Thermador CIT304YB Installation Instructions - Page 7

¡ An opening at the top to the rear of the cabinet. ¡ If the minimum clearance of 13/16" (20 mm) is not provided at the rear of the cabinet, you must create an opening on the underside. Installation procedure en-us Installation procedure 4 Installation procedure Installation procedure Follow these instructions to install the cooktop into the countertop. CAUTION Sharp edges. ▶ Use protective gloves when installing the appliance. CAUTION The appliance is heavy. ▶ It is recommended that two people install this appliance. 4.1 Installing the heat shield For safety reasons, the heat shield must be properly installed when closed cabinets are used. This prevents components from overheating as a result of the recirculation of hot air from the cooktop. The heat shield is the same width as the cooktop. CAUTION Sharp edges. ▶ Use protective gloves when installing the heat shield. Requirement: You have unpacked the cooktop. ▶ For shipping, the heat shield is screwed to the bottom of the cooktop. Unscrew the fastening screw on heat shield. ¡ If the inside of the cabinet is no wider than 29 ½" (750 mm), make cutouts in the side panels. min. 3¾" (95) a The heat shield will be able to rotate freely. ¡ If the appliance is installed in an island unit or another installation that is not described here, you must ensure that the cooktop is sufficiently ventilated. 7