Bosch NGT73 Installation Instructions Manual page 3

INSTALLING THE COOKTOP
I. Seal the Cool(top
Apply the foam tape packaged with the cooktop to underside of
the cooktop along the perimeter before installing. See Fig. 3.
Important: For solid surface material installations such as Surel
TM
and Corian ®, consult with solid surface manufacturer.Apply heat
reflective tape such as Scotch®Aluminum Foil Tape
#425 or #427
around the cutout so that it folds over on the top and sides. DO
NOTWRAPTHETAPE UNDERNEATH THE COOKTOR Be sure
the tape extends beyond the outermost flange of the cooktop.All
corners should be covered with tape. See Fig 3.
2. Attach Brackets to the Cool(top
Attach clamps of the hold-down brackets packaged with the cool(-
top to the rough-in box. Use the washers and screws provided. See
Fig. 4.
3. Install the Cool(top
Insert cool<top into the cutout.Adjust hold-down brackets to de-
sired position and tighten screws to rough-in box. Insert adjusting
screw into clamp and secure cooktop to countertop. See Fig. 4.
Important: For solid surface material installations, insert a wooden
block between the end of the screw and the bottom of the coun-
tertop. Do not overtighten adjusting screw. See Figure 4.Trim ex-
cess aluminum tape around cooktop flange.
4. Connect Gas Supply
The gas inlet to the unit is located at the right rear of rough-in box.
See Figure 5.After installing a gas shut-off valve in an easily acces-
sible location under the unit (see Figure 6), install the pressure
regulator (supplied) to manifold pipe usingTeflon ® tape on threads
of manifold pipe.To prevent possible damage to the gas pressure
regulator, install it after the rough-in box is in its permanent posi-
tion.
CAUTION: Do not attempt any adjustment of the pressure regu-
lator, except for conversion to propane.
Connect the gas supply line to the unit pressure regulator using a
I/2" flex gas line connector between wall shut-off valve and pres-
sure regulator. (See complete procedure in Figure 6.)
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Figure 3
Counter cutout - solid surface
countertops
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_':_ i_ Cutout shows location
of Aluminum Reflective Tape
Heat Reflective Tape _ :2,.:__
Section 'A - A"
Figure 4
Attaching hold-down brackets
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_,_Adjusting
Screw " _
Figure 5
Rough-in Box area.
Opening for Gas
Connection &
Electrical Cord
)Ct_ulout
for 30" models - 12-5/8"
for 36" models - t2-1/2"
Figure 6
Gas and electrical location.
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Gas Slubeut
1/2" Female
. Pipe Threads
-Supply Cord
120V
PLof Wall
Receptacle
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