Step 2: Cabinet Preparation - Thermador PRD304EG Installation Manual

Step 2: Cabinet Preparation

1. The range is a free standing unit. If the unit is to be placed adjacent to cabinets,
the clearances shown in Figure 1 are required. The same clearances apply to
island installations, except for the overhead cabinets, which must have a space
wide enough to accept the flared island hood, as indicated in Figure 1.
2. These ranges may be recessed into the cabinets beyond the edge of the front
face of the oven (See Figure 2a and Figure 2b).
CAUTION
In these installations, the door and cabinet can cause a pinching hazard.
3. The gas and electrical supply should be within the zones shown in Figure 3a.
Note: The maximum depth of over head cabinets installed on either side of the hood is
13".
A 40-inch minimum clearance is required between the top of the cooking surface
and the bottom of an unprotected cabinet. A 36-inch distance can be used when the
bottom of the wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less than 1/4 inch of a flame
retardant material covered with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015 inch
(0.4 mm) thick stainless steel, 0.024 inch (0.6 mm) aluminum, or 0.020 inch (0.5
mm) thick copper. Flame retardant materials bear the mark:
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC. CLASSIFIED MINERAL AND FIBER
BOARDS SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS
Followed by the flame spread and smoke ratings. These designations are shown as
"FHC (FIame Spread/Smoke Developed)." Materials with "O" flame spread ratings
are flame retardant. Local codes may allow other flame spread ratings.
4. Any openings in the wall behind the range and in the floor under the range must
be sealed.
5. When there is less than a 12" horizontal clearance between combustible mate-
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rial and the back edge of the range above the cooking surface, a Thermador
Low Back or Pot and Pan Shelf must be installed. (See Figure 2a). When clear-
ance to combustible material
used. (See Figure 2b). Figures 2a and 2b indicate the space required for each
type of backguard.
6. Always keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline
and other flammable vapors and liquids.
7. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air to the unit.
8. A (4) inch minimum clearance is needed when the range is installed beside a
combustible side wall.
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s defined in the "National Fuel Gas Code" (ANSI Z223.1, Current Edition).
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is over 12", a Thermador Island Trim may be
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