Wolf VC48S, VC36S Installation
CEILING-MOUNTED HOOD
INSTALLATION GUIDE
SPECIFICATIONS, INSTALLATION, AND MORE
CEILING-MOUNTED HOOD
Contents
3 Ceiling-Mounted Hood
4 Site Preparation
6 Specications
8 Hood Installation: Internal Blower
11 Hood Installation: In-Line/Remote Blower
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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CEILING-MOUNTED HOOD
Product Information
Important product information, including the model and
serial number, are listed on the product rating plate. The
rating plate is located under the left side of the hood, above
the lters (lters must be removed). 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
(ABOVE FILTERS)
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING:
a) Installation work and electrical wiring must be
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 wall or ceiling, do
not damage electrical wiring and other hidden
utilities.
Rating plate location
d) Ducted fans must always be vented to the
outdoors.
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SITE PREPARATION
Ducting
WARNING
Use only metal ducting.
Consult a qualied HVAC professional for specic installation and ducting applications.
The hood accommodates a 6"
(152) round duct. Use only
rigid metal ducting.
A straight, short duct run is most effective and will ensure
proper performance. If the duct run exceeds 50'
(15 m), a
higher CFM blower may be required to maintain proper
airow. A remote blower installed on a short duct run may
increase the potential for noise.
Internal and in-line blowers require a roof or wall cap. Use
sheet metal screws and aluminum tape or high temperature
duct tape to seal joints between ducting sections.
The hood includes a backdraft damper. Local codes may
require the use of an additional backdraft and/or make-up
air damper. Contact your local HVAC professional for
specic requirements.
A make-up air damper is available through an authorized
Wolf dealer.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of re and to properly exhaust air,
duct air outside. Do not vent exhaust air into spaces
within walls, ceilings, attics, crawl spaces, or garages.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of re and electrical shock, only
install this range hood with remote blower models
rated a maximum of 3A suitable for use with solid state
speed control or internal blowers manufactured by
Wolf, “Blower—600 CFM”.
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SITE PREPARATION
Ducting
RECIRCULATION APPLICATION
The hood with an internal blower, can be installed in a recirculation application. The air discharge must be a minimum
(1016) from every side of the hood. Refer to the illus-
of 40"
tration below.
Ductwork and vent cover are not provided.
A recirculation kit, available through an authorized Wolf
dealer, is required.
(
)
40"
1016
MIN
Filter Removal
To access the grease lters, pull down the front edge of the
bottom panel of the hood and allow it to rotate downward.
To remove the lters, refer to the illustration below.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not operate the ventilation hood
without the grease lters.
FILTER
Filter removal
Recirculation application
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SPECIFICATIONS
Installation Requirements
Install the hood 36" (914) to 84" (2134) from the bottom of the
hood to the countertop.
The hood requires a 600 CFM internal or in-line blower
assembly, or a 600 CFM or 1200 CFM remote blower
assembly, available through an authorized Wolf dealer.
Consult a qualied HVAC professional for specic installation and ducting applications.
Electrical Requirements
Installation must comply with all applicable electrical codes.
Locate the electrical supply within the shaded area shown
in the illustration below. Allow a minimum 12"
(Romex) for connection. A separate circuit servicing only
this appliance is required.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Electrical Supply grounded, 120 VAC, 60 Hz
Service 15 amp dedicated circuit
E
(914) TO 84" (2134) BOTTOM EDGE TO COUNTERTOP
36"
(305) wire
Electrical location
RATING PLATE
(ABOVE FILTERS)
Rating plate location
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SPECIFICATIONS
Ceiling Preparation
Refer to the chart and illustrations below for opening dimensions and typical framing. Construct the framing using
minimum 2" x 4" lumber. Framing must be able to support a
minimum of 100 lb
HOOD
36" Hood 341/2" (873)
48" Hood 461/4" (1175)
20"
(
)
508
(45 kg).
W
W
Mounting Brackets
To determine the height of the adjustable mounting
brackets, subtract 5"
(e.g. support framing height – 5" = H).
3
Use the
/8" (10) length screws provided to secure the
brackets. Refer to the illustration below.
H
Bracket adjustment
(127) from the support framing height
Opening dimensions
Support framing (typical)
12
17
3
/8
3
" (314) MIN TO
/4
" (451) MAX
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INSTALLATION
Hood Installation—Internal Blower
BLOWER BOX REMOVAL
Remove the blower box from the hood by removing the four
screws. Refer to the illustration below.
Blower box removal
BLOWER INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT NOTE: The blower must be installed and
plugged in prior to making the electrical connection to the
hood.
1 Insert the round discharge on the blower into the round
discharge on the blower box.
2 Secure the blower to the blower box with the two screws
provided with the blower. Refer to the illustration below.
3 Rotate the blower box so the 6" (152) round discharge is
properly located. Refer to the illustration below.
4 Secure the blower box to the hood with the existing
screws.
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Internal blower installation
Discharge direction
INSTALLATION
Hood Installation—Internal Blower
DAMPER INSTALLATION
Place the round damper on the round discharge and secure
with duct sealing tape. Refer to the illustration below.
Damper installation
BRACKET INSTALLATION
Secure the two mounting brackets to the hood using the
9
/16" (14) length screws provided. Refer to the illustration
four
below.
Bracket installation
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INSTALLATION
Hood Installation—Internal Blower
HOOD INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT NOTE: Mounting hardware is not provided.
1 Verify the control panel on the hood is located on the
right. Refer to the illustration below.
2 Insert the hood into the opening.
3 Secure the hood to the ceiling support framing. Refer to
the illustration below.
4 Connect the ductwork to the damper, then secure with
duct sealing tape.
WIRING CONNECTIONS
WARNING
Before making electrical connections, make sure the
electrical power is turned off at the service panel.
1 Remove the knockout above the home supply junction
box, then insert the home electrical supply (Romex) into
the electrical box. Refer to the illustration below.
2 Secure the electrical supply to the electrical box with a
UL or C/UL approved connector (not provided).
3 Connect the green or bare ground wire to the green
grounding screw. Use appropriate wire connectors (not
provided) to connect white to white and black to black.
4 Place all wiring connections inside the electrical box and
then install the cover. Verify all wires are secure and not
pinched between the cover and electrical box.
5 Insert the plug from the control board housing into the
receptacle on the blower. Refer to the illustration below.
Control panel location
Hood installation
HOME
SUPPLY
Wiring connections
RECEPTACLE
Blower connection
BLOWER
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INSTALLATION
Hood Installation—In-Line/Remote Blower
BLOWER BOX REMOVAL
1 Remove the blower box from the hood by removing the
four screws. Refer to the illustration below.
2 Discard the blower box and screws.
Blower box removal
FLANGE INSTALLATION
1 Place the ange on the top of the hood.
2 Secure the ange to the hood with the
screws provided. Refer to the illustration below.
Flange installation
1
/4" (6) length
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INSTALLATION
Hood Installation—In-Line/Remote Blower
BRACKET INSTALLATION
Secure the two mounting brackets to the hood using the
9
/16" (14) length screws provided. Refer to the illustration
four
below.
Bracket installation
HOOD INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT NOTE: Mounting hardware is not provided.
1 Verify the control panel on the hood is located on the
right. Refer to the illustration below.
2 Insert the hood into the opening.
3 Secure the hood to the ceiling support framing. Refer to
the illustration below.
4 Connect the ductwork to the damper, then secure with
duct sealing tape.
Control panel location
Hood installation
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INSTALLATION
Hood Installation—In-Line/Remote Blower
WIRING CONNECTIONS
WARNING
Before making electrical connections, make sure the
electrical power is turned off at the service panel.
Home Supply:
1 Remove the knockout above the home supply junction
box, then insert the home electrical supply (Romex) into
the electrical box. Refer to the illustration below.
2 Secure the electrical supply to the electrical box with a
UL or C/UL approved connector (not provided).
3 Connect the green or bare ground wire to the green
grounding screw. Use appropriate wire connectors (not
provided) to connect white to white and black to black.
4 Place all wiring connections inside the electrical box and
then install the cover. Verify all wires are secure and not
pinched between the cover and electrical box.
In-Line/Remote Supply:
1 Remove the knockout above the in-line/remote blower
junction box, then insert the blower electrical supply
(Romex) into the electrical box.
2 Secure the electrical supply to the electrical box with a
UL or C/UL approved connector (not provided).
3 Connect the green or bare ground wire to the green
grounding screw. Use appropriate wire connectors (not
provided) to connect white to white and black to black.
4 Place all wiring connections inside the electrical box and
then install the cover. Verify all wires are secure and not
pinched between the cover and electrical box.
5 Insert the plug from the control board housing into the
receptacle on the side of the junction box.
HOME
SUPPLY
IN-LINE/REMOTE
BLOWER
Wiring connections
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Completion
1 Install the grease lters. Refer to the illustration below.
2 Rotate the bottom cover upward and into position.
3 Turn on the electrical supply at the circuit panel and
verify operation.
FILTER
Filter installation
Troubleshooting
IMPORTANT NOTE: If the hood does not operate properly,
follow these troubleshooting steps:
1 Verify electrical power is supplied to the hood.
2 Verify proper wiring connections.
3 If the hood does not operate properly, contact Wolf
Factory Certied Service. Do not attempt to repair the
hood. Wolf is not responsible for service required to
correct a faulty installation.
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