Dacor DCT365/NG Installation Instructions Manual

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5Cabinet and Countertop LayoutWARNING• Failure to meet or exceed the maximum and mini-mum dimensions/clearances stated in these instruc-tions may result in a fire hazard.• Follow the countertop manufacturer’s instructionsregarding the minimum corner radius, use of heatreflective tape, reinforcement of corners, etc.• Carefully check the location where the cooktop will beinstalled. For best performance, the cooktop should beplaced away from drafts that may be caused by doors,windows and heating and air conditioning outlets.• This appliance is to be used in conjunction with a suit-able vent hood.(A) Minimum (A) Recommended36” (91.4 cm) 42” (106.7 cm)Installation Specifications• Allow a minimum ¼” (6 mm) clearance between thebottom of the cooktop chassis and all combustible sur-faces, including the upper edge of a drawer installedbelow the cooktop.Under Cabinet Clearances• The gas supply piping, gas shut-off valve and the elec-trical outlet must be located so that they do not inter-fere with the cooktop when it is installed. If installinganother appliance in the cabinet below, allow for therouting of gas and electrical service behind it.The installation must allow for the following:• Access to the gas shut-off valve and regulator whenthe unit is installed.• Access to the electrical outlet when the cooktop is inplace. The 42” (106.7 cm) power cord must be able toreach the electrical outlet.• Access to the underside of the cooktop for service andinspection purposes.• Clearance inside the cabinet to allow for proper holddown bracket installation.To allow access to the utilities and cooktop bottom, a fixedshelf should not be installed below the cooktop. See the fol-lowing pages for countertop cutout dimensions.¼” (6 mm)mimimum clearanceto combustiblesurfaces35 ¼” (89.5 cm)** Allows for clearance between hold down brackets13" max. 3(33.0 cm)3 Not applicable for cabinets more than a horizontal distance of5 ½” (14.0 cm) from edge of cooktop. Allow 6 7 /8 ” (17.5 cm)from cutout edge.A18" min.1, 3(45.7 cm)1 5 /8 " min.(4.1 cm)Combustiblesurface to rearCombustible overheadcabinets30" min. 1, 2(76.2 cm)See cutout dimensionsSee cutoutdimensions2 If installing with an overhead vent hood, also check the hoodspecifications for minimum required clearances.1 Measured from the cooking surface (top of cooktop grate).All tolerances +1/16” (+1.6 mm), -0unless otherwise noted.Minimum Required Clearances Around the Cooktop