Bosch 300 Serie Instructions D'installation page 7

2 Before you begin Before you begin
Read these instructions before you begin to install your
Before you begin
appliance.
2.1 Parts included
After unpacking all the parts, check for any damage in
transit and for completeness of delivery.
¡ Cooktop
¡ Foam tape
¡ Hold-down brackets (4)
¡ Sheet metal screws, 8-18 (25.4 mm), (4)
¡ Burner grates (2)
¡ Burners (4)
¡ Burner caps (4)
¡ Pressure regulator
¡ LP gas conversion kit
2.2 Tools and parts needed
Prepare these tools and accessories before you start to
install your appliance.
¡ Pencil
¡ Measuring tape
¡ Cross head screwdriver
¡ Drill with bit 1/4" (6 mm)
¡ Jigsaw
¡ Adjustable wrench
¡ Teflon® tape - gas rated
¡ Flathead screwdriver, 1/8"
Additional tools needed for LP gas conversion
¡ 7 mm socket wrench
¡ Flat blade screwdriver with small thin blade
¡ T10 star bit screwdriver
¡ T20 star bit screwdriver
¡ Small piece of tape
Notes
¡ For stand-alone installation a horizontal panel below the
cooktop may be needed.
→ "Installation with horizontal panel", Page 9
¡ Additional materials may be necessary for installation in
solid surface countertops. Contact the countertop
manufacturer.
2.3 General requirements
Ensure that the following requirements are met when
planning the installation of your appliance.
¡ Plan the installation of the unit so that the power cord,
gas shut-off valve and gas pressure regulator are
accessible from the front of the cabinet.
¡ Make sure the gas supply line does not interfere with
the back of the appliance.
¡ The cabinet in which the cooktop is installed must be
properly secured, level and stable.
¡ Any laminated coverings and glue on cabinets next to
the cooktop must be made of non-flammable and heat
resistant materials. Refer to local building codes for
acceptable materials.
¡ This appliance cannot be installed above refrigerators,
washing machines, dishwashers or similar.
¡ If the cooktop will be installed in combination with an
oven, refer to the Approved Combination Matrix
included with the product for cutout and clearance
dimensions.
2.4 Cabinet requirements
Ensure that the cabinetry at the installation location meets
the requirements for a safe installation.
The minimum spaces that must be maintained when
installing the gas cooktop shall be the following:
a min. 4" (100 mm)
for installation next to oven min. 5" (125 mm)
b min. 4" (100 mm)
for installation next to oven min. 5" (125 mm)
c min. 30" (762 mm) clearance between the top of
the cooking surface and the bottom of combustible
constructions
d min 3" (76 mm);
for installation in kitchen islands, min. 4" (100 mm)
e min. 24" (610 mm) centered over cooktop
f min. 18" (458 mm)
g max. 13" (330 mm)
h min. 1¾" (45 mm);
for installation in kitchen islands, min. 4" (100 mm)
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