Bosch HDS8055U Installation Instructions - Page 6

9 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Do not use an adapter. If required by the National Electrical Code (or Canadian Electrical Code), this appliance must be installed on a separate branch circuit. The circuit breaker should have a contact separation of at least 3 mm on all poles. Installer - show the owner the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference. Refer to rating label for more information. See "How to Obtain Warranty Service" under "Technical Service" for rating label location. Gas Safety Install a gas shutoff valve near the appliance. It must be easily accessible in an emergency. Leak testing must be conducted by the installer according to the instructions in this manual. The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing at pressures in excess of ½ psi (3.5 kPa). The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than ½ psi (3.5 kPa). The minimum supply pressure must be 1" water column above the manifold pressure printed on the rating label. The maximum supply pressure must not exceed 14.0 inches water column (34.9 Millibars). A metal flex line or fixed metal pipe shall be used to connect gas to the appliance. If a metal gas line cannot be used, consult your local certified electrician or local electric codes for proper grounding. IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: Burning gas cooking fuel generates some by-products which are on the list of substances which are known by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. To minimize exposure to these substances, always operate this unit according to the instructions contained in this booklet and provide good ventilation. Proposition 65 Warning: This product may contain a chemical known to the State of California, which can cause cancer or reproductive harm. Therefore, the packaging of your product may bear the following label as required by California: 67$7(2)&$/,)251,$352326,7,21:$51,1*  :$51,1* &DQFHUDQG5HSURGXFWLYH+DUPZZZ3:DUQLQJVFDJRY Propane Gas Installation The propane gas tank must be equipped with its own high pressure regulator. In addition, the regulator supplied with this unit must also be used. The appliance is shipped from the factory for use with natural gas. It must be converted for use with propane. A qualified technician or installer must do the conversion. This appliance has been certified for safe operation up to a height of 10,000 ft. Exception: To use it with propane gas, the appliance must be converted in accordance with the propane conversion instructions. For Massachusetts installations: ▯ Installation must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber or gas fitter qualified or licensed by the state, province or region where this appliance is being installed. ▯ Shut-off valve must be a "T" handle gas cock. ▯ Flexible gas connector must not be longer than 36 inches. Installer - show the owner where the gas shut-off valve is located. Related Equipment Safety The appliance should only be used if installed by a qualified technician in accordance with these installation instructions and all applicable regulations and codes. The manufacturer is not responsible for damages resulting from incorrect installation. Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance. Destroy the packaging after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging material. Never modify or alter the construction of the appliance. For example, do not remove leveling legs, panels, wire covers or anti-tip brackets/screws. To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surface units, cabinet storage space located above the surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5 inches (127 mm) beyond the bottom of the cabinet. Verify that cabinets above the cooktop are a maximum of 13" (330 mm) deep. When installing a cooktop over a single oven, be sure to follow both the oven's and cooktop's installation manuals. Ventilation Recommendations We strongly recommend the installation of a ventilation hood above this appliance. The hood must be installed according to instructions furnished with the hood. CAUTION The appliance should not be installed with a ventilation system that blows air downward toward the burners. This type of ventilation system may cause ignition and combustion problems with the gas cooking appliance resulting in personal injury or unintended operation. 6