Thermador VCK1 Installation Instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

VENTILATOR CUSTOM KIT

MODEL VCK1

PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.

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

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PER­SONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOW­ING:

A. Installation Work and Electri-

cal Wiring Must Be Done By
Qualified Person(s) In Accor­dance With All Applicable
Codes & Standards, Including
Fire-Rated Construction.

B. The combustion airflow

needed for safe operation of
fuel-burning equipment may
be affected by this unit’s
operation. Follow the heating
equipment manufacturers
guideline and safety standards
such as those published by
the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA), and the
American Society for Heating,
Refrigeration and Air Condi­tioning Engineers (ASHRAE),

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Recommended for use over conventional gas and electric ranges and
cooktops.

When more than one cooking appliance is installed under a single hood two
(2) Ventilator Control Housings (Filters) should be installed, and centered
over each cooking appliance.

A separate ventilator must be used with each Ventilator Control Housing.

Use Ventilator Custom Kit in any custom hood or standard kitchen cabinet.

NOTES: Items packed inside the carton are as follows:

2 - Eye-saving T bulbs (60 watts)
2 - Chrome Light Reflectors with 2 attachment screws
4 - Mounting Screws

COLD WEATHER installations should have an additional backdraft damper
installed to minimize backward cold air flow and a non-metallic thermal
break to minimize conduction of outside temperatures as part of the duct
work. The damper should be on the cold air side of the thermal break. The
break should be as close as possible to where the ducting enters the heated
portion of the house.

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Mounting
Surface

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 outdoors.

“WARNING” To Reduce The Risk
Of Fire, Use Only Metal Ductwork.

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TOP VIEW

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18-3/16"

FRONT VIEW

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! CAUTION: VENT UNIT TO THE OUTSIDE.

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DUCTING FOR VCK300

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1. Use the Transition #1255-17 when 7" round Duct is used.

2. Finish with Roof Jack #1255-6 or Wall Cap #1255-1. Make sure all
dampers are free to open.

3. Be sure the 3-1/4" x 10" knockout on the housing body is REMOVED
before attaching the damper collar.

* Damper Collar and two Ventilator motor support bolts and nuts are
shipped with the VCK300.

DUCTING FOR VR1000 & VR600

To adapt this VCK-1 unit for installation with the VR1000 a Transition #1308­10 and a 10" round duct must be used. For installation with the VR600 a
Transition #1308-8 and an 8" round duct must be used. Before installing
VCK-1 in hood or cabinet attach transition to top of VCK1 through holes with
screws provided.

IMPORTANT: Be sure the 8" x 13" knockout on the top of the housing body is
removed before attaching the Transition.

VCK1 with VCK300 (Integral Blower), VR600 or VR1000 (Remote Blower)
these installations must meet all local code requirements.

1. Unless otherwise required by compliance with local codes, recom­mended installation height from countertop to VCK1 mounting surface
over counter level range, cooktop, 30" to 34", over indoor barbecue 34" to
48".

2. Cut a 9-3/4" x 19" opening in the bottom of the cabinet or hood to allow
for the ventilator body (see figures 2 and 3 for minimum clearance).

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DUCTING FOR VCK300

(For ventilator motor mounted inside of

ventilator housing)

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*Damper Collar for

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3-1/4" x 10" duct

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Minimum Clear­ance 1-3/8"

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Minimum 3" Length
of 3-1/4" x 10"

Minimum Clear­ance 3/4"

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*To Bottom of
Damper Collar

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Depth 4-1/4"

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DUCTING FOR THE VR600 & VR1000

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10" Diameter Duct for VR1000
8" Diameter Duct for VR600
(Duct NOT supplied)

Transitions:

For VR1000 - #1308-10
For VR600 - #1308-8

Transition Height 10-1/4"

Minimum Clearance 1-3/8"

Mounting Surface

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Depth 4-1/4"

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VERTICAL

DISCHARGE

HORIZONTAL

DISCHARGE

DUCTING FOR KITCHEN CABINET INSTALLATION

VCK300

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Safety Warning: Turn off proper circuit at the service entrance and lockout panel
before wiring this unit.

3. VCK300 ONLY - Attach power supply leads (120 volts, 60 Hz.) in
accordance with the local codes through the end or top conduit knockout
holes. Make electrical connections to wires inside of “J” box — Black to
black and white to white. Be sure junction box cover inside the unit is
replaced properly. Connect green ground of unit to ground supply wire.

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Minimum

9-3/4" x 18-3/8"
Cutout

3/4" required
for Clearing
Collar for
Horizontal
Discharge

VR600 & VR1000

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Transitions:

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#1308-10

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For VR600 -

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#1308-8

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Mounting Bolts
are installed in
rear position for

Horzontial
Discharge

Mounting Bolts
are installed in
forward position

Vertical

VERTICAL HORZONTAL

4. VR600 and VR1000 ONLY - If VR600 or VR1000

is installed with VCK1 the plug or cap is to remain
over receptacle.

5. Secure VCK1 into position using four 3/4" long
screws (provided), see figure 1 for mounting
holes.

Discharge

6. Tape all duct connections to assure an air tight system.

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7. Place chrome reflectors into position and secure with chrome flat head countersunk
screw (provided).

8. VCK300 ONLY - Install VCK300 power unit (packed separately) as shown
in figure 5. If VCK300 is installed with the VCK1 the plug or cap is to be
removed from the receptacle and discarded.

(Plug motor lead plug into nylon receptacle adjacent to the ceramic lamp socket at
the left end.) Be sure flange at the outlet end of the blower is slipped under
retainer angle to assure proper location. Tighten wing nuts after mounting bolts
are installed correctly, see figure 5.

IMPORTANT: Spin blower wheels to assure they will spin.

9 . Place filter with holes over the 2 threaded studs so the name plate is

facing outward at the right end of the filter front. Secure with
decorative thumb screws, but do not over tighten.

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10" Round Duct
(Not supplied)

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Recommended Depth
4-1/4" Minimum

VR600 & VR1000 Vertical Discharge Only

Custom wood or sheet metal hood

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Transitions:

•For VR1000 ­#1308-10

•For VR600 ­ #1308-8

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TYPICAL INSTALLATIONS

Standard Kitchen Cabinet

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10-1/2" Absolute Minimum

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VCK300 Vertical or Horizontal Discharge

Custom wood or sheet metal hood

Damper Collar for
3-1/4" x 10" Duct

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3/4" Required
for clearing
Collar for
Horizontal
Discharge

*For 7" round duct use transition #1255-17, finish
with #1255-6 Roof Jack or #1255-1 Wall Cap

Standard Kitchen Cabinet

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Min.

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System, Hoods, Ventilators, Housings, Dishwashers and Char-Glo® Outdoor Barbecues. Specifications are for planning purposes only. Refer
to installation instructions and consult your counter top supplier prior to making counter opening. Consult with a heating and ventilating
engineer for your specific ventilation requirements. For the most detailed information, refer to installation instructions accompanying product
or write Thermador indicating the model number.

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is not responsible for products which are transported from the United States for use in Canada. Check with your local Canadian distributor

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