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Installation instructions
Dimensions and clearances
Installation clearances and protection of combustible surfaces shall comply with the current local regulations eg. AS/NZS5601.1:2010 Gas Installations code. Installation shall comply with the dimensions in Fig. 1, bearing in mind the following requirements:
Overhead Clearances
In no case shall the clearance above the highest part of the cooker be less than 600 mm or, for an overhead exhaust fan, 750 mm. AII other
Rear and Side Clearances
Where the distance from the periphery of the nearest burner to any vertical combustible surface is less than 200 mm, the surface shall be protected in accordance with the standards to a height of not less than 150 mm above the cooking surface for the full width or depth of the cooking surface.
Where the distance from the periphery of the nearest burner to any horizontal combustible surface is less than 200 mm, the horizontal surface shall be more than 10 mm below the surface of the cooking surface, or the horizontal surface shall be above the pan support (see requirements for vertical combustible surfaces above).
Protection of combustible surfaces
The standards above specify that, where required, protection shall ensure that the surface temperature of combustible surfaces does not exceed 65°C above room temperature.
Do not install the cooker near flammable materials (eg curtains).
