Thermador VCI230DS User manual

MODEL: VCI 230/236/248 DS
VENTILATION
INSTALLATION MANUAL

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read All Instructions Before Using the Appliance.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK,
OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOW-
ING:
A. Installation work and electrical wiring must be
done by qualified person(s) in accordance with
all applicable codes and standards, including fire-
related construction.
B. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and
exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of
fuel burning equipment to prevent backdrafting.
Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s
guideline and safety standards such as those pub-
lished by the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), and the American Society for Heating,
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
C. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not
damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
D. Ducted fans must always be vented to the out-
doors.
E. Always unplug or disconnect the appliance from
the power supply before servicing.
F. This unit is designed for indoor use only.
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the
manufacturer.
WARNING
Caution: For general ventilating use only. Do not use to
exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.
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, crawl spaces or
garages.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL
DUCTWORK.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use
the fan with any solid-state speed control device.
This appliance has been found to be in compliance with
UL507 Standard for Electric Fans and CAN/CSA-22.2
No. 113 Canadian Standard for Fans and Ventilators.
It is the responsibility of the owner and the installer to
determine if additional requirements or standards apply
in specific installations.
This unit is manufactured for indoor use only. Do not use
this unit outdoors.
Tools Needed
❑Tape measure
❑Philips screwdriver
❑Duct tape
❑Ductwork (configuration varies depending on location)
❑Additional sheet metal screws (as necessary for
ductwork installation)
Parts Included
❑Appliance assembly (1)
❑Wood screws (4)
❑Metrical screws M5x45 (4)
❑Hardware for mounting brackets (2)
❑Plugs UX6 (4)

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Wired Remote Control VCI 2 REM BAFFLT-30
BAFFLT-36
BAFFLT-48
VTI 610 D VTI 610 D
VTI 1010 D VTR 630 D VTR 1030 D
VTR 1500
VTR 1500
(+ Accessories)
Accessories

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Fig. 1
GAS ELECTRIC
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Old appliances are not worthless junk. Valuable raw
materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances.
Before disposing of your old appliance, render it unusable.
You received your new appliance in a protective
shipping carton. All packaging materials are environmen-
tally friendly and recyclable. Please contribute to a better
environment by disposing of packaging materials in an
environmentally-friendly manner.
The hood can only be used in exhaust air mode.
Always mount the hood over the center of the cook-
top.
Minimum distance between electric cooktop and
bottom edge of hood: 30” mm, Fig. 1.
The extractor hood must not be installed over a solid
fuel cooker – a potential fire hazard (e.g. flying sparks) –
unless the cooker features a closed, non-removable
cover and all national regulations are observed.
The smaller the gap between the hood and burners,
the greater the likelihood that droplets will form on the
underside of the hood.
Additional gas cooktop information:
When installing gas cooktops, comply with the relevant
national statutory regulations.
Always comply with the currently valid regulations and
installation instructions supplied by the gas appliance
manufacturer.
Only one side of the hood may be installed next to a
high-sided unit or high wall. Leave a gap of at least 2”.
Minimum distance between the upper edge of the gas
burner grates and lower edge of the hood: 30”, Fig. 1.
min. 30” min. 30”

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BEFORE INSTALLATION
EXHAUST-AIR MODE
BEFORE INSTALLATION
For optimum hood efficiency:
The exhaust air is discharged upwards through a duct or
directly through an exterior wall to the outdoors.
DExhaust air should neither be directed into a smoke or
exhaust flue (chimney) that is currently used for other pur-
poses nor into a duct that is used for ventilating rooms in
which stoves or fireplaces are also located.
Exhaust air may be discharged in accordance with
official and statutory regulations only (e.g. national
building regulations).
Local government regulations must be observed when
discharging air into smoke or exhaust flues that are not
otherwise in use.
DWhen the extractor hood is operated in exhaust-air
mode simultaneously with a different heating system
that also makes use of the same chimney (such as
gas, oil or coal-fired heaters, continuous-flow heaters, hot-
water boilers), care must be taken to ensure that there is
an adequate supply of fresh air, which will be needed
by the heating system for combustion.
Safe operation is possible provided that the negative pres-
sure in the room where the heating system is installed
does not exceed 4 Pa (0.04 mbar).
This can be achieved if combustion air can flow through
non-lockable openings, such as doors, windows and
through the air-intake/exhaust-air wall box.
WARNING – Avoid risk of poisoning – If the air intake
is inadequate, there is a risk of poisoning from com-
bustion gases that are drawn back into the room.
Note: When assessing the overall requirements, the com-
bined ventilation system for the entire household must be
taken into consideration. This rule does not apply to the
use of cooking appliances, such as cooktops and ovens.
Unrestricted operation is possible if the extractor hood is
used in recirculating mode – with activated carbon filters.
If the exhaust air is going to be discharged to the out-
doors, a telescopic wall box should be fitted into the out-
side wall.
❑Short, smooth ductwork.
❑As few bends in the ductwork as possible.
❑Diameter of ductwork to be as wide as
possible with no tight bends in ductwork.
If using long, rough exhaust-air ductwork, several
duct elbows or ductwork with a narrower diameter,
the rate of air extraction will no longer be at an
optimum level and there will be an increase in
noise.
IMPORTANT: The manufacturer of the hood
accepts no liability for complaints which can be
attributed to the design and layout of the duct-
work.
❑Round duct sections:
Recommended
internal diameter: 6”/10”.
❑Flat ducts must have an internal cross-section equal
to that of round duct sections.
l6” approx. 28.3 inches2
❑If ducts have different diameters:
Insert sealing strip for transition.
❑For exhaust-air mode, ensure that there is an
adequate supply of fresh air.

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BEFORE INSTALLATION
Step 1: PREPARING THE CUTOUT
❑The wall must be flat and vertical.
❑Make sure that the wall is capable of providing a firm
hold for mounting screws and plugs.
Weight in kg: XX.XX.
Preparing the wooden framework
Step 2: PREPARING THE INSTALLATION
There are two mounting methods:
Installation in wooden framework or
Installation with the mounting brackets provided.
– Remove mounting brackets by removing screws
– After removing the mounting brackets, the screws must
be inserted again.
Preparing the installation with mounting
brackets
4 x 1/4" holes

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Step 3: ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUND-
ED
The hood should only be connected to a grounded sock-
et that has been installed according to relevant regula-
tions.
If possible, place the grounded socket directly behind the
chimney paneling. Attach the grounded socket as close to
the appliance as possible and in an accessible location.
❑The grounded socket should be connected to its own
circuit.
❑If the grounded socket is no longer accessible follow-
ing installation of the extractor hood, make sure that
an electrical switch is permanently installed for turning
off the appliance.
ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION
Check your local building codes for proper method of
installation. In the U.S., if there are no applicable local
codes, this unit should be installed in accordance with the
National Electric Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70, Current Issue.
(In Canada, installation must be in accordance with the
CAN 1- B149.1 and .2 - Installation Codes for Gas
Burning Appliances and/or local codes).
The appliance must be grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing a wire that allows the electric
current to escape. This appliance has a cord with a
ground wire and grounded plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
WARNING – Improper grounding can result in risk of
electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions
are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to
whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is
too short, have a qualified electrician install an outlet near
the appliance.
If direct wire installation of the extractor hood is nec-
essary:
WARNING – Avoid risk of electrical shock – If the con-
necting cable for this appliance is damaged, the cable
must be replaced by the manufacturer or his customer
service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent
serious injury to the user.
ELECTRICAL DATA:
Data is located on the name plate inside the appliance
after removal of the filter frame.
WARNING – Avoid risk of electric shock – Before
undertaking any repairs, always unplug the extractor hood
from the power supply.
Length of the connecting cable: 55”.
This extractor hood corresponds to EC regulations con-
cerning RF interference suppression.

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Step 4: CONNECTING THE UNIT
There are two operating modes:
with flange mounted blower or
with external blower
Operating mode with flange mounted blower
in combination with VTI 610 D only.
Remove blower assembly ductwork.
Remove hood ductwork.
Keep the screws!
Match the hood exhaust opening with the blower intake
opening. Mount the blower by using the initial holes and
reinserting the ductwork screws.
Operating mode with external blower
in combination with VTI 610 D, VTI 1010 D, VTR 630 D,
VTR 1030 D, VTR 1500 only.
If a Wired Remote Control (VCI 2 REM) is being used,
refer to remote control instructions.

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Step 6: VERIFY INSTALLATION,
OPERATION AND COOKTOP ALIGNMENT
Before performing this procedure, verify that all packing
materials were removed and that the grease filters have
been properly installed. Refer to the Care and Use Manual
for instructions regarding filter installation.
A. Turn the blower ON by selecting each of the
three speeds in turn. Let the blower run several
minutes at each speed to check its operation.
B. With the blower on HIGH, close the windows and
doors to the area to ensure that fan does not cause
backdrafting in any outlet vent for another
appliance.
C. Turn the light on and off.
D. Press the DELAY SHUT-OFF button. Wait 10 minutes
to see if the hood switches off.
If the vent system does not operate satisfactorily during
any of the above procedures, review all steps in these
installation instructions to ensure that nothing has been
omitted or overlooked. Also refer to the Care & Use
Manual for additional information, or call Thermador
Customer Support at 1-800-735-4328.
Step 5: INSTALLATION
The hood is particularly suitable for installation in a flue or
chimney.
To ensure optimum extraction performance
(especially important for kitchen island solutions):
❑Install the hood as high as possible within the structure
❑The structure must cover the entire cooking area.
CAUTION – Ensure that the minimum distance
between the cooktop and the hood is maintained – 30”.
1. Make sure all connections (ductwork, blower, remote
control, power supply) are complete.
2. Remove the filter grill (see operating instructions).
3. Push the hood up into the installation opening until
the installation aid locks into position at the front and
rear.
4. Mount the hood. Note: The screws must be consis-
tently and diametrically tightened.
Note: If hood must be removed, unlock the mounting
aids by pushing them inward.