Dacor DRT304 Installation Instructions - Page 6

Installation Requirements Cabinet and Countertop Layout warning To avoid the risk of fire or personal injury, all minimum and maximum specified clearances on this and the following pages must be maintained or exceeded. General Considerations • The minimum distance from the back of the cooktop to a combustible rear wall is 2 1/2" (6.4 cm) minimum (Figure 1). • Installation of a non-combustible material* (up to the hood) or a backsplash is always recommended, and mandatory if the distance to the back wall from the cooktop is less than 2 1/2" (Figure 2). When installing a backguard, use only Dacor model numbers AEB3009 (for model DRT304S), AEB3609, AEB3612 (for model DRT366S). * Consult local codes and ordinances for acceptable non-combustible materials. Combustible rear wall 2 1/2" (6.4 cm) min. to combustible rear wall FIGURE 1 Combustible rear wall Backguard mandatory if gap from back of cooktop to combustible wall is less than 2 1/2" FIGURE 2 • Carefully check the location where the cooktop is to be installed. For best performance, the cooktop should be installed away from drafts caused by doors, windows and heating and air conditioning outlets. To reduce the risk of personal injury from reaching over a hot appliance, avoid cabinet installations directly above. • To reduce the risk of personal injury and to reduce accumulated smoke in the room, Dacor strongly recommends installing a range hood. A hood should project forward a minimum of five (5) inches beyond the face of the cabinets. • The installation must allow access to the underside of the cooktop for service and inspection purposes, including the ability to turn off the cooktop gas supply valve and electrical outlet. • All contact surfaces between the cooktop and the counter must be solid and level. • The countertop overhang on the sides of the cutout shown on the following pages covers the recessed portions of the cooktop behind the control panel and creates a seamless look for the installation. • IMPORTANT: When installing the cooktop into a laminated or synthetic countertop, radius the corners of the cutout to help avoid cracking. Consult the countertop manufacturer's instructions for minimum corner radius, reinforcement and heat protection requirements. Gas and Electric Service Location • The gas supply piping, gas shut-off valve and the electrical outlet must be located so they do not interfere with the cooktop when it is installed. If installing another appliance in the cabinet below, allow for the routing of gas and electrical service out the back of the unit. • The shaded area on the facing page shows the recommended location of the gas inlet and the electrical outlet. For replacement purposes, the location of the existing utilities may be utilized provided they do not interfere with the sides or rear of the cooktop. Check local building codes for permissible utility locations. • For best performance and to minimize gas pressure loss, attach the gas supply regulator as close as possible to the cooktop gas inlet. The installation must: • Allow for access to the gas shut-off valve and regulator when the unit is installed. • Allow for access to the electrical outlet, when the cooktop is in place so that the power cord may be easily disconnected if the unit needs service. • Allow the 32" (81.3 cm) power cord to reach the electrical outlet. 4