Installing The Pressure Regulator; Securing The Cooktop In The Countertop - Bosch NGM5458UC Installation Instructions Manual

en-us Installation procedure
Attach the hold-down brackets to the underside of the
4.
cooktop with the provided short screws. Loosely tighten
the screws so the clamps do not move freely. Rotate
the hold-down brackets so that the appliance can be
placed in the cutout.
Note: The rating plate will not be accessible after installa-
tion. Make a note of your appliance's details or refer to the
enclosed appliance certificate.
→ "Rating plate location", Page 16
4.2 Installing the pressure regulator
WARNING
Do not attempt any adjustment of the pressure regulator,
except when converting to propane. Adjustments could
lead to leaks or cause incorrect gas pressure to the appli-
ance.
Make sure the used gas connection line is not connected
to the gas supply, before carrying out the following steps.
Note: All pipe connections must be sealed in accordance
with local codes.
Identify the parts of the pressure regulator.
1.
a Appliance manifold connection
b Conversion cap
c Pressure regulator
d Arrow on pressure regulator, shows the direc-
tion of gas flow
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Apply Teflon® tape on the threads of the manifold pipe.
2.
Install the pressure regulator (supplied with cooktop) to
the gas inlet with the gas flow arrow facing the manifold
inlet.
Firmly hand tighten the regulator, then further tighten ¼
3.
turn to a maximum of one complete turn. Align the regu-
lator so that the conversion cap is easily accessible.
4.
WARNING Never reuse a gas connector. Re-
peated bending, flexing, or extreme vibration will cause
metal fatigue and must be avoided.
Apply Teflon® tape to the male threads, then connect a
new ½" metal flex line or fixed metal pipe connection to
the pressure regulator.
Note: For installations with little space, use a 90° street
elbow (not supplied) to orient the regulator horizontally.
4.3 Securing the cooktop in the countertop
The cooktop must be secured from below using the hold-
down brackets provided.
WARNING
Before installing, turn power OFF at the service panel.
Lock service panel to prevent power from being turned
▶
ON accidentally.
1.
CAUTION Do not let the cooktop drop into place.
Make sure that the cooktop is supported along the
▶
edges when carefully placing it into the cutout.
Turn the cooktop over carefully making sure not to dam-
age the pressure regulator and gas line.
Place the cooktop carefully into the countertop
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cutout, pulling it towards the front of the cutout
Lower the rear of the cooktop so that is rests flat on
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the counter ⁠ .
Center the cooktop left and right in the cutout
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⁠ .
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