Wolf PW482210, VW30S, PW662418, PWC542418, PL522212 Ventilation manual

Wolf Ventilation Guide

REVISED 1/2016

Contents

3 Selecting a Ventilation System

9 Determine the Duct Run

11 Determine the CFM

11 Select a Blower

14 Wolf Warranties

Features and specications are subject to change at any
time without notice. Visit wolfappliance.com/specs for the
most up-to-date information.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Throughout this guide, dimensions in

parentheses are millimeters unless otherwise specied.

SELECTING A VENTILATION SYSTEM

Selecting a Ventilation System

When selecting a ventilation system, start by choosing the
proper Wolf ventilation product, determined by the type of
cooking appliance used and the following considerations:

• Cooktop or pro ventilation

• Updraft or downdraft

• Width guidelines

• Hood mounting height

• Ceiling height

• Cooking space / cooking style

• Ventilation performance

• Internal, in-line or remote blower

• Ducting considerations

• Electrical requirements

• Recirculating ventilation

• Custom hood applications

IMPORTANT NOTE: Wolf cooking products do not require

ventilation when installed according to the installation
instructions. Recommendations and suggestions in this
guide are for performance only.

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SELECTING A VENTILATION SYSTEM

Selecting a Ventilation System

COOKTOP OR PRO VENTILATION

One of the primary considerations in choosing a ventilation
product is the type of cooking appliance used. Wolf offers
both cooktop ventilation, which includes hoods and down­draft systems, and pro ventilation hoods and liners.

Wolf cooktop ventilation hoods and downdrafts are

Wolf pro ventilation hoods and liners can be used with all
cooking appliances, including ranges and rangetops.
A downdraft system can also be used with sealed burner
rangetop models SRT304 and SRT366. An accessory trim
kit is required for this installation and is avail able through an
authorized Wolf dealer. For local dealer information, visit the
nd a showroom section of our website, wolfappliance.com.

designed for use with induction, electric and gas cooktops
and modules. Some exceptions apply for downdrafts.
The chart below provides a reference of Wolf ventilation
products recommended for use with specic Wolf cooking
appliances.

WOLF VENTILATION COOKTOP VENTILATION PRO VENTILATION

COOKTOP

HOOD

COOKTOPS

Induction Cooktop (transitional) • • • • • •
Induction Cooktop (contemporary) • • • • •
Electric Cooktop (transitional) • • • • • •
Electric Cooktop (contemporary) • • • • •
Gas Cooktop • • • • • •

MODULES

Induction and Electric Modules • • • • • •
Grill, Steamer and Fryer Modules • • • • •
Gas and Multifunction Cooktops • • • • • •

RANGES

Dual Fuel Range • • • •
Gas Range • • • •

RANGETOPS

Sealed Burner Rangetop (SRT304, SRT366) • • • • •
Sealed Burner Rangetop (all other models) • • • •

DOWNDRAFT

SYSTEM

WALL

HOOD

WALL CHIMNEY

HOOD

ISLAND

HOOD

HOOD
LINER

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SELECTING A VENTILATION SYSTEM

Selecting a Ventilation System

UPDRAFT OR DOWNDRAFT

The choice between updraft ventilation and downdraft
ventilation will depend on several factors, most notably the
cooking appliance, type of installation and location. Updraft
ventilation, or an overhead hood, is typically a more effec­tive ventilation option. Cooking vapors naturally rise, making
it easier to collect and remove them from the cooking area.

With downdraft systems, a telescopic downdraft chimney
rises up from the countertop and draws cooking vapors
away from the cooking surface. Downdraft ventilation is a
great option in installations where an overhead hood is not
desired or is not a viable option.

WIDTH GUIDELINES

For wall installations, the width of the hood should be at
least as wide as the cooking surface. Where space is not
restricted, a wider hood can be used to increase the capture
area.

Island and peninsula installations require a greater capture
area. Island hoods should exceed the width of the cooking
surface by a minimum of 3"

(76) on each side.

HOOD MOUNTING HEIGHT

Proper mounting height is very important. If a ventilation
hood is mounted too low, access to the cooking surface
may be restricted. If a hood is mounted too high, perfor­mance may be compromised.

For optimal performance, hoods should be mounted

(762) to 36" (914) from the bottom of the hood to the

30"
countertop.

CEILING HEIGHT

Before selecting a Wolf ventilation hood, check the installa­tion site for adequate ceiling height, or any extra space that
may remain after proper installation of the hood and cooking
appliance. This can be determined by adding the oor-to­countertop height, plus the recommended hood mounting
height (bottom of the hood to the countertop), plus the
height of the hood.

Excess ceiling height can be lled using an accessory ue
extension or a stainless steel duct cover for pro hoods. The
space can also be adjusted by raising or lowering the hood
within the specied mounting height.

For downdraft ventilation systems, the width of the down­draft should match the width of the cooktop.

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