Important Installation Information; Step 1: Ventilation Requirements - Thermador Professional PCG24 Manual De Instalación

IMPORTANT
• A backguard must be utilized when there is less than a
12" horizontal clearance between combustible
materials and the back edge of the cooktop. The
Thermador Low Back backguard must be ordered
separately and installed at the rear of the cooktop. For
island installations and other installations with more

Important Installation Information

This appliance has been CSA certified for safe operation
up to an elevation of 10,200 ft. without any modifications.
Exception: For use with Propane, the appliance must be
converted per the LP Conversion Instructions.
It is strongly recommended that this appliance be installed
in conjunction with a suitable overhead vent hood. (See

"Step 1: Ventilation Requirements".)

Check local building codes for the proper method of
appliance installation. Local codes vary. Installation,
electrical connections and grounding must comply with all
applicable codes. In the absence of local codes the
appliance should be installed in accordance with the
National Electric Code ANSI Z223.1 current issue and
National Gas Code ANSI/NFPA 70 – current issue. In
Canada, installation must be in accordance with the CAN
1-B149.1 and .2 – Installation Codes for Gas Burning
Appliances and/or local codes.
This appliance is equipped with an intermittent/interrupted
ignition device that cycles the two far left surface burners
on and off when in the ExtraLow setting.
CAUTION
(1) When connecting the unit to propane gas,
make certain the propane gas tank is equipped
with its own high-pressure regulator in addition
to the pressure regulator supplied with this unit.
The maximum gas pressure to this appliance is
not to exceed 14.0 inches water column (34.9
mb) from the propane gas tank regulator.
(2) This unit is designed as a cooking appliance.
Based on safety considerations, never use it for
warming or heating a room.
Due to the high heat of the cooktop burners, installing a
microwave oven with a ventilation system over the cooktop
is not recommended.
than 12" clearance, an optional stainless steel Island
Trim is available to cover the backguard mounting
flanges.
• Verify that the appliance is correct for the type of gas
being provided. Refer to "Step 4: Gas Requirements
and Hookup" on page 11 before proceeding with the
installation.
This appliance complies with one or more of the following
standards:
• UL 858, Standard for the Safety of Household Electric
Ranges
• UL 923, Standard for the Safety of Microwave Cooking
Appliances
• UL 507, Standard for the Safety of Electric Fans
• ANSI Z21.1 American National Standard for Household
Cooking Gas Appliances
• CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 113-M1984 Fans and Ventilators
• CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61-M89 Household Cooking
Ranges
CAUTION
To eliminate risk of burns or fire caused by
reaching over heated surface units, cabinet
storage located above the surface units should
be avoided.
It is the responsibility of the owner and the installer to
determine if additional requirements and/or standards
apply to specific installations.
Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance.
Destroy the packaging after unpacking the appliance.
Never allow children to play with packaging material.
Step 1: Ventilation Requirements
It is strongly recommended that a suitable exhaust hood be
installed above the appliance. Downdraft ventilation should
not be used. The following table indicates the ventilation
hood options and blower capacity guidelines that are
recommended for use with all Thermador cooktops.
Due to the high heat capability of this unit, particular
attention should be paid to the hood and duct work
installation to assure it meets local building codes.
Do not install a microwave oven/ ventilator combination
above the cooktop, as these types of units do not provide
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