Thermador PRL36 - Manual (Page 5)

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• For island installations, the hood width should, at a
minimum, overhang the range 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. Consult local
building codes and/or local agencies, before starting, to
assure that hood and duct installation will meet local
requirements.
Do not install a microwave oven/ventilator combination
above the range, as these type 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 30" above the range cooking
surface. (See Figure 1).
NOTICE:
Most range hoods contain combustible components which
must be considered when planning the installation.
• If the hood contains any combustible materials (i.e. a
wood covering), it must be installed a minimum of 40"
above the cooking surface.
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.
Range
Width
Range Top Configuration Ventilation Options
30" 4 burners
30" or 36" Pro Wall Hood
30" or 36” Custom Insert w/ optional blower
42" Island Hood w/ optional blower
36"
4 burners with griddle
36" or 42" Pro Wall Hood
36" Custom Insert w/ optional blower
42" or 48" Island Hood w/ optional blower 6 burners
48" 6 burners with griddle
48" or 54" Pro Wall Hood **
48" Custom Insert w/ optional blower
Important Notes:
• It is recommended that a Thermador Professional wall or island hood or custom insert is used with Thermador
Professional Ranges.
• The HPWB or PH Professional Series Wall Hoods or the Professional Series Custom Inserts are recommended
ventilation solutions for these ranges.
• Refer to www.Thermador.com for a complete selection of Professional Ventilation options, Blowers, and
Accessories.
• For high output gas ranges (60,000 BTU or greater), the minimum of one (1) CFM of ventilation per 100 BTU is
recommended. If the range has a griddle, add 200 CFM to the estimated blower capacity. Additional blower capacity
may be required for longer duct runs.
• For island applications, it is recommended to use a hood width that exceeds the width of the range by 6" (overlapping
the range by a minimum of 3" on each end).
• ** Not all 48” Pro Wall Hood models can accommodate a 1,300 CFM blower option.
• CFM = “cubic feet per minute” (standard blower capacity rating).