NOTE: As of 4/13/26, Omega National's prefix has changed from NP to RS. This part number has changed from NPR2642SMB1QUF1 to RSR2642SMB1QUF1.

Omega National 42 Inch Alder Range Hood System

Omega National 42 inch alder range hood is a complete turnkey wood range hood system that combines a wood hood and liner into one coordinated solution, so the hood shell and interior metal liner are matched for fit during installation. This wall mount range hood uses an arched raised panel design, giving the front profile a shaped face that suits raised panel cabinet runs where the hood acts as a focal point. The hood is made from alder, so it can be worked like other unfinished wood species in the shop environment. As a wall mount wood range hood in the wood range hoods product class, it fits into standard kitchen layouts where a wood hood is specified instead of a metal canopy.

Key Details Of This Wood Hood System

• This product is described as a complete turnkey wood range hood system with hood and liner, so the wood shell and silver metallic liner are coordinated from the start, reducing layout guesswork between components during planning.
• The system is part of the wood range hoods category and product class, so it is designed specifically for kitchen and bath cabinet applications where a wood framed range hood is required above the cooking surface.
• The hood is identified as a Signature Arched Raised Panel Wall Mount Range Hood, so it is intended for wall mounting and for use where an arched raised panel front matches surrounding raised panel door styles.
• The manufacturer part number R2642SMB1QUF1 ties directly to this 42 inch alder model, which helps match specifications when ordering or repeating the same hood style across multiple jobs.

Wall Mount Hood And Liner Installation Focus

This wood range hood system uses a wall mount configuration, so it is set up for installations where cabinetry or framing supports the hood directly on a vertical wall. The system is described as featuring a patented French cleat hanging method, so the hood is designed to hang from interlocking cleats, allowing the body to be lifted onto the wall cleat during installation. This approach lets the installer engage the hood onto the wall-mounted cleat in one motion instead of holding the full weight while fastening through the back, which can simplify the mounting sequence on site.

Using This Wood Range Hood System In Projects

Where This 42 Inch Alder Hood Fits Best

This Omega National 42 inch alder range hood is specified as a wall mount raised panel hood, so it is suited to kitchen layouts where cabinets terminate at a wall and a wood hood is planned between wall units. The 42 inch width designation indicates it is sized for cooktop or range areas calling for a 42 inch hood opening, allowing it to be lined up with base and wall cabinet runs designed around that width. Being made in the USA, the hood and liner originate from a domestic source, which can matter when coordinating lead times with other made in the USA components on a job. The arched raised panel face works in runs that already use raised panel doors, so the hood front can visually align with door profiles around the cooking area.

Details That Support Repeatable Hood Installations

The patented French cleat hanging method built into this system gives installers a defined way to mount the hood body, so crews can repeat the same cleat layout and hanging process across multiple kitchens without redesigning a bracket solution each time. Silver metallic liners in this system feature a cut-out that accommodates Broan NPRHVBB20SM 390CFM and NPRHVBF10SM 250CFM ventilators, so the liner opening is preconfigured around those two ventilator models, reducing field modifications to the metal when those units are specified. The liner being coordinated with Broan compatible ventilators means the transition from the cooking zone to the ventilator housing is handled through a defined cut-out size and location, which supports predictable duct and ventilator positioning behind the hood. Hoods in this series are available in 30 inch, 36 inch, 42 inch, and 48 inch widths and in 5 unfinished wood species, so shop drawings can be standardized around a recurring design while selecting different widths or wood species as projects demand, keeping the installation logic similar from job to job.

Common Questions About This Omega National Hood

Selecting This Hood For Wall Mount Applications

This Omega National 42 inch alder range hood system from Wurth Baer Supply combines a wall mount wood hood, a Broan compatible liner, and a patented French cleat hanging method, giving installers a coordinated solution for 42 inch cooking zones. For projects calling for an arched raised panel focal point with a liner that accommodates specific Broan ventilators, this model offers a defined path from cabinet layout through hood mounting and ventilator placement.