Instructions for the Installer
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3. POSITIONING THE COOKTOP AND LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
NOTE:
The following operation requires building and/or carpentry work and must therefore be carried
out by a competent technician.
Installation can be carried out on various material, such as masonry, metal, solid wood, plastic laminated
wood etc. As long as they are heat resistant (T = 90°C - 194° F).
Observe all governing codes and ordinances. Do not obstruct flow or combustion and ventilation air.
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It is the installer’s responsibility to comply with installations guidelines specified on the model/serial
rating plate. The model/serial rating plate is located on the underside of the cooktop burner box.
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The cooktop should be installed in a location away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors
and strong heating vents or fans.
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All openings in the wall or floor where cooktops is to be installed must be sealed.
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Appliance should not be installed with an air curtain ventilation system that blows air downward
toward the appliance, unless the ventilation system and appliance have been designed, tested in
accordance with ANSI Z21.1 and listed by an independent testing laboratory for combination use.
This type of ventilation system may cause ignition and combustion problems with the gas cooking
appliance resulting in personal injury or unintended operation.
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Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions are minimum
clearances.
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Grounded electrical supply is required. See “3.2 Electrical requirements” section. Proper gas supply
connection must be available. See “3.1 Gas supply requirements” section
To prevent accidents or ruining the mobile components of the appliance, the following steps must be
taken before performing the procedures described below:
1 Remove all packaging parts (e.g. crate, carton, polystyrene and metal hooks). Do not eliminate this
manual as it is an integral part of the appliance and it should be kept handy for easy reference
whenever needed.
2 Temporarily remove all removable parts from the cooktop that could fall and cause personal injury or
damage to objects (burners, crowns and flame caps) during the attachment procedures These parts
must be refitted before using the appliance.
The measurements supplied in the tables referring to the figure below must be followed when attaching
the appliance to the support structure.
