Thermador PRD486GDHU Installation Instructions - Page 5

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. 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 Electric Power Supply: (See page 13 for specifications.) 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 must not exceed 14.0 inches water column (34.9 mb) from the propane gas tank to the pressure 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 • UL 923, Standard for the Safety of Microwave Cooking Appliances • UL 507, Standard for the Safety of Electric Fans • ANSI Z21.1, American National Standard for Household Cooking Gas Appliances • CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 113-M1984 Fans and Ventilators • 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. 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. Step 1: Ventilation Requirements It is strongly recommended that a suitable exhaust hood be installed above the range. Downdraft ventilation should not be used. The Table on page 4 indicates the ventilation hood options and blower capacity guidelines that are recommended for use with all Thermador ranges. 1. Select Hood and Blower Models: • For wall installations, the hood width must, at a minimum, equal the width of the range cooking surface. Where space permits, a hood larger in width than the cooking surface may be desirable for improved ventilation performance. • For island installations, the hood width should overhang the range cooking surface by a minimum of 3" on each side. Important: Ventilation hoods and blowers are designed for use with single wall ducting. However, some local building codes or inspectors may require double wall ducting. Consult local building codes and/or local agencies, before starting, to assure that hood and duct installation will meet local requirements. Do not install a microwave oven/ventilator combination above the range, as these type of units do not provide the proper ventilation and are not suitable for use with the range. 2. Hood Placement: • For best smoke elimination, the lower edge of the hood should be installed 30" above the range cooking surface. (See Figure 1). • If the hood contains any combustible materials (i.e. a wood covering), it must be installed a minimum of 40" above the cooking surface. NOTICE: Most range hoods contain combustible components which must be considered when planning the installation. 3. Consider Make-Up Air: • Due to the high volume of ventilation air, a source of outside replacement air is recommended. This is particularly important for tightly sealed and insulated homes. • A qualified heating and ventilating contractor should be consulted. English 3