Thermador PRD486EDG Installation Instructions - Page 4
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Important Installation Information GAS TYPE VERIFICATION Verify the type of gas supplied to the location. Ensure that the appliance is connected to the type of gas for which it is certified. All models are certified for use with natural gas. Field conversion of the appliance for use with propane gas supply will require a conversion kit. IMPORTANT • A backguard must be utilized when there is less than a 12" horizontal clearance between combustible materials and the back edge of the range. The Thermador Low Back backguard must be ordered separately and installed at the rear of the range. For island installations and other installations with more than 12" clearance, an optional stainless steel Island Trim is available to cover the backguard mounting flanges. • Verify that the appliance is correct for the type of gas being provided. Refer to Step 5 on Page 12 before proceeding with the installation. Gas Supply : Natural Gas - 6 inch water column, (14.9 mb) min., 14 inch (34.9 mb) maximum Propane Gas - 11 inch water column, (27.4 mb), min. 14 inch (34.9 mb) maximum This appliance has been tested in accordance with ANSI Z21.1, Standard for Household Cooking Appliances (USA) and in accordance with CAN 1.1-M81 Domestic Gas Ranges (Canadian). It is strongly recommended that this appliance be installed in conjunction with a suitable overhead vent hood. (See Step 1 for Ventilation Requirements.) Due to the high heat capability of this unit, particular attention should be paid to the hood and duct work installation to assure it meets local building codes. Check local building codes for the proper method of appliance installation. Local codes vary. Installation, electrical connections and grounding must comply with all applicable codes. In the absence of local codes the appliance should be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/ NFPA 54 current issue and National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70- current issue. In Canada, installation must be in accordance with the CAN 1-B149.1 and .2 - Installation Codes for Gas Burning Appliances and/ or local codes. • UL 923, Standard for the Safety of Microwave Cooking Appliances • UL 507, Standard for the Safety of Electric Fans • ANSIZ21.1, AmericanNationalStandardforHouse- hold Cooking Gas Appliances • CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 113-M1984 Fans and Ventila- tors • CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61-M89 Household Cooking Ranges It is the responsibility of the owner and the installer to determine if additional requirements and/or standards apply to specific installations. This appliance is equipped with an intermittent/interrupted ignition device that cycles the two far left surface burners on and off when in the ExtraLow® setting. Due to the high heat of the cooktop burners, installing a microwave oven with a ventilation system over the cooktop is not recommended. CAUTION To eliminate risk of burns or fire caused by reaching over heated surface units, cabinet storage located above the surface units should be avoided. CAUTION: When connecting the unit to propane gas, make certain the propane gas tank is equipped with its own high pressure regulator in addition to the pressure regulator supplied with the range. The maximum gas pressure to this appliance is not to exceed 14.0 inches water column (34.9 mb) from the propane gas tank to the regulator. CAUTION This unit is designed as a cooking appliance. Based on safety considerations, never use it for warming or heating a room. This appliance complies with one or more of the following standards: • UL 858, Standard for the Safety of Household Electric Ranges 1