Summerset 4 inch Spacer Bracket for the 48 inch Vent Hood: a small push forward over the grill
The Summerset 4 inch Spacer Bracket for the 48 inch Vent Hood is a stainless steel bracket for a vent hood. It goes between the wall and the hood at install time and pushes the hood 4 inches farther out, so the hood ends up over the grates where the smoke rises. Use it when the grill sits forward on a deep counter. It fits only the 48 inch hood; each hood size has its own 4 inch and 8 inch brackets. It is built from 304 stainless steel, the grade that holds up best outdoors, and Summerset backs it with a lifetime warranty.
Pick this depth for a small nudge when the grill sits just a little forward. It hides behind the hood once it is up. Need to move the hood farther out? See the Summerset 8 inch Spacer Bracket for the 48 inch Vent Hood. The Summerset 4 inch Spacer Bracket for the 48 inch Vent Hood ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
FAQ
What is a spacer bracket for a 48-inch hood?
A stainless standoff that extends the hood’s reach over the cooking surface. Big 40-plus-inch grills often sit forward on deep islands, and the 4-inch bracket moves the 48-inch canopy with them so capture stays centered over the grates where smoke is made.
How do I choose between the two depths?
By measurement, not guesswork – check where your grates sit relative to the hood’s mounting surface against the clearance diagram in the 48-inch hood manual. If the gap is modest, this 4-inch unit does it; larger offsets call for the 8-inch bracket.
Will this work on a 60-inch hood?
No – the VH48-3-SP4 matches the 48-inch hood’s mounting pattern only. The 60-inch canopy is heavier and wider and takes its own dedicated spacers, so always match the bracket SKU to the exact hood size you own.
Is the finish weatherproof?
Yes – 304 stainless steel, the same grade as the 48-inch canopy. It lives outdoors without paint, plating, or any coating to peel, and it will not streak rust down the island face the way lesser steel eventually does.
Does the grill type matter – gas versus griddle?
Not for the bracket – it positions the hood regardless of what cooks underneath. What matters is that whatever sits below, from a gas grill to a griddle, ends up under the 48-inch canopy footprint, which is exactly what the spacer adjusts.
Where does this fit in the broader hood system?
It is one of three finishing accessories for the 48-inch hood, alongside the 8-inch spacer and the stackable duct cover – all found in our outdoor vent hood category. Together they adapt one hood to nearly any island geometry.
How long is it guaranteed for?
For life – Summerset’s Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty applies to this 4-inch spacer as it does across the hood line. Fit it during installation and there is no service interval, no re-buy, and nothing to revisit down the road.