Installation instructions, Preparation, Preparing for installation – Hotpoint VBXR1060 User Manual
Page 20: Tools and parts needed, Important
PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
Installation Instructions
TOOLS AND PARTS NEEDED
• Large flat-blade screwdriver
• Phillips screwdriver
• 3/8
″
socket and ratchet
• Saw
• Carpenter’s square
• Pipe wrench
• Gas line shut off valve
• Pipe joint sealant for use with gas connections
that resists action of LP gas
For flexible connection where local codes permit:
• Flexible metal tubing (same 3/4
″
or 1/2
″
I.D. as gas
supply line)
• Flare union adapter for connection to supply line
(3/4
″
NPT x 3/4
″
I.D. or 1/2
″
NPT x 1/2
″
I.D.)
• Flare union adapter for connection to regulator
(1/2
″
NPT x 3/4
″
I.D. or 1/2
″
I.D.)
For rigid connection:
• Pipe fittings as required
Tie down
bolt on
each end
Grease Container
Pressure Regulator
Wiring Box Cover
29
″
±
1
⁄
16
″
*Blower can be swiveled 90°
9
″
9
1
⁄
2
″
1
7
⁄
8
″
Min.
4.76 cm
15
⁄
16
″
21
″
±
1
⁄
16
″
Minimum
Clearance
73.66 ± .16 cm
24.13 cm
2.38 cm
22.86 cm
53.5 ± .16 cm
14
3
⁄
16
″
36.04 cm
IMPORTANT
Motor Clearance—Provide 2
″
min. (5.1 cm) cabinet
clearance to motor for cooling purpose.
NOTE: Where possible, 6
″
(15.2 cm) is recommended
for motor/blower service.
Side Clearance—Grills installed near a side wall should
allow a minimum clearance of 8
″
(20.3 cm).
You must allow room enough to remove and empty
grease container(s).
CAUTION: Warranty is void on equipment installed other
than as recommended by GE. Recommended wall
caps and transitions must be used for proper
operation and installation.
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* Blower may be rotated for horizontal or vertical direction by loosening
nuts around blower inlet. Accessible inside ventilation chamber.
4
3
⁄
16
″
10.64 cm
18
1
⁄
2
″
47 cm
Minimum
Clearance
2
″
5.08 cm
Minimum
Clearance
14
1
⁄
2
″
36.83 cm
12
7
⁄
8
″
32.7 cm
Grease
Container
Appliance
Pressure
Regulator
Select appropriate duct
cutout. (See ducting
installation instructions.)
PREPARATION