Dacor Renaissance RGC304 Installation Instructions Manual

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6Cabinet and Countertop LayoutWARNING• To reduce the risk of personal injury caused byreaching over a hot appliance, avoid locating cabinetstorage space directly above the cooktop.• 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 or approved Dacor downdraft vent.Model (A) Minimum (A) RecommendedRGC304 30” (76.2 cm) 36” (91.4 cm)RGC365 36” (91.4 cm) 42” (106.7 cm)Installation Specifications• Allow a minimum 1/4” (6 mm) clearance between thebottom of the cooktop chassis and all combustible sur-faces, including the upper edge of a drawer installedbelow the cooktop.Model (B) Minimum*RGC304 29” (73.7 cm)RGC365 35 1/4” (89.5 cm)* To allow clearance for hold down brackets• The gas supply piping, gas shut-off valve and the elec-trical outlet must be located so they do not interferewith the cooktop when it is installed. If installing anotherappliance in the cabinet below, allow for the routing ofgas 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 40” (101.6 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.Downdraft Vent CompatibilityIf installing the cooktop with a downdraft vent, install onlythe approved Dacor model numbers specified below:Cooktop Models Approved Downdraft Vent ModelsRGC304 ERV30, ERV3015, PRV30 or RV30RGC365 ERV36, ERV3615, PRV36 or RV361/4” (6 mm)min. clearanceto combustiblesurfacesBUnder Cabinet Clearances13" max. 3(33.0 cm)3 Not applicable for cabinets more than a horizontal distance of6” (15.2 cm) from edge of cooktop for RGC304, 5 1/2” (14.0 cm)for RGC365. Allow 7 1/2” (19.1 cm) from cutout edge for RGC304,7” (17.8 cm) for RGC365.A18" min.1, 3(45.7 cm)1 7/8" min.(4.8 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