PLANNING THE INSTALLATION
RECOMMENDED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION
Install components in the following order:
A. Vent Hood
B. Backguard System (sold separately)
C.Cooktop
1.Locate cooktop according to cooktop installation instructions.
2.Measure distance from counter surface to top of trim on cooktop adding 1/8” for backguard clearance.
3.Transfer this measurement to the wall. This will mark the bottom of your backguard.
4.From this line measure
5.Follow vent hood manufacturer’s installation instructions to install vent hood.
6.Follow backguard installation instructions to install backguard.
7.Connect gas and electric connections and slide cooktop into position.
NOTE:
A manual gas supply valve must be installed. See page 16.
UNPACKING AND HANDLING
CAUTION:
Proper equipment and adequate manpower must be used in moving the cooktop to avoid personal injury or damage to the unit.
MOVING AND PLACING THE COOKTOP
The cooktops have a shipping weight of approximately 228 pounds (36" models) and 324 pounds (48" models). After removal of packing materials, it is recommended that the grates and drip pan (below knobs) be removed to facilitate handling. This will reduce the weight to about 150 pounds.
■DO NOT REMOVE THE GRILL OR GRIDDLE ASSEMBLIES.
NOTE:
If a solid side cabinet wall exists on one or both sides, you will need to notch the front corner of the cabinet to match the counter top notch and to provide clearance for the cooktop front (see page 14).
It may be necessary to remove the cooktop knobs to pass through some doorways. With the knobs removed a
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