8
Installation
Professional Gas Cooktops
• Lower the cooktop into the opening. Make
sure the cooktop is evenly seated and sup-
ported. A side frame gasket will seal the
cooktop to the countertop.
• “L” brackets with screws are provided to
secure the cooktop to the countertop or to
adjacent cabinetry.
– Alternate screw hole locations on the sides
of the cooktop allow for varying thicknesses
of countertops or side cleats.
• Select the bracket location, secure the
bracket to the cooktop with 2 screws.
• Drive one screw through the bottom of the
“L” bracket and into countertop or side
cleats.
Install
the
Cooktop
3
Step
A manual shut-off valve must be installed where it
will be accessible from the front of the cooktop.
Assure that gas is turned off at the shut-off valve.
• Lift and remove all open top burners to reveal
the gas inlet location at the left rear corner.
• Pull the flexible metal gas line through the back
or bottom of the cooktop until it meets the
regular.
• Connect flexible metal connector to incoming
gas line pipe stub.
• Turn on gas and check for leaks:
–Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and
connections in the system.
4
Step
Connect
Cooktop
to Gas
A backguard is required for all installations.
• Remove the top cap of the backguard by
backing out 2 counter sunk screws. Lift off
the top cap and set aside. Retain screws.
• Insert the backguard into the channel on the
back of the cooktop.
• Fasten with screws at the bottom, through
the cooktop and into the backguard.
(If a griddle is present, secure with 2 screws
on the left and center of the cooktop.)
• Secure the backguard to the wall with 3
screws at the top of the backguard.
• Place the top cap in position and re-install
2 countersunk screws. (12" backguard
shown.)
2 Screws
3 Screws
3 Screws
Top Cap
5
Step
Install the
Cooktop
Backguard
Alternate Bracket
Screw Holes
“L” Bracket
Regulator
Flex or Rigid Gas
Line To Regulator
