Step 2: Cabinet Preparation - Thermador PD304 Installation Instructions Manual

1. The range is a free standing unit. If the unit is to
be placed adjacent to cabinets, the clearances
shown in Fig. 1 are required. The same clear-
ances 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 Fig. 1.
2. The 36" ranges may be recessed into the cabi-
nets beyond the edge of the front face of the
oven (See Figures 2A and 2B).
3. The gas and electrical supply should be within
the zones shown in Fig. 3A.
4. The maximum depth of over head cabinets in-
stalled on either side of the hood is 13".
CAUTION
In these installations, the door and cabinet
can cause a pinching hazard.
NOTE: The maximum depth of over head cabinets
installed on either side of the hood is 13".
A 36-inch minimum clearance is required between
the top of the range and the bottom of an unpro-
tected cabinet. A 30-inch minimum distance is nec-
essary 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.

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5. Any openings in the wall behind the range and
in the floor under the range must be sealed.
6. When there is less than a 12" horizontal clear-
ance between combustible material ∆ and the
back edge of the range above the cooking
surface, a Thermador Low Back or High Shelf
backguard must be installed. (See Fig. 2A). When
clearance to combustible material ∆ is over 12",
a Thermador Island Trim may be used. (See Fig.
2B). Figures 2A and 2B indicate the space
required for each type of backguard.
7. Always keep appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other flam-
mable vapors and liquids.
8. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air to the unit.