Cabinet Preparation - Fisher & Paykel DCS RGS Series Service Manual

1. The range is a free standing unit. If the unit is to be
placed adjacent to cabinets, the clearances shown be-
low for Models RGS-48 & 36, and on page 18 for RGS-305
Models only, are required. The same clearances apply
to island installations.
2. The range can be placed in various positions with re-
spect to the cabinet front, with the front frame either
flush or projecting, depending on the countertop
depth.
3. The gas and electrical supply should be within the
zones, shown below, and on page 18.
4. The maximum depth of over head cabinets installed
on either side of the hood is 13".
5. Any openings in the wall behind the range and in the
fl oor under the range must be sealed.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

CABINET PREPARATION

18" Min.
35-3/8" max. for level counter,
36-3/4" max. with range
leveling legs fully extended
Δ As defined in the "National Fuel Gas Code"
(ANSI Z223.1, lastest edition).
The horizontal surfaces of the range top (cooktop)
trim must not be below countertop level.
RGS 48ʺ & 36ʺ Models Only
6. When there is less than a 12" clearance between
combustible material and the back edge of the range,
(above the cooking surface) a DCS backguard must
be installed, as shown on page 17. When clearance
to combustible material is over 12" no backguard is
necessary. Backguards must be ordered separately. The
illustration on page 17 indicates the space required for
each type of backguard.
7. Always keep the appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other fl ammable
vapors and liquids.
8. Do not obstruct the fl ow of combustion and ventilation
air to the unit.
"
min. 48 wide hood
"
min. 36 wide hood
"
13
"
12 min. to combustible
Max
material Δ each side
B 12" A
A
cooking surface
3-1/4 " electrical
3-1/2 "
supply
gas supply
A B
RGS 48 models = 8" 16"
RGS 36 models = 4" 12"
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CAUTION:
36 " min. to
combustible
Δ
material
from cooking
surface