Step 7: Backguard Installation - Thermador PRD304EG Installation Manual

Step 7: Backguard Installation

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Front of Range
The back panel of backguard is positioned inside
these two guide channels on the back of the range.
WARNING
• To avoid possible burn or fire hazard, a backguard designed specif-
ically for this range must be installed whenever the range is used.
• DO NOT attempt to install a Thermador "GP" Series Backguard,
which has air holes in the back panel to supply (only) one cooling
fan. [See above]
See Chart C for the correct size of Backguard Kit to match the range.
• The backguard must be attached before sliding the range into the final, installed
position. A Low Back or Pot-and-Pan Shelf must be installed when there is less
than 12" clearance from a combustible back wall and the back of the range
above the cooking surface. SEE RANGE INSTALLATION MANUAL.
• An Island Trim is available for covering the backguard area of the range for
island installations; however, the Island Trim can only be used where there is a
minimum of 12" horizontal clearance between a combustible back wall and the
back of the range.
• The backguard is inserted inside the guide channels on the back of the range,
as shown in the illustration Figure 15. (Remove the griddle or grill assembly for
sufficient installation clearance on these model ranges.)
Using a T-20 size Torx driver, fasten the backguard with four (4) Torx-head
screws to the range side panels.
• The Pot-and-Pan Shelf models require pre-assembly of the top panel to the
shell using nine (9) of the enclosed Torx-head screws. For sufficient load
strength, YOU MUST attach two (2) screws through the back corners of the top
down into the shell.
Important: Rear panel of
Backguard must provide
holes to supply inlet air for
more than one cooling fan.
Guard Strip
Figure 15: Backguard Positioning