Thermador PCG364WL Installation Instructions - Page 8

Installation clearances • To ensure professional results, the cabinet and countertop openings should be prepared by a qualified cabinet worker. • The same clearances apply to island installations, except for the overhead cabinets, which must have a space wide enough to accept the island hood. • See the Ventilation Planning Guide for recommended hood options. Due to the high heat of the burners, installing a microwave oven with a ventilation system over the appliance is not recommended on anything other than the 30'' 5-Burner. Refer to the OTR manufacturer's installation manual for clearances. • The rangetop is designed to hang from the countertop by its flanges. The countertop however must be strong enough to support this rangetop. It may be necessary to add a supporting cleat along each side or a 2 x 4 corner brace (see page 10). Another alternative would be to construct a deck to set the rangetop on. • The rangetop can be installed in various positions with the front either flush or projecting, depending on the countertop's depth. • The gas and electrical supply must be located in an area that is accessible without requiring removal of the rangetop. • The shaded area behind the appliance indicates an opportunity to discolor the back wall under certain cooking conditions. • There must be a minimum of 5'' (127 mm) side clearance from the appliance to combustible vertical surfaces above the 36'' (914 mm) counter height. • Within the 5'' (127 mm) side clearance to combustible vertical surfaces above 36'' (91.4 cm), the maximum wall cabinet depth must be 13'' (330 mm). • Wall cabinets within this 5'' (127 mm) side clearance must be 18'' (45.7 cm) above the 36'' (914 mm) high countertop. • There is a 36'' (914 mm) minimum clearance required between the top of the cooking surface and the bottom of an unprotected cabinet. A 30'' (762 mm) clearance can be used when the bottom of the wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less than 1/4'' (6 mm) of a flame retardant material covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015'' (0.38 mm) thick stainless steel, 0.024'' (0.61 mm) aluminum, or 0.02'' (0.51 mm) thick copper. • Establish the centerline of the appliance's desired location. It should be the same as the center of the overhead ventilation hood. • Cut the openings for the following installations: • Wall installation, see page 10. • Island installation, see page 10. REAR CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: • To avoid staining on the back wall, high temperature, non-porous construction materials suitable for use in a cooking environment are recommended. • Models PCG305xx, PRD305xx, and PRD606xx are suitable for 0'' rear clearance to combustible surfaces. • All Other Models: • When using the included Island Trim a minimum 6" (152 mm)* rear clearance is required to a combustible surface*. • When installing against a combustible surface, a Thermador® Low Backguard is required for a 0'' rear clearance to the combustible surface. A Thermador Low Backguard must be purchased separately. • A rear clearance to a surface covered in a noncombustible material (metal, ceramic tile, brick, marble, or stone)* is 0'' when using the included Island Trim. *Clearances of less than 6'' (152 mm) should be approved by the local codes and/or by the local authority having jurisdiction.  Clearances from non-combustible materials are not part of the ANSI Z21.1 scope and are not certified by CSA. NOTES: • If a solid side cabinet wall exists on one or both sides, you will need to notch the front corner of the cabinet to match the countertop notch and to allow clearance for the rangetop front (see Detail A, page 10). • If a supporting deck is used, the sides or bottom of the cutout may be solid combustible or noncombustible material. If the bottom is solid, provide a 12'' by 12'' (305 mm x 305 mm) cutout in the left rear corner of the supporting deck. This will provide clearance for the gas inlet and power cord. • Always keep appliance area clean and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids. • DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air to the unit. Page. 6