Summerset 8 inch Spacer Bracket for the 60 inch Vent Hood: extra reach over a deep counter
The Summerset 8 inch Spacer Bracket for the 60 inch Vent Hood is a bracket for a vent hood. It goes between the wall and the hood at install time and pushes the hood 8 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 60 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 when the grill sits well forward or behind a thick backsplash and 4 inches is not enough. The bracket hides behind the hood once it is up. Need less reach? See the Summerset 4 inch Spacer Bracket for the 60 inch Vent Hood. The Summerset 8 inch Spacer Bracket for the 60 inch Vent Hood ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
FAQ
Who needs 8 inches of standoff on a 60-inch hood?
Owners of the deepest islands – where a wide grill and side burner sit on an extended countertop, well forward of the hood wall. The VH60-3-SP8 pushes the second-largest canopy in the range a full 8 inches out to keep capture centered.
How is this different from the 4-inch version?
Depth only – both brackets fit the 60-inch hood, share 304 stainless construction, and install the same way. The choice is a measuring-tape decision: modest offset, take the 4-inch; a grill sitting substantially forward, take this one and be done.
Can it support such a large hood safely?
Yes – it is engineered for the 60-inch canopy’s weight at full extension and made from the same 304 stainless as the hood body. Anchor it to solid framing per the manual and the assembly is as permanent as the island itself.
Do other hood sizes use this bracket?
No – Summerset pairs each hood width with its own 8-inch spacer, and VH60-3-SP8 belongs to the 60-inch model. Cross-fitting brackets between sizes is not supported; the matched SKU is what keeps mounting holes and load ratings honest.
Is there anything to maintain?
Nothing – no fasteners to retension on a schedule, no finish to renew. The 8-inch bracket sits behind the 60-inch hood doing quiet structural work, and 304 stainless means the weather never gets a vote in how long it lasts.
Should I buy it with the hood or later?
With the hood – deciding standoff before install day means the 60-inch canopy goes up once, positioned right. Retrofit is possible but requires rehanging, so run the layout measurements while the island is still on paper if you possibly can.
Is it covered like the hoods are?
Yes – the Gold Standard Lifetime Warranty spans the whole system in our outdoor vent hood range, this 8-inch spacer included. The hardware carrying the canopy holds the same lifetime promise as the canopy itself.