Wolf DD45 Installation
DOWNDRAFT VENTILATION
INSTALLATION GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS, INSTALLATION, AND MORE
DOWNDRAFT VENTILATION
Contents
3 Downdraft Ventilation
4 Specications
9 Installation
14 Troubleshooting
Features and specications are subject to change at any
time without notice. Visit wolfappliance.com/specs for the
most up-to-date information.
Important Note
To ensure this product is installed and operated as safely
and efciently as possible, take note of the following types
of highlighted information throughout this guide:
IMPORTANT NOTE highlights information that is especially
important.
CAUTION indicates a situation where minor injury or product
damage may occur if instructions are not followed.
WARNING states a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if precautions are not followed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Throughout this guide, dimensions in
parentheses are millimeters unless otherwise specied.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Save these instructions for the local
electrical inspector.
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DOWNDRAFT VENTILATION
Product Information
Important product information, including the model and
serial number, are listed on the product rating plate. The
rating plate is located next to the blower housing on the
front side of the downdraft, below the countertop. Refer to
the illustration below.
If service is necessary, contact Wolf Factory Certied
Service with the model and serial number. For the name of
the nearest Wolf Factory Certied Service or for questions
regarding the installation, visit the contact and support
section of our website, wolfappliance.com, or call Wolf
Customer Care at 800-222-7820.
RATING PLATE
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING:
Installation work and electrical wiring must be
a)
done by qualied person(s) in accordance with
all applicable codes and standards, including
re-rated construction.
b) Sufcient air is needed for proper combus-
tion 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.
c) When cutting or drilling into the wall or ceiling,
do not damage electrical wiring and other
hidden utilities.
Rating plate location
outdoors.
d) Ducted fans must always be vented to the
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SPECIFICATIONS
Installation Requirements
For installation with a Wolf cooktop, a minimum 251/8" (638)
deep at countertop is required.
For installation with a sealed burner rangetop or 30"
(914) contemporary cooktop, an accessory trim kit is
or 36"
(762)
required and available through an authorized Wolf dealer.
For local dealer information, visit the nd a showroom section of our website, wolfappliance.com.
The remote-mounted control module can be positioned
horizontally or vertically. It must be located within 9'
of the downdraft assembly and a minimum 3"
(2.7 m)
(76) from the
edge of the cooktop cutout.
Consult a qualied HVAC professional for specic installation and ducting applications.
BLOWERS
CAUTION
For use with Wolf 600 CFM internal blower and remote
blowers rated maximum 3 amps.
Internal, in-line, and remote blowers are available through an
authorized Wolf dealer.
DUCTWORK
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL
DUCTWORK.
Wolf downdrafts must be vented outside.
The downdraft operates most efciently with the fewest
number of elbows and transitions and when the ductwork
does not exceed 40'
(12 m).
Internal blowers have a 6"
(152) round discharge, can be
front or rear mounted, and can be discharged in any direction by rotating the blower box. In-line and remote blowers
have a 10"
(254) discharge and can be discharged from the
front or rear.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Requirements
Installation must comply with all applicable electrical codes.
Locate the electrical supply as shown in the illustrations
on the following pages. A separate circuit servicing only
this appliance is required. A ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) is not recommended and may cause interruption of
operation.
Certain installations may require the electrical supply be
placed in an adjacent cabinet.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Electrical Supply grounded, 120 VAC, 60 Hz
Service 15 amp dedicated circuit
Receptacle 3-prong grounding-type
1
Power Cord 2
RATING PLATE
/2' (.8 m)
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding
wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into
an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING
Improper grounding can result in risk of electric shock.
Consult a qualied electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists
as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. Have a qualied electrician install an outlet near the appliance.
Rating plate location
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SPECIFICATIONS
Downdraft
INSTALLATION WITH STANDARD INSTALLED COOKTOP
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DOWNDRAFT
CUTOUT WIDTH
211/16" (68)
81/4"
(210)*
*6" (152) back from countertop cutout when internal blower is rear mounted.
NOTE: Internal blower 6"
Centerline indicates center of downdraft cutout.
211/4"
(540)
(152) round, side, rear or bottom discharge. In-line and remote blower 10" (254) round, rear discharge.
E
81/4" (210)*
COOKTOP CUTOUT
TOP VIEW
211/4"
(540)
233/8"
E
FRONT VIEWSIDE VIEW
(594)
CUTOUT WIDTH
DD30 271/2" (699)
DD36 331/2" (851)
DD45 391/2" (1003)
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SPECIFICATIONS
Downdraft
INSTALLATION WITH FLUSH INSTALLED COOKTOP
(59)
25/16"
W
DOWNDRAFT
CUTOUT WIDTH
E
81/4" (210)*
COOKTOP CUTOUT
TOP VIEW
81/4"
(210)*
*6" (152) back from countertop cutout when internal blower is rear mounted.
NOTE: Internal blower 6"
Centerline indicates center of downdraft cutout.
211/4"
(540)
(152) round, side, rear, or bottom discharge. In-line and remote blower 10" (254) round, rear discharge.
CUTOUT WIDTH
DD30 271/2" (699)
DD36 331/2" (851)
211/4"
(540)
233/8"
(594)
E
FRONT VIEWSIDE VIEW
W
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SPECIFICATIONS
Downdraft
INSTALLATION WITH SEALED BURNER RANGETOP
W
DOWNDRAFT
CUTOUT WIDTH
211/16" (68)
19" (483)
PLATFORM DEPTH
211/4"
(540)
81/4"
(210)*
*6" (152) back from countertop cutout when internal blower is rear mounted.
NOTE: Internal blower 6"
Centerline indicates center of downdraft cutout.
(152) round, side, rear, or bottom discharge. In-line and remote blower 10" (254) round, rear discharge.
E
81/4" (210)*
RANGETOP OPENING
TOP VIEW
211/4"
(540)
233/8"
(594)
E
FRONT VIEWSIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEWSIDE VIEW
CUTOUT WIDTH
DD30 271/2" (699)
DD36 331/2" (851)
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INSTALLATION
Installation
DOWNDRAFT
1 Install the top mounting brackets using the #4 sheet
metal screws provided. Refer to the illustration below.
2 Install the lower mounting brackets using the #8 x 32
sheet metal screws provided, but do not tighten. The
brackets need to be adjusted once the downdraft is
placed in the opening. Refer to the illustration below.
Top mounting bracket
Bottom leveling bracket
TRANSITION
For internal blowers, remove the existing 10" (254) round
transition. Refer to the illustration below.
For in-line and remote blowers with front discharge, leave
(254) round transition in place.
the 10"
For in-line and remote blowers with rear discharge, remove
(254) round transition from the front and the solid
the 10"
cover from the rear of the downdraft, then reinstall the transition on the rear and the solid cover on the front.
Remove transition
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INSTALLATION
Installation
INTERNAL BLOWER
To mount the internal blower on the front or rear of the
downdraft:
1 Rotate the blower box so the 6" (152) round discharge
is properly located, then disconnect the cable from the
downdraft receptacle and connect it to the blower receptacle. Refer to the illustrations below.
2 Once the blower connection is made and the discharge
properly located, secure the blower to the downdraft
using the four screws provided.
DISCHARGE
DOWNDRAFT
RECEPTACLE
BLOWER
RECEPTACLE
To mount the internal blower on the front of the downdraft
but discharge from the rear:
1 Remove the blower from the blower box.
2 Mount the blower motor to the downdraft using the two
screws provided.
3 Remove the blower plug from the downdraft receptacle
and insert it into the blower receptacle. Refer to the illustration below.
4 Once the plug is installed and the blower secure, install
the blower box to the downdraft using the four screws
provided.
5 Remove the 6" (152) collar from the blower box and the
solid cover from the rear of the downdraft, then reinstall
(152) collar on the rear and the solid cover on the
the 6"
blower box. Refer to the illustration below.
DOWNDRAFT
RECEPTACLE
COVER
Left, right, or bottom discharge Blower connection
Blower mounting
BLOWER
RECEPTACLE
COLLAR
Install cover
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BLUE
BROWN
NEUTRAL
GROUND
HOT
POWER
SUPPLY
INSTALLATION
Installation
IN-LINE | REMOTE BLOWER
1 Insert the electrical supply (Romex) from the in-line or
remote blower through the opening on the downdraft
and secure using an approved cord strain relief.
2 Connect hot to brown, neutral to blue and ground to
green. Refer to the illustrations below.
WIRING
COVER
Wiring location
In-line | remote blower wiring
COUNTERTOP MOUNTING
Place the downdraft in the opening, then secure the bottom
brackets to the cabinet base using the wood screws provided. Once the brackets are secure, tighten the existing
lower bracket screws. Refer to the illustration below.
Secure the top mounting brackets to the countertop using
the wood screws provided. For solid surface countertops,
silicone may be used but is not provided.
Once the top is secure, install the undercounter brackets
using the screws provided, then install the side covers.
Refer to the illustration below.
MOUNTING
SCREW
COVER
Countertop mounting
Cover installation
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MELT
HIGH
OFF ON
OFF ON
SIM
HIGH
OFF ON
SIM
HIGH
BRIDGE
OFF ON
SIM
HIGH
ZONE 2
CLEAR
OFF
O
ZONE 2
ZONE 3
HIGH
SIM
OFF ON
INSTALLATION
Installation
CONTROL MODULE
1 Use the template provided on the following page to mark
holes for the mounting screws. Drill one 1
3
center and two
/8" (10) holes for the mounting screws.
9
/16" (40) in the
CAUTION
Verify the scale of the template if not using the installation guide shipped with the downdraft.
2 Check the countertop thickness to make sure the
threaded studs are long enough to allow the thumbnuts
to fully engage. Thicker countertops may require the
countertop be countersunk from below.
3 Place the control module on the countertop then secure
using the two nuts provided. Once secure, install the
ground wire and nut.
4 Use the provided cable or a cable designated by the
National Electric Code, NFPA/ANSI 70 or local codes.
Connect one end of the control cable to the back side of
the control module and other to the electrical connection
on the front of downdraft assembly. Ensure all connections are tight.
TOP COVER
Plug the downdraft power cord into a grounded 3-prong
receptacle, then route beneath the appliance and away from
heat generated by the cooktop. Check downdraft operation.
Once operation is veried, raise the downdraft chimney and
install the top trim using the three nuts provided. Verify the
top trim is properly aligned with the side covers. Refer to the
illustration below.
FILTERS
Remove the stickers and shipping brackets and install the
lters. Refer to the illustration below.
TOP COVER
WARNING
Do not connect to a telecommunication network.
GROUND
RJ45
CONNECTOR
Downdraft connection
CONTROL MODULE
NUT
GROUND
Control module connection
RJ45
CONNECTOR
COUNTERTOP
Top cover installation
Filter installation
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INSTALLATION
Installation
CONTROL MODULE TEMPLATE
13
/16
"
(21)
9
/16
2
"
(65)
C
L
9
/16
2
"
(65)
13
/16
"
(21)
C
L
1" (25)0"
SCALE
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the downdraft ventilation system does
not operate properly, follow these troubleshooting steps:
• Verify electrical power is supplied to the downdraft.
• Verify proper electrical connections.
• If the downdraft does not operate properly, contact Wolf
Factory Certied Service. Do not attempt to repair the
downdraft. Wolf is not responsible for service required to
correct a faulty installation.
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