Modular Systems Bench Top Filtered Hood

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The Modular Systems HOOD1000A is a ductless bench-top filtered hood for commercial kitchens that can't run roof ducting — food trucks, leased fit-outs, basement kitchens, commercial-zoned residential, and back-of-house spaces with no path to outside air. A 3-stage filter system (baffle → polyester → activated carbon) captures grease, smoke, and odour at the source so cooked-food vapour doesn't end up across the venue.

Key features

• No ducting required — major fit-out cost saver for venues without roof access
• 3-stage filtration — stainless baffle (grease) → washable polyester (fine particles) → activated carbon (odour)
• 4-speed German motors — match airflow to cooking load
• Fluorescent task lighting — illuminates the work area beneath
• All-stainless steel construction — wipe-clean front-of-house finish
• Removable cleaning gutter — easy weekly grease maintenance
• Suits 8 kW electric / 29 MJ gas equipment — covers typical bench-top fryers, salamanders, single-burner ranges
• Bench-top mount — sits directly on the work surface, no overhead structure required

Specifications

Venue suitability

Built for food trucks, dark-kitchen / cloud-kitchen fit-outs, leased premises where you can't penetrate the ceiling, basement and ground-floor kitchens with no path to outside air, and bench-top fryer or salamander stations in cafés. NOT a substitute for a Type 1 ducted canopy on a full cookline.

Important — what it can and can't replace

The HOOD1000A is rated for bench-top equipment up to 8 kW electric or 29 MJ gas total. It is NOT a replacement for a ducted Type 1 commercial canopy over a full cooking line, char-grills, woks, or solid-fuel cooking. For those, see commercial exhaust canopies.

FAQ block

Q: Do I need ducting to install this? A: No — that's the whole point. The 3-stage filter system (baffle → polyester → activated carbon) captures grease and odour at the source, recirculating cleaned air. Useful for food trucks, leased fit-outs without roof access, and basement kitchens.

Q: What size cooking equipment will it handle? A: Up to 8 kW total electric or 29 MJ/h total gas equipment. That covers most bench-top fryers, salamanders, single-burner ranges, and small griddles. It is NOT sized for a full commercial cookline, char-grills, or solid-fuel cooking — those need a ducted Type 1 canopy.

Q: How often do the filters need replacing? A: The stainless baffle filter is permanent (wash regularly). The polyester filter is washable and reusable for many cycles. The activated carbon filter is consumable and typically needs replacement every 6–12 months depending on cooking volume — check it monthly for odour breakthrough.

Q: Will my local council accept a ductless hood? A: Council rules vary. Many councils accept ductless hoods for limited-capacity bench-top equipment in food trucks and small commercial fit-outs, but may require ducted extraction for full kitchens. Always confirm with your local environmental-health officer and Mechanical Services consultant before installing.

Q: Does it run on a standard plug? A: Yes — 240 V, 800 W draws within a standard 10 A single-phase outlet. No special electrical work required for the hood itself.

Q: What warranty is included? A: 1 year parts and labour through Modular Systems' Australian warranty network. Filters (consumables) are not under warranty.