Cabinet Requirements; Countertop Requirements - Thermador CEM304 Installation Instructions Manual

Cabinet Requirements
CAUTION:
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over
heated surface units, cabinet storage space located above the surface
units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be provided, the risk
can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a
minimum of 5 in. (127 mm) beyond the bottom of the cabinets.
Figure 1 - Cabinet Requirements
Cabinet Bottom Building Side
(Unprotected) _,, Wall
Building Back
Wall
Countertop Requirements
Cooking
Surface
This unit is designed for installation in the counter top with zero clearance to adja-
cent walls and projecting surfaces constructed of combustible materials. A 30-
inch (76.2 cm) minimum clearance is required between the top of the cooktop and
the bottom of an unprotected cabinet. A 24-inch (60.9 cm) minimum distance is
necessary when the bottom of the wood or metal cabinet is protected by not less
than 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) 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 (Flame Spread)/(Smoke Developed)." Materials with "O" flame spread
ratings are flame retardant. Local codes may allow other flame spread ratings.
The minimum horizontal clearance from the sides and back edge of the cooktop to
the adjacent vertical combustible walls is 0 (zero) inches.
The cutout dimensions depend upon whether the installation is for replacement,
new construction, or installation in a solid surface countertop material, such as
Surel
TM,
Corian® etc. These materials require larger cutouts, use of heat reflec-
tive tape and rounded corners. Always consult the countertop manufacturer for
specific installation instructions.
Figure 2 - Countertop Requirements
2-1/2"
(63,8 mm)
Setback Distance
(from front edge of counter-
top to front edge of cutout)
,1" (25.4 ram) Flat Area
1-1/4" (31 8 ram) Flat Area
J
1" (25.4 ram) Flat Area
C
1" (25.4 ram)
Flat Area
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