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Installation instructions
Before you install the cooktop, make sure that the benchtop is square and level, and no structural members interfere with space requirements
the benchtop is made of a heat-resistant material
the cooktop will not be installed directly above a dishwasher, as the humidity may damage the
cooktop
the installation will comply with all clearance requirements and applicable standards and
regulations
a suitable isolating switch providing full disconnection from the mains power supply is
incorporated in the permanent wiring, mounted and positioned to comply with the local wiring
rules and regulations. The isolating switch must be of an approved type and provide a 3 mm air
gap contact separation in all poles (or in all active [phase] conductors if the local wiring rules
allow for this variation of the requirements)
the isolating switch will be easily accessible to the customer with the cooktop installed
you consult local building authorities and by-laws if in doubt regarding installation
you use heat-resistant and easy-to-clean finishes (such as ceramic tiles) for the wall surfaces
surrounding the cooktop.
When you have installed the cooktop, make sure that the power supply cable is not accessible through cupboard doors or drawers
there is adequate flow of fresh air from outside the cabinetry to the base of the cooktop
if the cooktop is installed directly above an oven or its base is accessible through a cupboard
or drawer space after installation, a thermal protection barrier is installed below the base of the
cooktop (see Fig.1)
the isolating switch is easily accessible by the customer
you complete the ‘Final checklist’ at the end of these installation instructions.
The thermal protection barrier must be: removable
heat-resistant
made from low thermal conductivity
material
at least 20 mm below the base of the
cooktop to ensure adequate ventilation
20 mm min.
Fig. 1 Thermal protection barrier
< Fresh air from
outside the
cabinetry