Step 6: Backguard Installation

Low Back and Flush Island Trim Model Numbers

Rangetop

12” Low Back

Flush Island Trim

Size

(sold separately)

 

 

 

 

30”

PA30GLBC

Included with rangetop

36”

PA36GLBC

Included with rangetop

48”

PA48GLBC

Included with rangetop

 

 

 

For island installations and other installations with over 12” (305 mm) clearance, the included Flush Island Trim may be used. A Low Back guard must be installed when there is less than a 12" (305 mm) clearance between combustible materials and back edge of cooktop. (See Figure 1 and Figure 5.) Clearances from non-combustible materials are not part of the ANSI Z21.1 scope and are not certified by CSA. Clearances of less than 12” (305 mm) must be approved by the local codes and/or by the local authority having jurisdiction.

Attach the backguard before sliding the appliance into the final installed position. Follow Steps A through E below:

a.Depending on model, remove the 2 or 3 stainless Torx screws in the front face of the included Flush Island Trim. Lift up to fully remove the Flush Island Trim (A, Figure 12).

b.Slide the support brackets between the two rangetop chassis back panels. Secure each bracket with 4 x 1½” (38 mm) screws (B, Figure 12).

c.Slide backguard over the two brackets on the rear of the rangetop. Fasten them together with 8 x 1½” (38 mm) screws (C, Figure 12).

d.Fasten the front of the backguard to the rangetop with 2 or 3 x ½” (12.7 mm) screws (D, Figure 12).

e.Place the backguard cap on top and secure using 2 x ½” (12.7 mm) stainless screws (E, Figure 12).

c.) Slide backguard over support brackets & secure with 8 x 1½” (38 mm) screws

b.) Install support brackets with 8 x 1½” (38 mm) screws

a.) Remove Flush Island Trim

e.) Fasten cap with 2 x ½”

(12.7 mm) screws

d.) Secure front with ½” (12.7 mm) stainless screws

Figure 12: Low Back Attachment

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Thermador PCG36, PCG48 Backguard Installation, Low Back and Flush Island Trim Model Numbers Rangetop, PA30GLBC, PA36GLBC
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PCG30, PCG48, PCG36 specifications

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