GE Monogram Professional Rangetop Safety Information, Before You Begin, Vent hood Combinations

Safety Information

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

•IMPORTANT — Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.

•IMPORTANT — Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

•Note to Installer — Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.

•Note to Consumer — Keep these instructions with your Owner’s Manual for future reference.

•Completion Time — 1 to 3 hours.

•Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the warranty. See Owner’s Manual for warranty information.

WARNING

This appliance must be properly grounded. See “Electric Supply.”

For Monogram local service in your area, 1.800.444.1845.

For Monogram Service in Canada, call 1.800.561.3344.

For Monogram Parts and Accessories, call 1.800.626.2002.

If you received a damaged rangetop, you should contact your dealer.

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:

•This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.

•When using ball type gas shut off valves, they shall be T-handle type.

•A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.

Vent hood Combinations:

It is recommended that these rangetops be installed in conjunction with a suitable overhead vent hood.

•Install a hood with at least 1200 CFM above a 48" wide rangetop.

•Install a hood with at least 600 CFM above a 36” rangetop.

Due to the high heat capacity of this unit, particular attention should be paid to the hood and ductwork installation to assure it meets local building codes.

WARNING:

Clearances to horizontal surfaces above the rangetop, measured to the cooking surface:

•Installations without a hood require 48” minimum to combustibles.

•A custom hood installation with exposed horizontal combustibles surfaces must have an Auto-On feature.

•For other installations with a hood, refer to hood installation instructions for specific hood clearances.

CAUTION:

These rangetops are extremely heavy. Due to the weight and size of the rangetop and to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the product:

TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION.

Installation must conform with local codes. In the absence of local codes, the rangetop must comply with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1/ NFPA 54, latest edition and National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 latest addition. In Canada, installation must conform with the current Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1 or the current Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2, and with local codes where applicable. This rangetop has been design-certified by CSA International according to ANSI Z21.1, latest edition and Canadian Gas Association according to CAN/CGA-1.1 latest edition.

Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

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