Thermador UCVRECIRC Installation Manual page 5

INS TALL THE
R ECIR CUL ATI O N BO X
1. Cut opening in cabinet base.
• Size: 14 1/2" (368) x 15" (380)
• Orientation depends upon direction of exhaust.
• Double-check that blower outlet and recirculation box inlet will align.
2. Temporarily place recirculation box into opening in cabinet base.
• Rotate back of box up slightly and insert exhaust end down into opening.
• Mark location of exhaust opening in toe space, rear, or side of cabinet.
3. Remove recirculation box from opening.
4. Cut exhaust opening.
• Size: 3 1/2" (89) x 14 1/4" (362)
• This opening will be covered with decorative grille.
5. Replace recirculation box into opening in cabinet base.
• If necessary, attach a length 3 1/4" (83) x 14" (356) duct extension (not
included) to extend from recirculation box outlet to decorative grille
location.
• Seal the duct connection(s) with aluminum tape to make them secure and
air tight. Do not use duct tape.
• Use 6 - #10 x .625" screws to secure recirculation box to cabinet base.
6. Install blower.
• See blower instructions.
• Use 8" (203) round duct to connect blower exhaust to recirculation box
inlet
• Seal the duct connections with aluminum tape to make them secure and
air tight. Do not use duct tape.
• Drill 1/8" (3) pilot holes through top of recirculation box and attach legs
to recirculation box with 4 - #8 x .375" screws.
7. Install decorative grille.
• Use screws provided.
8. Remove polyfilm from filter.
• Lift filter from slot.
• Remove polyfilm.
• Replace filter into slot.
Blower mounted
to downdraft using
mounting legs.
BLOWER
ALIGN BLOWER
OUTLET WITH
RECIRCULATION
BOX INLET
EXHAUST THROUGH
CABINET FRONT (TOE KICK)
F I LT ER REP L A CE ME NT
It is recommended that you replace the recirculation filter every
6 months. However, this may vary, depending upon the type and
amount of cooking you do. Call customer service or your local
distributor to order filter replacement Model UCVFILTER.
OPTIONAL REMOTE BLOWER MOUNT
Blower mounted to
framing in remote
location - using
mounting brackets.
Blower outlet and
BLOWER
recirculation box
inlet must align.
(See below.)
METAL 8" ROUND DUCT
(per local codes)
MOUNTING
LEGS
EXHAUST THROUGH
CABINET SIDE
14 1/2"
(368)
15"
(380)
Measurements
in inches (mm).
3 1/2" (89) x 14 1/4" (362)
DECORATIVE
EXHAUST OPENING
GRILLE
16"
(406)
8"
(203)
4 1/2"
(114)
6 1/2"
(165)
12 1/4"
Measurements
(311)
in inches (mm).
C U S T OM - MA D E
D E C O RAT IV E GR IL L E
You can make your own decorative grille. Use the decorative grille in
this kit as a template for the overall size and mounting hole locations.
The grille opening pattern is up to you.
Equivalent area of grille slots for proper air flow = 18 in.
EXHAUST
THROUGH
CABINET
SIDE
3 1/2" (89) x 14 1/4" (362)
DECORATIVE
EXHAUST OPENING
GRILLE
EXHAUST
THROUGH
CABINET
BACK
14 1/2"
(368)
15"
(380)
DIMENSIONS
16"
17 1/2"
(406)
(445)
3 1/4"
(83)
3 3/4"
14"
(356)
15"
(380)
16"
(406)
EXHAUST THROUGH
CABINET BACK
min.
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