Dacor DCT305SNG Installation Instruction
5
Cabinet and Countertop Layout
WARNING
• Failure to meet or exceed the maximum and minimum
dimensions/clearances stated in these instructions
may result in a fire hazard.
• Follow the countertop manufacturer’s instructions
regarding the minimum corner radius, use of heat
reflective tape, reinforcement of corners, etc.
• Carefully check the location where the cooktop will be
installed. For best performance, the cooktop should be
placed away from drafts that may be caused by doors,
windows and heating and air conditioning outlets.
• This appliance is to be used in conjunction with a suit-
able vent hood or approved Dacor raised vent system.
Model
(A) Minimum
(A) Recommended
DCT305
30” (76.2 cm)
36” (91.4 cm)
DCT365
36” (91.4 cm)
42” (106.7 cm)
Installation Specifications
• Allow a minimum 1/4” (6 mm) clearance between the
bottom of the cooktop chassis and all combustible sur-
faces, including the upper edge of a drawer installed
below the cooktop.
Model
(B) Minimum
DCT305
29 1/4” (74.3 cm)
DCT365
35 1/4” (89.5 cm)
Under Cabinet Clearances
• The gas supply piping, gas shut-off valve and the elec-
trical outlet must be located so that they do not inter-
fere with the cooktop when it is installed. If installing
another appliance in the cabinet below, allow for the
routing of gas and electrical service behind it.
The installation must allow for the following:
• Access to the gas shut-off valve and regulator when
• Access to the gas shut-off valve and regulator when
the unit is installed.
• Access to the electrical outlet when the cooktop is in
place. The 42” (106.7 cm) power cord must be able to
reach the electrical outlet.
• Access to the underside of the cooktop for service and
inspection purposes.
• Clearance inside the cabinet to allow for proper hold
down bracket installation.
To allow access to the utilities and cooktop bottom, a fixed
shelf should not be installed below the cooktop. See the fol-
lowing pages for countertop cutout dimensions.
Raised Vent Compatibility
Model DCT305 is not compatible with a raised vent. If
installing cooktop model DCT365 with a raised vent, install
only Dacor raised vent model ERV3615. Installation of any
other raised vent model may cause improper operation.
1/4” (6 mm)
mimimum clearance
to combustible
surfaces
B
* Allows for clearance between hold down brackets
13” max.
3
(33.0 cm)
3
This specification does not apply for
cabinets located
greater than a horizontal distance of
5 1/2” (14.0 cm) from
edge of cooktop. Allow 6 7/8” (17.5 cm)
from cutout edge.
A
1 5/8” min.
(4.1 cm)
Combustible
surface to rear
30” min.
1, 2
(76.2 cm)
See cutout
dimensions
See cutout
dimensions
2
If installing with an overhead range hood, check the hood
specifications for minimum required clearances.
1
Distance to combustible surfaces measured from cooking
surface (top of cooktop grate).
18” min.
1, 3
(45.7 cm)
All tolerances +1/16” (+1.6 mm), -0
unless otherwise noted.
Minimum Required Clearances Around the Cooktop