To reduce the risk of re and electric shock, install this blower only with
Masterpiece® Series Downdraft Hood models shown below. Other
downdraft hood models cannot be substituted. (Downdraft hoods sold
separately).
Models UCVM30RS / UCVM36RS / UCVP36RS
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Signal Words for Safety and Best Use
WARNING
This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a
result of non-observance of this warning.
CAUTION
This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may occur as a
result of non-observance of this warning.
NOTICE: This indicates that damage to the appliance or property may
occur as a result of non-compliance with thisadvisory.
Note: This alerts you to important information and/or tips.
Pay special attention to the important safety instructions in the
“Safety” section.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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General notes
Note: Examine the appliance after unpacking it. In the event of
transport damage, do not plug it in.
Note: Do not remove any of the aluminum tape as it is needed for
sealing air leaks.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO
PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you
•
have questions, contact the manufacturer.
Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel
•
and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from
being switched on accidentally
When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely
•
fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service
panel.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO
PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualied
•
person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards,
including re-rated construction.
Sufcient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting
•
of gases through the ue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment
to prevent back drafting. Follow the heating equipment
manufacturer’s 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), and the local code
authorities.
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage
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electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTALLER: LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE APPLICANCE
AFTER INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE.
IMPORTANT: SAVE FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR’S USE.
WARNING
When properly cared for, your new appliance has been designed to
be safe and reliable. Read all instructions carefully before use. These
precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, re, and injury
to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions
must be followed, including those in the following pages.
Proper Installation and Maintenance
WARNING
Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance. Destroy
the packaging after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to
play with packaging material.
INSTALLER: Show the owner the location of the circuit breaker or fuse.
Mark it for easy reference.
This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualied
technician. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. Refer to
Installation Instructions for details.
This appliance is intended for normal family household use only. It is
not approved for outdoor use. See the Warranty in the Use and Care
Guide. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.
Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors, ammables or
nonfood products in or near this appliance. It is specically designed
for use when heating or cooking food. The use of corrosive chemicals
in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and could result in
injury.
Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly, or if it has
been damaged. Contact an authorized servicer.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specically
recommended in this manual. Refer all servicing to a factory authorized
service center.
CAUTION
Grease left on lters can melt and move into the vent.
WARNING
Hidden surfaces may have sharp edges. Use caution when reaching
behind or under appliance.
WARNING
Tie long hair so that it does not hang loose, and do not wear loose
tting clothing or hanging garments, such as ties, scarves, jewelry or
dangling sleeves.
WARNING
When the hood is operated in exhaust-air mode simultaneously with
a different appliance which also makes use of the same chimney (such
as gas, oil or coal-red heaters, continuous-ow 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 appliance for combustion.
This can be achieved if combustion air can ow through non-lockable
openings, e.g. in doors, windows and via the air-intake/exhaust-air wall
box or by other technical measures, such as reciprocal interlocking, etc.
WARNING
Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning – Provide adequate air intake so
combustion gases are not drawn back into the room.
An air-intake/exhaust-air wall box by itself is no guarantee that the
limiting value will not be exceeded.
Note: When assessing the overall requirement, the combined
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.
WARNING
To avoid electrical shock hazard, before installing, switch power off at
the service panel and lock the panel to prevent the power from being
switched on accidentally.
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Fire Safety
WARNING
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen. In the event
that personal clothing or hair catches re, drop and roll immediately to
extinguish ames.
Have an appropriate re extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible
and easily accessible near the appliance.
Smother ames from food res other than grease res with baking
soda. Never use water on cooking res.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A
RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
a. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-tting lid, cookie sheet, or metal
tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If
the ames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
b. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN – You may be burned.
c. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels – a violent
steam explosion will result.
d. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
- You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and
you already know how to operate it.
- The re is small and contained in the area where it
started.
- The re department is being called.
- You can ght the re with your back to an exit.
a
Based on “Kitchen Fire Safety Tips” published by NFPA.
a
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
Hot oil and fat catch re fast. Never leave hot oil and fat unsupervised.
Never extinguish a re with water. Switch off the cooking position.
Suffocate ames carefully with a lid, a re blanket or similar.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
Grease deposits in the grease lter can ignite.
Clean the grease lter at least every two months or as frequently as
necessary.
Never operate the appliance without the grease lter.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
Grease deposits in the grease lter can catch re. Never work with a
naked ame near the appliance (e.g. ambéing). Install the unit near a
heat-producing appliance for solid fuels (e.g. wood or coal) only if there
is a closed, non-detachable cover. There must be no ying sparks.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
Use only metal ductwork.
WARNING
RISK OF BURNS
The accessible parts get hot during operation. Never touch hot parts.
Keep children away.
Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation system during a
cooktop re. However, do not reach through re to turn it off.
Seal the connection points of the ducts appropriately.
- Ductwork must vent outside, not in attic spaces for example, unless
the available ‘Non-duct Recirculation Kit’ is used.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
When gas burners are in operation without any cookware placed on
them, they can build up a lot of heat. A ventilation appliance installed
above the cooker may become damaged or catch re. Only operate
the gas burners with cookware on them.
CAUTION
It is recommended to wear gloves and long sleeves to protect hands
and forearms from abrasion and potential scratches during the
installation process.
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Child Safety
When children become old enough to use the appliance, it is the
responsibility of the parents or legal guardians to ensure that they are
instructed in safe practices by qualied persons.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, sit, or hang on any part of an
appliance. This can damage the appliance or cause injury.
WARNING
Be sure the entire appliance (including the grease lters and light bulbs,
if applicable) has cooled and grease has solidied before attempting to
clean any part of the appliance.
Do not use steam cleaners to clean the appliance.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings
WARNING
This product can expose you to chemicals including vinyl chloride,
which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Protecting The Environment
Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in line with
environmental requirements.
NOTICE
Risk of damage due to corrosion. Always turn appliance on when
cooking to avoid condensation buildup. Condensation can lead
to corrosion damage.
Risk of damage due to ingress of humidity into the electronic circuitry.
Never clean operator controls with a wet cloth.
Surface damage due to incorrect cleaning. Clean stainless steel surfaces
in the grain direction only. Do not use any stainless steel cleaners for
operator controls. Never use strong or abrasive cleaning agents, since
they can cause surface damage.
Risk of damage from condensation back ow. Install exhaust vent at a
slight downward slope away from the appliance (1° slope).
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PARTS SUPPLIED
These parts are included with your Flexible Blower:
2 - blower mounting legs*
1 - Parts Bag containing:
(4) wood screws #10 x .50” (12.7mm)*
(4) blower mount brackets
(1) strain relief bushing
(8) screws #10 x .38” (9.7mm)
(8) nuts #10
* For use when mounting Flexible Blower directly to Downdraft hous-
ing. (See Downdraft instruction manual.)
(4) MOUNTING
BRACKETS
attached with
1/4-20 X .50”
(12.7mm) HEX
HEAD SCREWS
PLAN THE
INSTALLATION
If you choose to mount the Flexible Blower directly to the Downdraft
housing: Remove the inlet cover (taped in place for shipping) and discard
inlet cover. Refer to installation instructions in the Downdraft manual.
If you choose to mount the Flexible Blower in an inline location, (such as
the cabinet back, cabinet side, or oor joists) - follow the instructions below.
INSTALL FLEXIBLE
BLOWER IN REMOTE
LOCATION
NOTE: THE FLEXIBLE BLOWER MUST BE INSTALLED WITHIN 4-FEET
(1219mm) OF THE DOWNDRAFT’S ELECTRICAL PANEL. The Electrical
Panel can be mounted directly to the Downdraft housing - or mounted
in a remote location (always within 4-feet of the Flexible Blower).
10-3/8"
(264)
BLOWER
12-3/4"
(324)
INLET
COVER
5-1/8"
(130)
INLET
(from down-
draft)
5"
(127)
12-3/4"
(324)
1. Position inlet cover over blower wheel. Securely attach the inlet cover
to the blower with 8 screws and 8 nuts from parts bag. Note that inlet
cover is taped to blower for shipping. This tape may be removed.
2. Determine how the 8” (203mm) round INLET and OUTLET ductwork
will connect to the Flexible Blower. Refer to installation instructions
in the Downdraft manual.
11-5/8"
(295)
11-5/8"
(295)
7-3/8"
(187)
OUTLET
(to roof cap
or wall cap)
5-1/4"
(133)
(6) MOUNTING
BRACKET LOCATIONS
3. Remove the necessary 1/4-20 x .50” (12.7mm) hex head screws and
attach 4 MOUNTING BRACKETS to the Flexible Blower - using 4 of
the 6 POSSIBLE BRACKET MOUNTING LOCATIONS.
MOUNTING SCREWS
(not included)
8-IN. (203mm)
ROUND
8-IN. (203mm)
ROUND
DUCT
(from
downdraft)
4. Mount Flexible Blower to back of cabinet, oor joist, or adequate
framework (constructed by installer) with appropriate MOUNTING SCREWS (not included).
5. Connect 8” (203mm) ROUND DUCT from Downdraft housing to
Flexible Blower inlet and from Flexible Blower outlet to roof or wall
cap.
For best performance: Choose the ducting option which allows the
shortest length of ductwork and a minimum number of elbows and
transitions. Check location of oor joists, wall studs, electrical wiring
or plumbing for possible interference.
6. Use strain relief bushing (provided) to attach Flexible Blower wiring
to wiring box on Downdraft’s electrical panel and make wiring
connections. (See Downdraft manual for instructions.)
DUCT
(to roof cap
or wall cap)
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THERMADOR® SUPPORT
Service
We realize that you have made a considerable investment in your
kitchen. We are dedicated to supporting you and your appliance so that
you have many years of creative cooking.
Please don’t hesitate to contact our STAR® Customer Support
Department if you have any questions or in the unlikely event that your
THERMADOR® appliance needs service. Our service team is ready to
assist you.
USA
800-735-4328
www.thermador.com/support
Canada
800-735-4328
www.thermador.ca
Parts and Accessories
Parts, lters, descalers, stainless steel cleaners and more can be
purchased in the THERMADOR® eShop or by phone.
USA
www.thermador-eshop.com
Canada
Marcone 800-287-1627
or
Reliable Parts 800-663-6060
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