HB1500-850	Hood: 240 V, 800 W, 10 A. Cooking appliances: three or four, subject to fit, up to 8 kW combined. Three removable standard filters plus polyester and carbon filters.
DH1500-850D	Motor: 334 W, 1.4 A. Cooking appliances: three or four, with up to 8 kW per appliance. Three honeycomb filters plus polyester and carbon filters.

Plan the site and the filter-access route

Plan the filter-removal route as carefully as the cooking position. A station pushed into a tight recess still needs room to withdraw filters, reach the recirculation outlet and clean beneath the appliances. For a mobile layout, include the parking position and the route between uses in the site assessment.

For any proposed ducted arrangement, have the mechanical contractor assess the hood capture area, fan selection, actual duct length and bends, discharge position and replacement air together. Ask the same contractor to assess the chosen ductless station against its specific cooking appliances and location.

Use the maintenance schedule for the chosen station

The HB1500-850 and HB1800-850 pages specify polyester filter replacement every 8–12 weeks and carbon filter replacement every 12 months. The W.MVS850 page calls for daily cleaning of its stainless steel and polyester filters. Keep the exact-model instructions with the cleaning plan and arrange access to the whole installed system.