The installation shall comply with the dimensions in Figures 1 and 2, bearing in
mind that:
<A minimum clearance of 40 mm has to be kept between the bottom of the
cooking hob and the top af an appliance or a thermal barrier (see next
page).
<Overhead clearances - In no case shall the clearances between the
highest part of the hob and a range hood be less than 600 mm, or for an
overhead axhaust fan, 750 mm. Any other downward facing combustible
surface less than 600 mm above the highest part of the hob shall be
protected for the full width and depth of the cooking surface area.
However, in no case shall this clearance to any surface be less than
450 mm.
<Side clearances - Where the dimension from the periphery of the nearest
hotplate to any vertical combustible surface is less than 200 mm, the
surface shall be protected to a height of not less than 150 mm above the
hob for the full dimension (width or depth) of the cooking surface area.
<Protection of combustible surfaces - The required protection shall
ensure that the surface temperature of the combustible surface does not
exceed 50°C above ambient. The fixing of 5 mm tick ceramic tiles to the
surface or attaching fire resistant material to the surface and covering with
sheet metal with minimum tickness of 0,4 mm would satisfy this
requirement.
CAUTION :
The underside surface of the cooking hob can reach a temperture exceeding
105°C during normal use.
If after installation the underside surface is accessible throught under-bench
cupboard doors and the like, it is essential that a rigid barrier is installed so
that such access is restricted. In order to avoid a hazard the barrier must be
of low thermal conductivity material installed according to the instructions
for installation.
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