Dacor RNCT304 Installation Instructions Manual

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4Cabinet LayoutUnder Counter ClearanceIMPORTANT: To allow for ventilation, maintain a minimumof 5 3/4” (14.6 cm) clearance between the top of the coun-ter and ANY surface below, including the upper edge of anydrawers below. Also maintain a clearance of 2” (5.1 cm)between the vents on the front of the chassis and the cabi-net. See diagram below.Under-Cabinet VentilationIf the cooktop chassis is completely enclosed, provide ven-tilation of 7 square inches minimum into the enclosure.Overhead VentilationTo reduce the risk of personal injury and to reduce accu-mulated smoke in the room, Dacor strongly recommendsinstalling a range hood. Install the range hood accordingto the accompanying installation instructions. A range hoodshould cover the entire cooking surface below and projecthorizontally a minimum of 5 inches beyond the bottom ofoverhead cabinets.CountertopAlways consult the countertop manufacturer for specificinstallation instructions or requirements. NOTE: Thecountertop opening must accept square corners of thecooktop.Fire Retardant MaterialsSome installations may require the installation of fire retar-dant materials (see facing page).Flame retardant materials bear the mark:UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES INC.CLASSIFIEDMINERAL AND FIBER BOARDS.SURFACE BURNING CHARACTERISTICSThis mark is followed by the flame spread and smokeratings. These designations are shown as “FHC (FlameSpread)/(Smoke Developed)”. Material with “0” flamespread rating are flame retardant. Local codes may allowother flame spread ratings.WARNING• IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordi-nances during planning and installation. Contact yourlocal building department for further information.• To reduce the risk of a fire hazard, cooktop malfunc-tion and/or damage to the appliance, all minimum/maximum clearances shown in these instructions mustbe met or exceeded.• Do not attempt to modify or lengthen the conduit pro-vided with the appliance. Do not use and extensioncord.Planning the Location• Dacor recommends installing a non-combustible mate-rial on the rear wall behind the cooktop. To avoid afire hazard, do not install the cooktop between two tallcabinets.• Carefully check the location where the cooktop is to beinstalled. It should be placed for convenient access.• To reduce the risk of personal injury caused by reach-ing over a hot appliance, cabinet storage space locateddirectly above the cooktop should be avoided. If cabi-net storage is to be provided, the risk can be reducedby installing a range hood.• Installation above a drawer is not recommended.Empty space below is required for installation and ven-tilation.• Make certain that electrical power meeting the specifi-cations on page 3 can be provided in the selectedlocation and is permitted by local building codes.Locate the junction box within reach of the included48 inch long (122 cm) cooktop power conduit attachedat the bottom right rear of the chassis. Make sure theunderside of the cooktop and the junction box areaccessible for inspection and service.• To avoid damage top the countertop, bond thecountertop only with adhesive that is heat resistant totemperatures above 212°F (100°C).• Do not install above this unit above a dishwasher,washer, dryer, refrigerator or freezer.Installation SpecificationsFrontcabinetface5 3/4”(14.6 cm)min.2” gap(5.1 cm)min.CountertopCooktop