INSTALLATION SEALED GAS COOKTOPS Models: AKS3040 & AKS3640 MANUAL 403 WEST FOURTH STREET, NORTH · NEWTON, IA 50208 IMPORTANT: Dimensions Shown in Both Inches and Centimeters. IMPORTANT: Be sure the appliance being installed is equipped for the gas to be supplied. Refer to serial plate on underside of burner box for this information. Do not attempt to convert this appliance for use with a gas other than the type specified. 30² MODEL A B C D E F G H DIMENSIONS inches cm 28 1/2 + 1/16 72.4 + 19 15/16 + 1/16 50.6 + 2 1/8 + 1/16 5.4 + 5 1/4 + 1/16 13.3 + 29 1/2 + 1/16 74.9 + 21 1/2 + 1/16 54.6 + 3 13/16 + 1/16 9.7 + 12 1/4 + 1/16 31.1 + 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 36² MODEL A B C D E F G H DIMENSIONS inches cm 34 1/2 + 1/16 87.6 + 19 15/16 + 1/16 50.6 + 2 1/8 + 1/16 5.4 + 5 1/4 + 1/16 13.3 + 36 + 1/16 91.4 + 21 + 1/16 53.3 + 3 13/16 + 1/16 9.7 + 15 1/4 + 1/16 38.7 + 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 0.2 CUTOUT DIMENSIONS ARE CRITICAL SPECIAL WARNING: IMPROPER INSTALLATION, ADJUSTMENT, ALTERATION, SERVICE, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF RANGE CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. NOTICE TO INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with the appliance. NOTICE TO CONSUMER: Retain these instructions for future reference. 8101P583-60 (05-04-00) Location Of Your Amana Appliance Locate this appliance away from combustible materials such as window curtains and combustible wall decorations. Minimum horizontal clearance between the edge of the appliance and combustible construction extending from the cooking surface to 18² (45.72 cm) above the cooking surface is: 1.0² (2.54 cm) at rear 6² (15.24 cm) at sides (Dimensions apply to both 30² and 36² wide models). ² ² Installing Cabinetry Over Your Amana Cooktop A = 30² (76.2 cm) minimum vertical clearance between cooking surface and construction above the appliance. This clearance may be reduced to not less than 24 inches (60.96 cm) by protecting the underside of the combustible material or metal cabinet above the cooking surface with not less than 1/4 inch (.635 cm) insulating millboard covered with sheet metal not less than 0.0122 inch thick. 1.0² 2.54 cm 18² 45.72 cm 6² 15.24 cm FIGURE 2 B = 13² (33.02 cm) maximum depth of cabinets installed above cooktop. Avoid use of cabinets above cooktop for storage space to eliminate associated potential hazards such as reaching over open flames. FIGURE 1 Preparation Of Countertop The countertop cutout must be prepared according to the illustration on page 1 of these instructions. WARNING THIS PRODUCT SHOULD NOT BE INSTALLED BELOW A VENTILATION TYPE HOOD SYSTEM THAT DIRECTS AIR IN A DOWNWARD DIRECTION. (SEE FIGURE) THESE SYSTEMS MAY CAUSE IGNITION AND COMBUSTION PROBLEMS WITH THE GAS BURNERS RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY AND MAY AFFECT THE COOKING PERFORMANCE OF THE UNIT. NOTE: THE FIGURE MAY NOT ACCURATELY REPRESENT YOUR RANGE OR COOKTOP; HOWEVER, THIS WARNING APPLIES TO ALL GAS COOKING PRODUCTS. CAUTION: Cutout dimensions are critical. Dimensions must be measured and cut accurately to within + 1/16² (.159 cm) to ensure proper fit. Important Preparation Suggestions 1. Chamfer all exposed edges of decorative laminate to prevent damage from chipping. 2. Radius corners of cutout and file to insure smooth edges and prevent corner cracking. Recommend 1/4² or 3/8² diameter drill in each corner. ² ² 3. Rough edges, inside corners which have not been rounded and forced fits can contribute to cracking of the countertop laminate. 4. Countertop must be supported within 3² (7.62 cm) of cutout. Required Adjustments At Time Of Installation The installation of this appliance must conform with local codes, or in the absence of local codes, with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 USA or current CAN/CGA-B149 INSTALLATION CODE. V V V This appliance was manufactured for use with Natural Gas. If LP gas is the fuel of choice, follow the conversion to LP procedure found in the installation instructions. Test all external connections for gas leaks. Never test for gas leaks with an open flame. Test all electrical connections. 2 Check the cooktop serial plate to see if the cooktop is approved for installation in mobile homes and/or recreational park trailers. Serial plate is located on the bottom of the unit. If approved, the following items are applicable: All supply piping, except as noted, should use common National Pipe Thread (N.P.T.). For all pipe connections use an approved pipe joint compound resistant to the action of LP gas. CAUTION: Warranty is void on Amana equipment installed other than as recommended by manufacturer. This appliance is designed for use with the appliance gas pressure regulator supplied with this appliance. It must be installed in the gas line ahead of the gas manifold entrance. It is preset for use with natural gas and must be converted, as described on pages 8 and 9, for use with LP gas. (See figures 7 - 12). This appliance is designed to operate at a pressure of 5 inches of water column (36² models), 4 inches of water column (30² models) on natural gas or, if converted for use with LP gas (propane or butane), 10 inches water column. Make sure this appliance is supplied with and adjusted for the type of gas for which it is designed. This appliance was adjusted at the factory for use with natural gas. If, at any time, this appliance is to be used with a different type of gas, all of the conversion adjustments described on pages 8 and 9 must be made by a qualified service technician before attempting to operate the cooktop on that gas. Natural gas should be supplied to the appliance pressure regulator at a line pressure between 6 and 14 inches of water column or, if converted for LP gas, between 11 and 14 inches. Mobile Homes The installation of a range designed for mobile home installation must conform with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 [formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24 HUD, (Part 280)] or, when such standard is not applicable, the Standard for Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A, or with local codes. In Canada the range must be installed in accordance with the current CSA Standard C22.1 - Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and Section Z240.4.1 - Installation Requirements for Gas Burning Appliances in Mobile Homes (CSA Standard CAN/CSA - Z240MH). Recreational Park Trailers The installation of a range designed for recreational park trailers must conform with state or other codes or, in the absence of such codes, with the Standard for Recreational Park Trailers, ANSI A119.5-latest edition. In Canada the range must be installed in accordance with CAN/CSA - Z240.6.2 - Electrical Requirements for R.V.'s (CSA Standard CAN/CSA - Z240 RV Series) and Section Z240.4.2 - Installation Requirements for Propane Appliances and Equipment in R.V.'s (CSA Standard CAN/CSA - Z240 RV Series). WARNING If the line pressure supplying the appliance pressure regulator exceeds 14² water column (any gas), an external regulator must be installed in the gas line ahead of the appliance regulator to reduce the pressure to no more than 14² water column. Failure to do this can result in malfunction and damage to the appliance. Insure this appliance is adjusted for the type of gas supplied to it and that the gas supply pressure to the appliance regulator is within the proper pressure range. Installation Of Appliance The installation of this appliance must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-Latest Edition, or, in Canada, CAN/CGA-B149 Installation Code, Latest Edition. This appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70-Latest Edition, or, in Canada, current CSA Standard C22.1 Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1. S If no other appliance is to be installed in the cabinetry below this unit, proceed as instructed under paragraph 1, page 4. S If this unit is to be installed over an Amana Model AOES3030 or AOCS3040 Series Electric Wall Oven proceed as instructed under paragraph 2, page 5. NOTE: In Canada, gas utilization codes prohibit use of street elbows. Use standard pipe elbows and make modifications to these instructions as necessary. In The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. A "T" handle type manual gas valve must be installed in the gas supply line to this appliance. A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed a length of three (3) feet / 36 inches. 3 Connecting Appliance To Gas Supply A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN OR GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLER MUST MAKE THE GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION. Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted by the installer according to the instructions given. Gas supply piping MUST conform to all local, municipal and state building codes and local utility regulations. 1. IF NO OTHER APPLIANCE IS TO BE INSTALLED BELOW THIS COOKTOP Join the appliance pressure regulator supplied with this appliance to the entrance threads of the Gas Manifold. The appliance regulator is marked with a directional arrow indicating correct direction of gas flow. Ensure the appliance regulator is installed with the arrow pointing toward the gas manifold entrance. Tighten the appliance regulator to 20 to 30 ft-lbs of torque. IMPORTANT Apply a non-corrosive leak detection fluid to all joints and fittings in the gas connection between the supply line shut-off valve and the cooktop. Include gas fittings and joints in the cooktop if connections were disturbed during installation. Check for leaks! Bubbles appearing around fittings and connections will indicate a leak. If a leak appears, turn off supply line gas shut-off valve, tighten connections, turn on the supply line gas shut off valve, and retest for leaks. Never test for gas leaks with an open flame. ILLUSTRATIVE GAS SUPPLY PIPING IMPORTANT Never tighten to more than 35 ft-lbs of torque. Always use an approved pipe joint compound resistant to the action of LP gas. Install the appliance in its counter cutout. Make the gas connection to the inlet of the appliance pressure regulator with 1/2² NPT male pipe threads. Install a manual shut-off valve in an accessible location in the gas line ahead of the appliance pressure regulator and external to this appliance for the purpose of turning on or shutting off gas to the appliance. Make additional pipe connections as necessary ahead of the shut-off valve to the gas supply source. Assure all pipe joint connections are gas tight. FIGURE 3 ALL SUPPLY SIDE PIPE JOINTS 1/2² N.P.T. (3/8² N.P.T.) WARNING Gas leaks may occur in your system and result in a dangerous situation. Gas leaks may not be detected by smell alone. Gas suppliers recommend you purchase and install an UL approved gas detector. Install and use in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. 4 2. IF THIS UNIT WILL HAVE AN AMANA MODEL AOES3030 or AOCS3040 SERIES ELECTRIC WALL OVEN INSTALLED BELOW THIS COOKTOP NOTE 1: This appliance and its gas and electrical supply sources must be installed before the wall oven is installed. See illustration (Electrical Wiring Information - page 7; figure 6) for recommended electrical supply source locations. NOTE 2: It may be necessary to extend gas supply piping for this appliance into adjacent under-counter cabinetry when a wall oven is installed below this appliance. Join a 3/8² NPT pipe elbow (locally available) to the male threads at the manifold entrance. When joined, ensure open threads of the elbow face toward the right side of the appliance. Install the appliance in its counter cutout. Join a 3/8² NPT pipe nipple to the elbow using a pipe section of sufficient length to extend, horizontally, beyond the right side of the wall oven. (To accomplish this it may be necessary to extend the pipe section into adjacent cabinetry.) Join additional 3/8² NPT elbow(s) and pipe nipples, as necessary, to accomplish the following: Join the outlet of the appliance pressure regulator supplied with this appliance to the male threads of the newly installed gas supply piping. Install the appliance regulator in a location which will be accessible beside or below the wall oven. Insure the appliance regulator is installed with its directional arrow pointing in the direction of gas flow. Tighten the appliance regulator to 20 to 30 ft-lbs of torque. ILLUSTRATIVE GAS SUPPLY PIPING (WALL OVEN INSTALLED BELOW 30² COOKTOP) ² (3/8² N.P.T.) ALL UNIT SIDE PIPE JOINTS 3/8² N.P.T. ALL SUPPLY SIDE PIPE JOINTS 1/2² N.P.T. FIGURE 4 Note, regarding Figure 4, above: IMPORTANT Never tighten to more than 35 ft-lbs of torque. Always use an approved pipe joint compound resistant to the action of LP gas. Locate and join a manual ...