Selecting The Right Hood - Thermador HMCB36FS Manual

S E L E CTI N G T H E R I G H T H OOD
CHOOSING THE CORRECT SIZE AND PLACEMENT
1. DISTANCE fROM COOkING SuRfACE
Proper mounting height is very important. If a hood is mounted too
low, it may be difficult to cook and be unsafe. If a hood is mounted
too high, performance may be compromised.
For optimal performance, the distance from the cooking surface
to the bottom of the hood should be a minimum of 30", unless
otherwise noted. Please refer to the installation manual for
each hood and cooktop/range model for proper hood
mounting heights.
30" MINIMUM
2. HOOD WIDTH
The hood width should be no less than the width of the cooking
surface. Where space is not restricted, a wider hood can be used
to increase your capture area. Island installations require a greater
capture area; therefore the hoods used should overlap your cooking
surface up to 3" on either side of the cooktop.
Exception: Downdraft ventilation units should be the same
width as the cooking surfaces they are ventilating.
36" DOWNDRAFT
36" GAS COOKTOP
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3. AVAILAbLE CEILING HEIGHT
The standard ceiling height can vary from region to region and in
homes built in different eras. Ceiling heights, even in the same room,
can sometimes vary by as much as several inches. Kitchen ceiling
heights can vary between 7'6" (or 90") to over 10' (or 120").
Before selecting your hood, check your available installation space and
any extra space that may remain after proper installation of your hood
and cooktop or range. This extra space can be filled by integrating
with your kitchen cabinetry or by using Thermador's Stainless Steel
Duct Cover or Chimney Extension Accessories. The space can also be
adjusted by raising or lowering your hood within the recommended
range (typically 30" to 36" above the cooking surface).
Example: The height of your countertop is 36" and you want
to add 30" (the minimum distance) between your rangetop
to the bottom of the hood. The height of your Thermador
Hood is 11," so 77" minimum is required for proper hood
installation (from floor to top of hood).
If your ceiling is 7'6", subtract the space needed from the
space available (90"- 77"=13"). In this case, you have 13" of
extra space.
COVER OR CABINETRY
11" THERMADOR
HOOD HEIGHT
77" (FLOOR TO TOP
OF HOOD) MINIMUM 30" MINIMUM
FOR PROPER HOOD REQUIRED DISTANCE
INSTALLATION FROM RANGETOP TO
BOTTOM OF HOOD
36" COUNTERTOP
HEIGHT
* Duct covers and chimney extensions are available as an accessory when the hood is mounted below the
height of the ceiling.
CHOOSING THE CORRECT bLOWER
A variety of interior and exterior blower options are available for
Thermador's Professional and Masterpiece ® Series Hoods and
Downdraft Ventilation Units. If the unit you have selected does not have
a blower included, choose from one of the following options, which
can be purchased separately. See page 40. Blower selection will vary
based on the volume of air that needs to be moved and the length
and location of the duct run. For long duct runs with multiple turns and
bends, consider using a more powerful blower.
1. REMOTE bLOWERS (VTR SERIES)
Depending on your preference and ducting situation, these
blowers can be mounted on the roof or exterior wall of your home.
An exterior installation may be more appealing to reduce noise in
the kitchen.
2. INLINE bLOWERS (VTI SERIES)
To minimize noise in the kitchen, these blowers are mounted along the
duct line anywhere between the kitchen and the exterior wall. If you
have easy access to your duct line (in an attic, for example), this maybe
an appealing option.
3. INTEGRAL bLOWERS (VTN SERIES)
These blowers are purchased separately and integrated into the hood
or onto the downdraft unit at the time of installation. This option allows
you to select your ideal hood with the exact power you require.
SPECIAL NOTE
Always allow access to the blower for serviceability, should it be needed.
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