GE PP950BMBB Installation Instructions - Page 4

Installation Instructions Preparing the Opening 1 The following MINIMUM clearance dimensions must be maintained. 13" MAX. Depth of uprotected overhead cabinets 1-1/2" MIN. Clearance from cutout to side wall on the right of the unit 30" MIN. Clearance from countertop to unprotected overhead surface 15" MIN. Height from countertop to nearest cabinet on either side of unit 2" MIN. Clearance from cutout to side wall on the left of the unit If a 30" clearance between the cooking surface and overhead combustible materials or metal cabinets cannot be maintained, a minimum clearance of 24" is required and the underside of the cabinets above the cooktop must be protected with not less than 1/4" insulating millboard covered with sheet metal not less than 0.0122" thick. 2 OVERALL COOKTOP DIMENSIONS 29-3/4" (29-7/8" SS) Cooktop 19-1/4" 21-3/8" (21-1/2" SS) 3-1/4" Front 4-5/8" Rear at the conduit location 28" 6-1/4" Rear on Model PP945 & PP950 4 Cutout dimensions of the countertop To insure accuracy, it is best to make a template when cutting the opening in the counter. 1-3/4" Min. Between cutout and the wall behind the cooktop 28-1/2" length of cut 2-1/2" Min. from front edge of cutout and front edge of countertop 19-5/8" width of cut JXTR32X CUTOUT FILLER TRIM KIT: A filler trim kit is available for use if your countertop cutout is larger than the dimensions shown, up to 29-13/16" x 20-7/16". O rder JXTR32X to reduce the cutout opening for installation of this cooktop. This kit may be ordered from your GE Dealer. 5 Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and cabinets around the cooktop can withstand heat (up to 200°F) generated by cooktop. Wall covering, cabinets and countertop must withstand heat up to 200°F. 3 Five inches (5") minimum vertical clearance between the cooktop bottom and any combustible surfaces. 5" Min. Vertical Clearance 4