Thermador VCH36 User manual

PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
INSTALLATION MUST COMPLY WITH ALL LOCAL CODES.
IMPORTANT: Save these instructions for the Local Electrical Inspector’s use.
INSTALLER: Please leave these Installation Instructions with this unit for the owner.
OWNER: Please retain these instructions for future reference.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READAND SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
VCH36 ORVCH54
FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
WARNING: TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PER-
SONS, OBSERVE THE FOL-
LOWING:
CAUTION: FOR GENERAL
VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO
NOT USE TO EXHAUST HAZ-
ARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MA-
TERIALS OR VAPORS.
A. Use this unit only in the manner
intended by the manufacturer. If you
have questions, contact the manufac-
turer.
B. Beforeservicingorcleaningunit,
switch power off at service panel and
lock the service disconnecting means
topreventpowerfrombeingswitched
on accidentally. When the service dis-
connecting means cannot be locked,
securely fasten a prominent warning
device, such as a tag, to the service
panel.
C. Installation work and electrical
wiring must be done by qualified per-
sons in accordance with all applicable
codes&standards,includingfire-rated
construction.
D.Sufficientairisneededforproper
combustion and exhausting of gases
throughtheflue(chimney)offuelburn-
ingequipmenttopreventbackdrafting.
Follow the heating equipment manu-
facturersguidelineandsafetystandards
such as those published by the Na-
tional Fire Protection Association
(NFPA),theAmericanSocietyforHeat-
ing,RefrigerationandAirConditioning
WARNING-TOREDUCETHERISKOFARANGE
TOP GREASE FIRE:
A. Never leave surface units unattended at high settings.
Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.
B. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or
when cooking flaming foods.
C. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be
allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
D. Useproper pansize. Always usecookware appropriate
for the size of the surface element.
Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local
code authorities.
E.Whencuttingordrillingintowall
or ceiling, do not damage electrical
wiring and other hidden utilities.
F. CAUTION: To reduce risk of
fire and to properly exhaust air, be
sure to duct air outside. Do not vent
exhaust air into spaces within walls,
ceilings,attics,crawlspacesorgarages.
G. WARNING – TO REDUCE
THERISKOFFIRE,USEONLYMETAL
DUCT WORK.
H. Install this hood in accordance
with all requirements specified by the
manufacturer of your cooktop/range.
WARNING: - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY
TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP
GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie
sheet,ormetaltray,thenturnofftheburner. BECAREFUL
TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out
immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
B.
NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN – You may be burned.
C. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or
towels – a violent steam explosion will result.
D. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1) YouhaveaClassABCextinguisher,andyoualready
know how to operate it.
2) The fire is small and contained in the area where it
started.
3) The fire department is being called.
4) You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

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VCH36 Requires:
• VTR600R,VTR1000Q,VTR1400Q(orequivalent)*
• VCHTR10 Transition*
• CTR3Q Control*
• Light switch.†
Thesefilterhousingshavebeenspeciallydesignedtomeet
theventilatingrequirementsofourgasandelectriccooktops.
Each ventilator unit includes a filter housing and lights
mounted on the mounting plate.
VCH36 Requires:
• VTR600R,VTR1000Q,VTR1400Q(orequivalent)*
• VCHTR10 Transition*
• PLENUM Transition*
• CTR3Q Control*
• Light switch †
1. The use of 10" round duct or equivalent rectangular
ductisacceptableforzeroclearance.AThermadorVCHTR10
transitions from the rectangular hood opening to a 10"
diameter duct. Verify the installation will have enough
clearance for the transition and ducting.
2.AVCH54withdualfiltersrequiresadditionalclearance
above the hood for the PLENUM transition. This transition
is shown in Figure 4 (back page) transitioning from the
VCH54 to the VCHTR10.
3.For the mostefficient ducting layout,usea straightrun
or as few elbows as possible.
4.COLDWEATHERinstallationsshouldhaveabackdraft
damper installed to minimize backward flow of cold air, and
a nonmetallic thermal break to minimize heat loss due to
conduction.Thedampershouldbeonthecoldairsideofthe
thermal break. The break should be as close as possible to
thelocationwherethe ducting enterstheheatedportionof
the house.
5.Hoodinstallationheightabovethecooktopistheuser’s
preference. The lower the filter housings are above the
cooktop, the more efficient the capture of cooking odors,
grease, and smoke. Thermador recommends installing the
hood 30" to 36" above the countertop. The minimum hood
installation height is 30". This is the distance from the
cooktop to the bottom of the hood not the filter housing.
6. The VTR1400Q and VTR1OOOQ remote blowers
require five wire installations.
7.Electricalpowertothehoodisforlightsonly.Thelight
control is supplied by the electrical contractor). The light
switch must be a UL listed general switch. Use 75 Watt
(maximum) reflector type light bulbs for 120 volts, 60 Hz.
The VCH36 has one built-in filter box and two lights. The
VCH54 has two built-in filter boxes and three lights. Con-
nect power supply wires per local code.
8. DO NOT USE over solid fuel fired barbecue units.
9. If the filter housing is installed in a custom hood made
from combustible material make sure that clearances to
combustible materials specified in the cooktop installation
instructions are satisfied.
BEFORE INSTALLING PLEASE NOTE:
View of VCH36
Filter Housing & Lights
VCH36
(Fits 36" wall mounted
cooktop or range.)
VCH54
(Fits 48" island mounted cooktop or range.)
A remote mounted ventilator unit, VTR1000Q or
VTR1400Q must be purchased separately. The ventilators
require a separate speed control unit, CTR 3Q (purchased
separately), and a light switch or light dimmer switch
(supplied by the electrical contractor). The VCH54 unit
requires a transition model PLENUM (sold separately).
VCH36/VCH54 Filter Housing Descriptions
* Item sold separately
† Part supplied by electrical contractor
View of VCH54
Filter Housing & Lights

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INSTALLATION OF FILTER HOUSINGS
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FIGURE 1B
Filter Housing SideView
(Front Panel
opens to remove
filter)
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➜
12" 5" ➜
➜
7-1/8"
➞
➞
9-1/2"
➞
➞
2-3/8"
I. The VCH36/VCH54 are designed to be installed in
acustomhoodasshowninFigureIA. Designofthe
hood must meet all building code regulations and is
the responsibility of the contractor. For optimal
performance, the hood should overhang the cook-
ing surface and be installed at a height between 30-
36 inches above the cooking surface. Clearance in
the hood is needed for opening the front filter
housing door to remove the filter for cleaning (See
Figure 1B).
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➝
➝
➝
➝
➝
➝
➝
➝
➝
➝
➝
C
L
➝
➝
¸
1-5/8"
7-5/8"➝
➝
6-1/2"
10-1/2"
16-1/2"
35-3/4"
➝
➝
11-7/8"
➝
➝
11-5/16"
Rear
Front
➝
7/8"Diameter
Mounting hole locations
(8 places)
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➝
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 1A
HEATING
*3"
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➜
Installation height –
30- 36" recommended
Recommended
overhang – 3"
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Required clearance in
cabinet or soffit for
transition. Overall height
of VCHTR10 is 12".
VCHTR10 is noted by
dashed lines.
VCH36 Mounting Plate
(not to scale) Top View
Please turn page
11"

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C
L
¸
1-5/8"
➝
➝
11-7/8"
➝
7/8"
Diameter
Mounting hole
locations (12
places)
➝
Required clearance for PLENUM transition.
VCH54 Mounting Plate
(not to scale) Top View
FIGURE 3
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➝
➝
21-7/8"
➝
➝
11-5/16"
➝
Front
➝
Rear
➝
➛
➝
➝
25-1/2"
➝
➝
10-7/8"
1-
1
/ 2 "
➝
➝
➝
➝
19-1/2"
➝
➝
18-3/4"
➝
Light
Controller Power
Supply
NLG
BW
G
75Watt
Lamp 75Watt Lamp
Transition
Plemum and Island Hood
FIGURE 4
36
-1
/
4
"
2. Prepare cabinet or soffit by tapping holes for mounting
filter housings. Figure 2 and Figure 3 show the top view
of the VCH36 and VCH54 respectively. Each figure
shows mounting hole locations, overall size of filter
housing mounting plate, and required clearance for the
transition. See Figure 4 for the clearance required for
the PLENUM transition in the VCH54 installation.
3. Attach transition to filter housing and seal with duct
tape. The VCH36 requires the VCHTR1O transition.
The VCH54 requires the VCHTR10 and PLENUM
transitions.
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4. Attach filter housing to prepared cabinet/soffit surface
using wood screws provided. The installation requires
two people due to the size of the unit.
5. Run Conduit for wires to mounting top plate and
connectusingproperconnectors.Removewiring com-
partment cover (accessible through filter housing) and
connect wires as shown in Figure 5. The light switch is
supplied by the electrical contractor.
6. For the remote blower installation follow the instruc-
tions supplied with the remote blower.
VCHTR10
10-1/8"
54"
29-1/2"
10"
FIGURE 5
VCH36 Wiring (VCH54 has three 75-watt lamps)