Island Installation; Typical Installation - IKEA FORSHALLAN Manual

To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surfaces, cabinet storage
space located above the cooktop should be avoided. If cabinet storage is provided, risk
can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5"
(12.7 cm) beyond the bottom of the cabinets.
15" (38.1 cm) Max.
depth for cabinet
installed above cooktop.
18" Min.
(45.7 cm)
24" Min
(61 cm)
MODEL
30" Cooktop
36" Cooktop
A
2" (5.1 cm) Minimum
distance between rear
edge of cutout and
Nearest combustible
surface above Countertop.
*See Figure 2c
B
Allow a minimum of 6 ½" (16.5 cm) below the
countertop for drawer. Make sure there will be
no interference with gas or electrical connection.
A.
30" (76.2 cm)
36" (91.4 cm)
Figure 2a - CABINET DESIGN
CAUTION!
Clearance
C
B. Minimum
clearance from left
Side
12" (30.5 cm)
12" (30.5 cm)
34" (86.4 cm) Min.
clearance between the top
of the cooking platform and
unprotected wood or metal
cabinet

Island Installation

1⅛"
(2.9 cm)
Figure 2b - Minimum
Recommended Distance From
Behind the Cabinet Front

Typical Installation

2"
(5 cm)
Figure 2c - Minimum
Recommended Distance
Between Rear Edge of Cutout
and Nearest Combustible
Surface Behind Countertop
C. Minimum
clearance from
right side
12" (30.5 cm)
12" (30.5 cm)
backsplash
Wall
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