Step 1: Ventilation Requirements

It is strongly recommended that a suitable exhaust hood be installed above the range. Downdraft ventilation should not be used. The table below indicates the Thermador hoods, by model number, that are recommended for use with all ranges.

1.Select Hood and Blower Models:

For wall installations, the hood width must, at a minimum, equal the width of the range cooking surface. Where space permits, a hood larger in width than the cooking surface may be desirable for improved ven- tilation performance.

For island installations, the hood width should, at a mini- mum, overhang the range cooking surface by 3" on each side.

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. Con- sult local building codes and/or local agencies, before starting, to assure that hood and duct instal- lation will meet local requirements.

Do not install a microwave oven / ventilator combination above the range, as these types of units do not provide the proper ventilation and are not suitable for use with the range.

2. Hood Placement:

For best smoke elimination, the lower edge of the hood should be installed 36" above the range cooking surface. (See Fig. 1).

If the hood contains any com- bustible materials (i.e. a wood covering), it must be a mini- mum of 36" above the cooking surface.

3.Consider Make-Up Air:

Due to the high volume of ven- tilation air, a source of outside replacement air is recom- mended. This is particularly important for tightly sealed and insulated homes.

A qualified heating and venti- lating contractor should be consulted.

RANGE WIDTH

WALLINSTALLATION

HOOD*BLOWER**

ISLAND INSTALLATION

HOOD*BLOWER**

 

PH30CS,

VTR1030D,

 

 

 

VTR1530D,

 

 

 

PHE30 / 36

HNI42YS

VTR1030D,

30" RANGE

or VTN1030C

 

 

HTNI42YS

or VTR1530D

 

HNW36YS

VTR1030D

 

 

 

 

or VTR1530D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PH36CS / 42CS

VTR1030D,

 

 

 

VTR1530D,

 

 

 

PHE36 / 42

HNI42YS

VTR1030D,

36" RANGE

or VTN1030C

 

 

 

HTNI42YS

orVTR1530D

 

HNW36YS / 42YS

VTR1030D

 

 

 

 

or VTR1530D

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PH48CS / 54CS

VTR1030D,

 

 

 

VTR1530D,

 

 

 

PHE48 / 60

HTNI48YS / 54YS

VTR1530D

48" RANGE

orVTN1030C

 

HTNI48YS / 54YS

 

 

 

 

 

HNW48YS

VTR1030D

 

 

 

or VTR1530D

 

 

 

 

 

 

Notes: * For wall installations where adequate space is available, the installer or user may elect to use a hood that is wider than the rangetop cooking surface. This may be particularly beneficial for installations having a long duct run or when heavy usage of the grill is anticipated, in which improved capturing of the cooking exhaust is desired.

**Thermador offers a choice of remote (VTR1030D or VTR1530D) or internal (VTN1030C) blowers for use in wall installations.

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Thermador PD30, PD36, PD48 Ventilation Requirements, Select Hood and Blower Models, Hood Placement, Consider Make-Up Air

PD30, PD36, PD48 specifications

Thermador is a renowned name in the world of luxury kitchen appliances, and their Professional Series offers some of the most advanced cooking solutions on the market. The PD30, PD36, and PD48 are standout models in this series, each designed to cater to different kitchen sizes and cooking needs, while still providing exceptional performance and design.

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