INSTALLATION MANUAL Free Standing Ranges RCS RNB RPB Heritage Classic Platinum™ Series
BLUESTAR® INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FREE STANDING RANGE FOR THE HOME MODELS RCS, RPB, RNB, Heritage, Platinum THIS APPLIANCE WAS DESIGNED FOR EASE OF INSTALLATION AND OPERATION. HOWEVER, WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU READ ALL SECTIONS OF THIS MANUAL BEFORE YOU BEGIN INSTALLATION. INSTALLATION MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN APPROVED GAS INSTALLER OR GAS SERVICE TECHNICIAN OR THE WARRANTY IS VOID.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS To avoid personal injury or property damage, please read and follow these important safety precautions. 1. Before any maintenance or repairs are performed, disconnect the appliance from the electric supply. 2. Your appliance should be installed by a qualified gas installation technician. Have the technician show you the exact location of the gas shutoff valve on the incoming gas line so you know how to turn off the gas if necessary. 3.
SITE PREPARATION This appliance has been designed to be installed directly against rear walls and side base cabinets. It cannot be installed directly against tall side cabinets, side walls, tall appliances or base cabinets extending beyond 24 inches [610 mm]. Side trims must be at least 11/16 inch [17.5 mm] above the adjoining counter top surfaces. Any openings in the back wall or the floor of the installation site must be sealed.
CLEARANCES The maximum depth of cabinets installed above cooling tops be 13”
INSTALLATION UNPACKING 1. Check the package for damage. If any damage is visible you should mark the Bill of Lading you sign that there may be concealed damage. If there is visible damage, contact the dealer you purchased your appliance from. 2. Ensure the container is upright. If the container is not upright major damage can occur to your appliance. If damage is discovered, do not refuse delivery. Contact the dealer and file appropriate freight claims. Save all packaging material.
CASTERS Appliance is for use only with the specific legs or casters specified by the manufacturer When casters are employed on two or more legs, installation must be on 1/8” (2mm) thick commercial grade vinyl composition floor finishing materials or equivalent. The load rating of each swivel caster is 250 lbs. 24”, 30”, 36” units have 4 casters (1,000lbs). 48” and 60” units come with 6 casters (1,500lbs). Total weight of appliances 24”: 325 lbs., 30”: 385 lbs., 36”: 440 lbs., 48”: 643 lbs.
BACKGUARD All ranges require a backguard. Most models have the option of using: grate height trim; island trim; 6” inch standard; 17” inch hi-back; 24” inch high shelf. Heritage Classic models require a 24” inch high shelf for all installations. If you are using an island trim or grate height, a six inch clearance between the back of the range and a combustible surface is required.
GAS CONNECTIONS This appliance must be installed by an approved installer or a gas technician 1. The installation of this appliance must conform with all applicable local codes. In the absence of local codes, the installation must conform to the latest level of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54. In Canada, the installation must be in accordance with the current CAN/CGA B149.1 and B149.2. 2. Maximum gas must not exceed 14 inches water column (wc) or 1/2 psi. 3.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 1. The installation of this appliance must conform with all applicable local codes. In the absence of local codes, the installation must conform to the latest level of the National Electric Code, and ANSI/NFPA 70. 2. This appliance is equipped with a standard three prong polarized, NEMA 5-15P line cord to be plugged into a 120 Volt 15 AMP outlet. 3. Removing the grounding prong from the plug will void the manufacturer’s warranty. 4.
PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST This checklist has been developed to assure proper installation of your appliance. To validate your warranty you must mail or fax this form within 15 days of installation and a copy of your receipt to: Warranty Department, Prizer-Painter Stove Works Inc., 600 Arlington Street, Reading, PA 19611, or Fax (610) 376-2596. Failure to do so will void the warranty.
