Installing Cabinetry Over Your ElectricalWiring Information
Cooktop The neutral of thisunit is grounded to the frame through
A = 30" (76.2 cm) minimum clearance between the top of the green grounding wire. If used on new branch-circuit
the cooktop and the bottom of an unprotected wood installations (1996 NEC), mobile homes, recreational
or metal cabinet, vehicles,or in an area where local codes prohibit
grounding through the neutral conductor, untwist or
A = 24"(60.96 cm) minimum when bottom of wood or disconnect the greenwire and connect thegreenwireto
metal cabinet is protected by not less than 1/4" ground in accordance with localcode, Connect the white
(0.635cm). FLAME RETARDANT millboard covered neutral to theservice neutral, Connect all wires to the
with not less than no. 28 MSG sheet steel, 0.015" branch circuit with approvedconnectors.Use copper or
(0.038 cm) stainless steel, 0.024"(0.061 cm) aluminumwire,If aluminum wire is used, use connectors
aluminum or copper,recognized for joining aluminum to copper.
* To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over
heated surface units, cabinetstorage space located Proper ElectricalSupply
above the surface units should be avoided,If cabinet
storage is to be provided, the risk can be reduced by You must provide an adequate electrical supplysystem
installing arange hood that projects horizontally a as required for your cooktop.All wireconnectionsmust be
minimum of 5 inches beyond the bottom of the cabinets, in accordance with local codes and properly insulated.
Check with local utilityfor governing electrical codesand
ordinances. In the absence of local electrical codes, the
iF'-"-' National ElectricalCode, NFPA No. 70, governing electric
DOTTEDLINES range installations must be followed. A copy of the
INDICATE
RANGEHOOD U National Electrical Code, NFPA No. 70, can be obtained
CONSTRUCTION..,._%_ by writingto:
"../_ National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
J:_*Quincy, Massachusetts02269
k _A._.._._.__ A three-wire, singlephase, A,C. 120/240volt 60 cycle
L_..-.-..,-... electrical system (properly circuit protected to meet Local
Codes of NFPA No. 70) must be provided. Unit must be
Installer Installation Suggestions properly grounded inaccordance with localwiring code.
The chart belowrecommendsthe minimum circuit
1.Chamfer allexposed edges of decorative laminate to protector and wire size if the appliance isthe only unit on
prevent damage from chipping, the circuit. If smaller sizes of wireare used,the unit
efficiency will be reduced and a fire hazard may be
2.Radiuscorners of cutout and file to insure smooth created. It isadvisable that the electrical wiring and
edges and prevent corner cracking, hookup be accomplished bya competent electrician.
3. Rough edges, inside corners which have not been
rounded and forced fitscan contribute tocracking of RECOMMENDEDMINIMUM
thecountertop laminate. K.W.RATING CIRCUITPROTECTION WIRESIZE
ONSERIALPLATE INAMPERS (AWG)
4. Countertopmustbesupportedwithin3"(7,62 cm) of
cutout.0- 4,9 2012
5.0- 6,9 3010
7.0- 9,9 408
10.0-11.9508
12.0-14,9 60 6
