Verifying The Package Contents; Installation Planning; Cabinet Preparation Pages - Dacor PGM304 Installation Instructions Manual

Verifying the Package Contents
Use & Care Manual
Hold Down Brackets
Cleaning Kit (Stainless Steel Model Only)
Grates
Burner Sets
Gas Pressure Regulator
Installation Planning
Cabinet/Countertop Preparation
The installation of this built-in appliance must be
completed by a qualified appliance technician
or contractor, Proper installation is the owner's
responsibility,
Carefully check the location where the cooktop
is to be installed. The cooktop should be
placed for convenient access, but away from
drafts that may be caused by open doors and
windows or by HVAC duct outlets. Make certain
that gas and electrical power can be provided
in the selected locations. Plan the installation
so that all minimum clearances are met or
exceeded. Dimensions shown provide minimum
clearances, unless otherwise noted.
_} WARNINGS:
1. To reduce the risk of personal
injury caused by reaching
over a hot appliance, cabinet
storage space located directly
above the cooktop should be
avoided.
2. Keep appliance area clear
and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
3. Failure to provide proper
clearances may result in a fire
hazard !
4. Do not store combustible
materials or items adversely
affected by heat immediately
below the cooktop.
5. The back edge of the cooktop
must remain a minimum
of 2 1/2" (64mm) from any
combustible backsplash
material. This will require
special cabinet and countertop
dimensions.
1.
NOTES:
If cabinet storage space is to
be provided directly above the
cooktop, the risk of personal
injury may be reduced by
installing a ventilating hood
that projects horizontally a
minimum of 5 inches beyond
the face of the cabinets.
2. Allowa minimum 1/4inch
clearance between the bottom
of the any cooktop chassis
and all combustible surfaces,
including the upper edge of
a drawer installed below the
cooktop.
3. Access to the underside of
the cooktop and the junction
box must be provided for
inspection and service.
4. A fixed shelf should not be
installed below the cooktop.
5. Clearance inside the cabinet
must allow for proper side
mounting bracket installation.
6. All models are designed for
24" (610mm) minimum base
cabinet depth.
7. The maximum depth of
cabinets installed above
cooking tops is 13 inches
(330mm).
Plan the installation so that the electrical
connection, gas shut-off valve, and pressure
regulator are accessible from the front of the
cabinet.
Maximum
18"
(457mm)
Minimum
3 1/8"
(79ram)
Clearances to Combustibles
"A .... A"
Model Minimum Recommended
PGM3O4 30" (762mm) 36" (914mm)
PGM365 36" (914mm) 42" (!067mm)
1/4" (6ram)
Mimimum clearance
to combustible
B I
surfaces
Under Cabinet Clearances
Model Minimum
PGM304 29" (737mm)
PGM365 35 1/4" (895mm)
[_ IMPORTANT:
When installing the cooktop
into a laminated (Formica,
etc.) or synthetic (Corian, etc.)
countertop, radius the corners of
the cutout to prevent cracking of
the countertop.
Follow the countertop
manufacturer's instructions
regarding the minimum corner
radius, use of heat reflective tape,
reinforcement of corners, etc.
_aCQ_