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Combustible Surfaces
The appliance shall be installed in accordance with the New Zealand standards relating
to the installation of domestic cooking appliances.
In general, any adjoining wall surface within 200mm from the edge of any burner must be of a
suitable non-combustible material to a height of 150mm, for the entire length of the appliance.
Any combustible construction (e.g. cabinetry) must be a minimum of 750mm above this appliance.
If a combustible bench top is within 200mm of any burner, then the appliance top should be a
minimum of 10mm above the bench top. Any ventilation product supplied by Parmco Appliances
should be a minimum of 650mm above this appliance.
Installing Units on a Plinth
It is possible to install the FS 600, AR 900, FS 600-LEG, FS 600-OBS, FS 600-WHT, AR 900-LEG-1 and
AR 900-OBS units on a “plinth” if required. Special ventilation is required in this application. Please
refer to the diagram below.
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The appliance should be placed on a plinth constructed of material suitable to carry the full
weight of the appliance.
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The base of the plinth should be constructed of a suitable non-combustible material.
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A 40mm air gap must be provided at the rear of the plinth.
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6 air gaps of 100mm wide x 10mm high must be provided in the front face of the plinth.
If this appliance is placed on a base, measures must be taken to prevent the appliance from
slipping from the base.
