Gaggenau VG 295 CA Installation Instructions Manual - page 7
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Installation Procedure
Prepare Installation Space
Create the cut-out in the countertop for one or several
Vario appliances according to the installation diagram.
The angle of of the cut surface to the countertop must
be 90°.
After creating cut-out, remove shavings. Seal cut
surfaces in a heat-resistant manner.
Some solid surface countertops require special
installations. For example, heat reflective tape and
rounded corners may be necessary. Contact the
countertop manufacturer for instructions specific to
your countertop.
Observe minimum distance between appliance
underside and furniture parts of
3
/
8
" (10 mm).
When installing multiple Vario appliances:
Take into
account space requirement for VV 200 connection
strip between the appliances. Appliances can also be
installed in individual cut-outs, bearing in mind a
minimum distance between the appliances of 1
9
/
16
"
(40 mm).
Install Appliance
9
WARNING
Before you plug in an electrical cord or turn on
power supply, make sure all controls are in the
OFF position.
Air intake from above. No intermediate shelf required.
Stovetop clamping range: 30 - 50 mm.
1
Cut out an opening in the countertop according
to the installation drawing. Check the minimum
clearance from the rear wall and the sides of
kitchen units. Seal the edges of the cut-out.
2
Turn the clamp fasteners to the side. Place the
gas hotplate into the cut-out and align it evenly.
3
Tighten all clamp fasteners evenly. Check that the
whole frame lies evenly flat on the countertop.
4
Fit the burner rings, burner lids and pan supports.
5
Connect the appliance to the gas and electricity
supply. The appliance is not operable without
power supply.
6
Test the appliance for correct functioning. There
might be an air pocket in the gas supply line if the
appliance turns off and the indicator lights flash.
Turn all control knobs to 0 and ignite the burner
again.
Note: Fasten the hotplate in the work surface with all
of the clamp fasteners provided. This is the only way
to ensure correct installation.
Connect Gas Supply
The appliance is shipped from the factory for use with
natural gas. It must be converted for use with propane.
A qualified technician or installer must do the
conversion.
Before connecting the appliance, please check
whether the local connection conditions such as gas
type and gas pressure match the appliance settings.
Make sure the gas supply is turned off at the manual
shut-off valve before connecting the appliance.
The gas connection must be in a location that permits
access to the manual shut-off valve and which, if
applicable, is visible after opening the door of the
cabinet.
SERVICER INFO ONLY
Connect the gas supply using the ½" U.S.A. elbow
and the fiber gasket supplied with the unit. The
shorter, nontapered thread fits into the threaded nut
on the hob. The longer, tapered U.S.A. thread is for
the incoming gas supply. Vent the gas line, check for
leaks. The gas pressure regulator is supplied with the
unit and comes set for natural gas. To convert
regulator to LP (propane) gas:
Make-Essex Model SX 229 NA-602 ½ PSIG
1
Remove the aluminum cap from the top of the
regulator.
2
Turn the cap over. It will have LP 10 stamped
inside.
3
Replace the cap on the regulator.
Make-Maxitrol Model RV 47 CL ½ PSIG
1
Remove the aluminum cap from the top of the
regulator.
2
Remove the yellow plastic shaft from the cap by
pushing it sideways until it pops out of the groove
in the cap.
3
Turn the shaft over and push back into the cutout
in the cap.
4
Replace the cap on the regulator.