Bosch NGT73 Installation Instructions Manual

STEEL GAS COOKTOPS with FULL-SURFACE GRATES
PLEASE READ INSTRUCTION BEFORE PROCEEDING
IMPORTANT:
INSTALLER:
OWNER:

Important Safety Instructions

• Installation must conform with local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the Na-
tional Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1.
• The appliance must be electrically grounded in
accordance with local codes or, in the absence
of local codes, with the National Electrical Code
ANSI/NFPA 70, latest edition. (In Canada, in-
stallation must be in accordance with the CAN
1-B149.1 and .2 Installation Codes for Gas Burn-
ing Appliances and/or local codes)
• This appliance has been tested in accordance
with ANS Z21.1, Standard for Household
Cooking Appliances (USA) and in accordance
with CANl.l-M81 Interim Reqt #58 Domestic
Gas Cooktops (CANADA).
WARNING: Improper installation, ad-
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justment, alteration, service or main-
tenance can cause injury or property damage.
Refer to this manual. For assistance or addi-
tional information consult a qualified installer,
service agency, manufacturer or the gas sup-
plier.
• The cooktop must be used in conjunction with
a suitable ventilation system.
Power Requirements and Grounding
Power Supply: 120 Volts, 15 Ampere, 60 Hz. This
appliance is factory equipped with a 5-foot power
supply cord with a 3-prong grounding plug (with
polarized parallel blades).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL
30" MODELS: NGT73, NGP73
36" MODELS: NGT93, NGP93
Save these instructions for the local electrical inspector's use.
Please leave these Installation Instructions with this unit for the owner.
Please retain these instructions for future reference.
Do Not Discard This Sheet
TO PREVENT ELECTRICAL SHOCK, THE
THIRD GROUND PRONG SHOULD NOT UN-
DER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, BE CUT OR
REMOVED. IT MUST BE PLUGGED INTO A
MATCHING GROUNDING TYPE RECEPTACLE
AND CONNECTED TO A CORRECTLY POLAR-
IZED 120-VOLT CIRCUIT. A separate circuit is
recommended which is in compliance with the
NEC.
If there is any doubt as to whether the wall recep-
tacle is property grounded, the customer should
have it checked by a qualified electrician.
CAUTION: Before you plug in an electrical
cord, be sure all controls are in the OFF posi-
tion.
Gas Requirements
Supply Pressure
Natural Gas - 6 inches water column
(14.9 Millibars) minimum.
Propane Gas - 11 inches water column
(27.4 Millibars) minimum.
The maximum gas pressure to this appliance is
not to exceed 14.0 inches water column (34.9 Mil-
libars).
PROPANE GAS INSTALLATION (NGT models only)
Note: NGP models cannot be converted for propane
use.
The propane gas tank must be equipped with its
own high pressure regulator in addition to the pres-
sure regulator supplied with this unit.
The cooktop is shipped from the factory for use
with natural gas. For use with LP, a conversion kit
is required and must be purchased separately.
Contact BSH or your retailer to obtain kit #
NEZ1065. A qualified technician or installer must
do the conversion.
Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted
according to manufacturer's instructions.