Hestan 30 Inch Freestanding Professional Gas Range Installation Manual - Manual (Page 12)

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LOCATION AND INSTALLATION/VENTILATION
(CONTINUED)
BACKGUARD AND ACCESSORIES
CAUTION
Sheetmetal accessories such as the backguard, and areas at the rear of
the range may have sharp edges. Wear work gloves while handling and
installing these items.
BACKGUARD
Your Hestan range is supplied at the factory with an Island Trim backguard. See Table 1 in the
APPENDIX section of this manual for other backguard options available from your Hestan dealer.
Selection of the appropriate backguard depends on the installation location and adjacent materials,
and the type of vent hood to be used. Installation instructions are included with the backguard
kit. A LOW OR TALL BACKGUARD IS REQUIRED WHEN INSTALLING THE RANGE AGAINST A
COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE - THE ISLAND TRIM IS NOT SUITABLE.
CAUTION
The top of the backguard serves as an exhaust for the oven when in
operation, and as an exhaust vent to remove heat from under the
cooktop section of the range as well.
• DO NOT BLOCK or obstruct the top of the backguard.
• DO NOT touch the top of the backguard during appliance operation as it may get hot. Allow
sufficient time to cool before touching or cleaning this area.
• DO NOT position plastic or other heat-sensitive items nearby which could melt or burn.
For island applications, it is recommended to use a vent hood that is 6” [15.2 cm] wider than the
appliance, to allow for 3” [7.6 cm] of overlap on the left and right of the appliance.
Keep duct runs as short and straight as possible. Elbows and transition fittings reduce airflow
efficiency. Hestan recommends keeping the duct run under 50 ft. [15.2 m].
Consult with your Hestan dealer on selecting the appropriate vent hood for your Hestan
appliance.
INSTALLATION OF ANTI-TIP DEVICE
THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE PROVIDED WITH THIS RANGE MUST
BE INSTALLED.
PREPARATION
NOTICE
POSSIBLE PROPERTY DAMAGE - Use a qualified installer or contractor to
determine the proper method of attaching the anti-tip bracket to the rear wall or
floor behind your range. Special drills or tools may be needed to drill holes in the wall or floor
(ceramic tile, hardwood flooring, etc.).
ELECTRICAL SHOCK HAZARD - Use extreme caution when drilling holes
into the wall or floor as there may be hidden wires. Identify the electrical
circuits that could be affected by the installation of the anti-tip bracket. Shut off the power to these
circuits. Failure to follow these instructions may result in death or electrical shock.
HOLE PREPARATION
The anti-tip bracket must be installed in sound materials, such as wood studs in the wall AND floor
joists under the finished floor. They must be able to withstand the forces exerted on the bracket by
the range should it tip-over. If wood studs or other suitable materials are not in the designated area
behind the range, you must attach the bracket using appropriate drywall anchors or similar fasteners.