Thermador CIT304TM Installation Instructions - Page 5

Before you begin Beforyubegin Tools and parts needed ▯ Phillips Head Screwdriver ▯ Pencil ▯ Drill with ¼" (6 mm) bit ▯ Jigsaw ▯ Tape Measure Note: Additional materials may be necessary for installation in solid surface countertops. Contact the countertop manufacturer. Parts included 0.015" (0.4 mm) stainless steel, 0.024" (0.6 mm) aluminum or 0.020" (0.5 mm) copper. Verify that the cabinets above the cooktop are a maximum of B=13" (330 mm) deep. % $ ▯ Hold down brackets (4) ▯ Clamping screws #10-32 x 2 ^" (63.8 mm) (4) ▯ Sheet metal screws #8 x \" (9.5 mm) (4) Cabinet Requirements The distance from the top of the cooktop to the bottom of cabinets above must be a minimum of A=30" (762 mm). This distance can be reduced to A=24" (610 mm) when the bottom of the wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less than ¼" (6.35 mm) flame-retardant millboard covered with not less than no. 28 gauge sheet metal, Countertop Requirements 9 WARNING To reduce the risk of ignition of surrounding combustible materials, install at least 2" (51 mm) from both sidewalls and the rear wall. The countertop must be level and horizontal. The stability of the countertop must be maintained after the cut-out has been made. Solid surface countertops often require special installations. For example, heat-reflective tape and rounded corners may be necessary. Contact the countertop manufacturer for instructions specific to your countertop. Prepare Installation Space PrepaInstlaionSpace Create the cut-out in the countertop according to the installation diagram. The angle of the cut surface to the countertop must be 90°. The lateral cut-out edges must be flat in order to ensure that the retaining springs are positioned properly on the appliance. With multi-layered countertops, secure strips laterally in the cut-out if necessary. After creating cut-out, remove shavings. Seal cut surfaces in a heat- and water-resistant manner. Observe minimum distance between device underside and cabinet surfaces of 3/8" (10 mm). The worktop into which the cooktop is installed must be heat-resistant up to 140° F (90 °C). The worktop must be reinforced if it is less than 13/16 inch (20 mm) thick. If the thickness of the worktop into which the cooktop is installed does not comply with the specifications, reinforce the worktop using a fire- and water-resistant material until it reaches the minimum thickness. Otherwise, sufficient stability cannot be assured. ▯ The worktop into which the cooktop is installed should withstand loads of approx. 133 lbs (60 kg). ▯ Confirm the cooktop is level only after it has been installed. 5