4 - INSTALLATION
TECHNICAL INFORMATION FOR THE
INSTALLER
In order to install the cooker top into the
kitchen fixture, a hole with the dimensions
shown in fig. 4.2 has to be made, bearing in
mind the following:
•
If the cooktop is not installed directly
above an oven and/or if its base is
accessible through a cupboard or
drawer
space
thermal protection barrier must be
installed below the base of the cooktop
as indicated in fig.4.3.
The thermal protection barrier must be:
–
removable with the use of a tool for
installation and service;
–
heat-resistant;
–
made from low thermal conductivity
material.
•
A 30 mm ventilation gap must be
provided between
the bottom of the
appliance
any
cabinetry,
draw unit, thermal
protection barrier
or appliance.
•
If the cooktop is
installed
above
an
oven,
oven shall have
a
cooling
motor; the two
appliances shall
be connected to the gas and/or electrical
supply with independent connections.
•
The hob must be kept no less than 200
mm away from any side wall (fig. 4.2).
•
The hob must be installed at least 60 mm
from the wall (fig. 4.2).
•
There must be a distance of at least
650 mm between the hob and any wall
cupboard or extractor hood positioned
immediately above (see fig. 4.1).
14
after
installation,
and
the
Fig. 4.2
fan
a
Fig. 4.1
Clearance
Space for
connections
Fig. 4.3
Thermal
protection
barrier
Door