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Step 2: Cabinet Preparation
1. The range is a free standing unit. If the unit is to
be placed adjacent to cabinets, the clearances
shown in Fig. 1 are required. The same clear-
ances apply to island installations, except for the
overhead cabinets, which must have a space
wide enough to accept the flared island hood, as
indicated in Fig. 1.
2. These ranges may be recessed into the cabinets
beyond the edge of the front face of the oven (See
Figures 2A and 2B).
CAUTION
Note: The maximum depth of over head cabinets
installed on either side of the hood is 13".
A 40-inch minimum clearance is required between
the top of the cooking surface and the bottom of an
unprotected cabinet. A 36-inch distance can be used
when the bottom of the wood or metal cabinet is
protected by not less than 1/4 inch of a flame retar-
dant material covered with not less than No. 28 MSG
sheet steel, 0.015 inch (0.4 mm) thick stainless steel,
0.024 inch (0.6 mm) aluminum, or 0.020 inch (0.5
mm) thick copper. Flame retardant materials bear
the mark:
UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.
CLASSIFIED MINERAL AND FIBER BOARDS
SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICS
Followed by the flame spread and smoke ratings.
These designations are shown as “FHC (FIame
Spread/Smoke Developed).” Materials with “O” flame
spread ratings are flame retardant. Local codes may
allow other flame spread ratings.
3. The gas and electrical supply should be within the
zones shown in Fig. 3A.
4. Any openings in the wall behind the range and in
the floor under the range must be sealed.
5. When there is less than a 12" horizontal clear-
ance between combustible material and the
back edge of the range above the cooking sur-
face, a Thermador Low Back or Pot and Pan
Shelf must be installed. (See Fig. 2A). When
clearance to combustible material is over 12",
a Thermador Island Trim may be used. (See Fig.
2B). Figures 2A and 2B indicate the space re-
quired for each type of backguard.
6. Always keep appliance area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline and other flam-
mable vapors and liquids.
7. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ven-
tilation air to the unit.
8. A (4) inch minimum clearance is needed when
the range is installed beside a combustible side
wall.
As defined in the “National Fuel Gas Code”
(ANSI Z223.1, Current Edition).
In these installations, the door and cabinet
can cause a pinching hazard.