ELECTRICAL & INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
120/240V 3 wire 60Hz
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Disconnect the device from the electrical network.
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The installation must be performed by professionally
qualified personnel familiar with the applicable installa-
tion and safety standards.
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The manufacturer declines any liability to people,
animals or things in the case of failure to follow the
guidelines provided in this chapter.
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Make sure that the voltage on the rating plate on the
bottom of the device corresponds to that of the house
where it will be installed.
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Do not use extension cords.
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Earthing is required by law
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IMPORTANT
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
It is the customer's responsibility:
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To contact a qualified electrical installer.
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To assure that the electrical installation is adequate
and in conformance with:
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edition*,
or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code, Part
1 and C22.2 No.0-M91 - latest edition** and all local codes
and ordinances.
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If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it
is recommended that a qualified electrician determine
that the ground path is adequate.
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Do not ground to a gas pipe.
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Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure
cooktop is properly grounded.
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Do not have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
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CAUTION
Risk of electric shock, frame grounded to neutral of ap-
pliance through a link. Grounding through the neutral con-
ductor is prohibited for new branch-circuit installations
(1996 NEC); mobile homes; and recreational vehicles, or in
an area where local codes prohibit grounding through the
neutral conductor. When installed where it is not permit-
ted to ground through the neutral, the 3-conductor cord
or cable assembly must be replaced by a 4-conductor
cord or cable assembly. See manufacturer's instructions.
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IMPORTANT
USE COPPER OR ALUMINIUM CONDUCTORS.
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Save Installation Instructions for electrical inspector's
use.
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The appliance should be connected directly to the fu-
sed disconnect (Or circuit breaker) box through metal
electrical conduit.
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Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 — latest edi-
tion*, or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical
Code Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 - latest edition** and
all local codes and ordinances.
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A U.L.- or C.S.A.-listed conduit connector must be pro-
vided at each end of the power supply conduit (at the
appliance and at the junction box).
• Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
* National Fire Protection Association Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
** CSA International 8501 East Pleasant Valley Road Cleve-
land, Ohio 44131-5575
BEFORE INSTALLING
At least two people are necessary for installation.
Wear gloves to protect against sharp edges.
The exhaust air should not be vented into a wall, a ceiling,
or a concealed space of a building.
To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over hea-
ted surface units, cabinet storage space located above the
surface units should be avoided.
BOTH ELECTRIC AND MECHANICAL INSTALLATION
MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY SPECIALISED PERSONNEL.
The cooktop is designed to be built into a work top with a
minimum thickness of 3 cm for both types of installation.
• The minimum distance between the hob and the wall
must be at least 5 cm in front, at least 4 cm on the sides
and at least 50 cm from overhead wall units.
NB = The recommended distances are given as examples:
when planning the spaces, the indications of the kitchen
manufacturer must be observed.
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