en-us Installation procedure
Make sure the used gas connection line is not connected
to the gas supply, before carrying out the following steps.
Note: All pipe connections must be sealed in accordance
with local codes.
Identify the parts of the pressure regulator.
1.
a
Appliance manifold connection
b
Conversion cap
c
Pressure regulator
d
Arrow on pressure regulator, shows the
direction of gas flow
Apply Teflon® tape on the threads of the manifold pipe.
2.
Install the pressure regulator (supplied with cooktop) to
the gas inlet with the gas flow arrow facing the manifold
inlet.
Firmly hand tighten the regulator, then further tighten ¼
3.
turn to a maximum of one complete turn. Align the
regulator so that the conversion cap is easily
accessible.
4.
WARNING Never reuse a gas connector.
Repeated bending, flexing, or extreme vibration will
cause metal fatigue and must be avoided.
Apply Teflon® tape to the male threads, then connect a
new ½" metal flex line or fixed metal pipe connection to
the pressure regulator.
Note: For installations with little space, use a 90° street
elbow (not supplied) to orient the regulator horizontally.
4.3 Securing the cooktop in the countertop
The cooktop must be secured from below using the hold-
down brackets provided.
WARNING
Before installing, turn power OFF at the service panel.
Lock service panel to prevent power from being turned
▶
ON accidentally.
Requirement: IMPORTANT: A foam tape seal is factory
installed on the underside of the cooktop to prevent leaks.
Do not remove the seal under any circumstances.
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1.
CAUTION Do not let the cooktop drop into place.
Make sure that the cooktop is supported along the
▶
edges when carefully placing it into the cutout.
Turn the cooktop over carefully making sure not to
damage the pressure regulator and gas line.
Place the cooktop carefully into the countertop
‒
cutout, pulling it towards the front of the cutout .
Lower the rear of the cooktop so that is rests flat on
‒
the counter .
Center the cooktop left and right in the cutout .
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Rotate the hold-down brackets so that they will contact
2.
the underside of the countertop.
Hand-tighten one hold-down bracket and check the
‒
cooktop position, then secure the cooktop by
tightening all the brackets. Do not over-tighten.
The orientation of the hold-down brackets depends
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on the thickness of the countertop.
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