Preparing The Opening - GE PHP960 Installation Instructions Manual

PREPARING
THE
Installation
OPENING
Instructions
| The following MINIMUM clearance dimensions
must be maintained.
13" IVlAXDepth _._ _J__l _
of uprotected 2" IVllN.Clearance
overhead from cutout to
cabinets side wall on the
right of the unit
Clearance from lS" IV]IN,Height
countertop to countertop to
unprotected nearest cabinet on
overhead either side of unit
surface
2" MIN. Clearance from
cutout to side wall on the
left of the unit
If a 30" clearance between the cooking surface and
overhead combustible materials or metal cabinets
cannot be maintained, a minimum clearance of 24"
is required and the underside of the cabinets above
the cooktop must be protected with not less than
1/4" insulating millboard covered with sheet metal
not less than 0.0122" thick.
r_ OVERALL COOKTOP DIMENSIONS
18-7/8" ,_,.,_ _
336/8"
4-5/8" at front
baffle
3-1/4" at rear air
intake
r_ VERTICAL CLEARANCES
Allow 12" minimum vertical -_
clearance from the cooktop 14-1/_,
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bottom (or 14-1/4" minimum
depth from the countertop) to
any combustible surfaces, such
as a cabinet drawer.
IMPORTANT: To ensure long life
of the electronic components,
allow a minimum of 12" free
space for air circulation below
the cooktop bottom. (Except
installation over a single oven.)
The cooktop bottom has air
intake ports and exhaust ports
that help cool the components.
Do not install a shelf or partition
beneath the cooktop that is
more than 18" deep.
DRAWER 1
12"
18" Hax.
Deep Shelf
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS OF THE
COUNTERTOP
To insure accuracy, it is best to make a template
when cutting the opening in the counter.
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1-3/4" IVlin.Between
cutout and the wall
behind the cooktop
2-1/2" Min. from
front edge of cutout
and front edge of
eountertop
19-1/8" depth of cutout
Use a 36" or wider cabinet base.
r_ Make sure the wall coverings, countertop and
cabinets around the cooktop can withstand
heat (up to 200°F) generated by the cooktop.
Wall coverings,
cabinets and
countertop must
withstand heat
up to 200°F.
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r6] FOR AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
ACT (ADA} FORWARD APPROACH
INSTALLATION ON LY:
Allow 5" minimum
depth between the
countertop and an
enclosure.
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NOTE: The enclosure must be made of wood
material. Also, an access panel is required for the
junction box, hold-down brackets, and service.