Ventilation Requirements | Thermador PCG30, PCG36, PCG48 manual

Safety Codes and Standards

This appliance complies with one or more of the following Standards:

•UL 858, The Standard for the Safety of Household Electric Ranges

•UL 923, The Standard for the Safety of Microwave Cooking Appliances

•UL 507, The Standard for the Safety of Electric Fans

•UL 1026, The Standard for the Safety of Electric Household Cooking and Food Serving Appliances

•ANSI Z21.1, The American National Standard for Household Cooking Gas Appliances

•CSA C22.2 No. 64, Household Cooking and Liquid- Heating Appliances

•CSA C22.2 No. 113, Fans and Ventilators

•CSA C22.2 No. 61, Household Cooking Ranges

It is the responsibility of the owner and the installer to determine if additional requirements and/or standards apply to specific installations.

	Tools Needed

	Phillips screwdriver	T-20 Torx screwdriver

	Jigsaw	12” adjustable wrench

	Level	Tape measure

	Protective gloves	Marking instrument

	Items Not	Included
	3/4” (19 mm) Flex Line	Pipe Compound/Tape

Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance. Please, recycle the packaging material, as all THERMADOR® appliance packaging material is recyclable. Never allow children to play with packaging material.

Step 1: Ventilation

Requirements

It is strongly recommended that a suitable exhaust hood be installed above the appliance. Downdraft ventilation should not be used. The table on page 4 indicates the ventilation hood options and blower capacity guidelines that are recommended for use with all THERMADOR rangetops.

Due to the high heat capability of this unit, particular attention should be paid to the hood and duct work installation to assure it meets local building codes.

Due to the high heat of the rangetop burners, installing a microwave oven with a ventilation system over the rangetop is not recommended.

IMPORTANT:

Ventilation hoods and blowers are designed for use with single wall ducting. However, some local building codes or inspectors may require double wall ducting. Consult local building codes and/or local agencies before starting to assure that hood and duct installation will meet local requirements.

NOTICE:

Most ventilation hoods contain combustible components which must be considered when planning the installation.

1. Select Hood and Blower Models:

•For wall installations, the hood width must, at a minimum, equal the width of the rangetop. Where space permits, a hood larger in width than the rangetop may be desirable for improved ventilation performance.

•For island installations, the hood width should overhang the rangetop by a minimum of 3" (76 mm) on each side.

2. Hood Placement:

•For best smoke elimination, the lower edge of the hood should be installed 30" (762 mm) above the rangetop cooking surface. Use a 36" (914 mm) minimum clearance if the hood contains any combustible materials such as a wood covering (see Figure 1 on page 6).

3. Consider Make-Up Air:

•Due to the high volume of ventilation air, a source of outside replacement air is recommended. This is particularly important for tightly sealed and insulated homes.

•A qualified heating and ventilating contractor should be consulted.

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PCG30, PCG48, PCG36 specifications

The Thermador PCG36, PCG48, and PCG30 are beautifully engineered professional-style gas cooktops that stand out for their performance, design, and innovative features. These models embody the ethos of Thermador, which is to provide culinary enthusiasts with the tools they need to create exceptional dishes at home.

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The Thermador PCG series also prioritizes safety with features like automatic re-ignition, which ensures that if a burner’s flame is extinguished, it will automatically relight. Safety is paramount, particularly in fast-paced kitchen environments, and this feature provides peace of mind while cooking.

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