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¡ Seal the cut surfaces of wooden work surfaces with
a special glue seal to protect them from moisture.
¡ Any adjoining vertical wall surface situated within
200 mm from the edge of any cooktop burner must
be a suitable non-combustible material for the entire
length of the cooktop, in accordance with clause
6.10.1.2 of AS/NZS 5601.1.
2.3 Clearances
¡ A range hood fitted above the top must be installed
according to the installation instructions for the
range hood. A minimum distance of 650 mm is re-
quired for a range hood and 750 mm for an exhaust
fan.
¡ Any combustible construction above the cooktop
must be at least 650 mm above the top of the
burner and no construction shall be within 510 mm
above the top of the burner.
2.4 Shield
If the base of the hotplate can be touched, fit a protecting shield.
¡ The shield must be at least 10 mm from the lowest
part of the hotplate and must be capable of with-
standing the appliance temperatures. Minimum
thickness of worktop is 30 mm.
¡ The shield material must be mdf or similar with min-
imum thickness of 12 mm.
¡ The shield overall dimensions must be 560 mm
wide x 480 mm deep.
¡ Height of the pan support above the worktop sur-
face: up to 60 mm.
¡ A minimum depth of 50 mm from the top of the
worktop surface must be provided for the appliance.
¡ Provide cutout in right hand rear of shield of 80 mm
wide x 80 mm deep to provide for gas regulator /
LPG connection fitting.
¡ After installation of the shield the clearance around
the top and sides of shield will allow adequate vent-
ilation. Ensure the side and top clearances are not
obstructed.
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