4
PLAN THE WIRING
1. This downdraft blower using the Flex Blower (purchase
separately) draws 3.0 Amps and requires a 120 VAC, 60 Hz
circuit. If using a remote blower (purchase separately), the
system draws 6.0 Amps (max.) and requires a 120 VAC, 60
Hz circuit.
2. The unit has a 18 in. long power cord with a 3-pronged plug.
Plan to provide a grounded outlet in a location which will
allow the unit’s power cord to reach.
3. Install electrical box according to local codes.
4. The length of cable from the electrical box to the downdraft
is 20 in.
5. The length of blower (sold separately) cable to the electrical
box is 5 ft.
PREPARE THE DOWNDRAFT
Installations ducting through front panel opening only:
1. Place the downdraft on its back on a table or flat work surface.
2. Loosen the
HEX NUTS
on the
CLAMP CHANNEL
and remove
the
FRONT PANEL COVER
.
FRONT PANEL COVER
CLAMP
CHANNEL
(4-6) HEX
NUTS
Installations using FLEX BLOWER only:
(Purchase Model VDVI600 Flex Blower separately.)
3. Determine its location on
FRONT PANEL
and whether it will
discharge to the left, right, or down.
Use a combination of
COVER PLATES
(3" and/or 6" wide) to
close the opening on side(s) of blower.
Slide the blower and cover plates between the
LOWER
CHANNEL
and the clamp channel. Tighten the hex nuts to
secure blower and panels in place.
LOWER
CHANNEL
COVER
PLATE
COVER PLATES
(included
with blower)
FLEX
BLOWER
FRONT
PANEL
If blower
discharge is
down,
electrical
panel must be relocated.
See Step 6.
PLAN CABINET CUTOUTS
CAUTION:
BEFORE CUTTING
HOLE IN CABINET
FOR DUCTWORK,
check for interference with
floor joists, wall studs,
electrical wiring, or plumbing.
Use the dimensions in the above illustration to help plan how and
where to provide duct access through your cabinet. Generally,
1-7/8" x 19" rectangular duct will be used through left, right,
and back of cabinet - while 8" round duct will be used through
cabinet floor.
For left, right, or rear exhaust:
Allow at least 18" for transition and elbow or blower.
For left/right exhaust:
A 30" deep cabinet is recommended to align properly with
flex blower. Flex blower can be mounted to rear cabinet
wall or to a platform/frame (not provided) on the base of the
cabinet floor. (See flex blower instructions).
Cabinet depths of 24" to 30" are required - depending on the
type of cooking appliance.
Electrical panel
can be mounted
remotely.
INSTALLATION
CENTER LINE
HOLE FOR 8” or
10” ROUND DUCT
(*Adjustable 6” Left and 6” Right)
(When using Remote Discharge Plate - Hole is
adjustable 6” Left and 6” Right from
Installation Center Line.)
HOLE
FOR
2” X 19
¼
”
DUCT
INSIDE
CABINET BACK
INSIDE
CABINET
FLOOR
1
½
”
6”*
6”*
19
¼
” centered
2”
26
¾
”
6 ”
/
8
7
FLUSH
19
¼
”
2”
6
7
/
8
"
COUNTERTOP
CABINET
BACK
SIDE
VIEW
FLUSH
