INSTALLATION MANUAL Free Standing Ranges RCS (Open/Sealed) RNB Platinum™ Precious Metals 1 750163
BlueStar® Free Standing Range Installation Manual MODELS RCS, RNB, Platinum, Precious Metals 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” 7
INSTALLATION CLEARANCES Installation of BlueStar range 0” clearance at rear. BlueStar ranges are intended to be installed with 0” clearance at the rear of the unit given consideration to non-combustible surfaces. An island trim can be installed either in an island or against a wall with zero clearance as long as the following conditions are met. When the unit is installed in an island condition, the island trim itself should be kept a minimum of 6” from combustible materials at the rear.
RANGE DIMENSIONS 9
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).
BACKGUARD All ranges require a backguard. Most models have the option of using: island trim (standard); 6” inch; 17” inch; 24” inch high shelf. If you are using an island trim, a six inch clearance between the back of the range and a combustible surface is required. If an island trim is to be used without this six inch clearance, the back wall must be constructed using non-combustible and heat resistant materials that extend below the top surface of the range a minimum of six inches.
ANTI-TIP BRACKET UNDER NO CICUMSTANCES SHOULD YOU STAND ON THE DOOR OF YOUR RANGE OR USE IT AS A STEP. YOUR ANTI-TIP BRACKET SHOULD BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF YOUR BLUESTAR RANGE. THE ANTI-TIP BRACKET MUST BE ANCHORED SECURELY TO THE SUB-FLOOR OR REAR WALL CONSTRUCTION. CONSULT A QUALIFIED FLOOR COVERING INSTALLER FOR THE BEST PROCEDURE OF DRILLING MOUNTING HOLES THROUGH YOUR TYPE OF FLOOR COVERING OR A CONTRACTOR FOR BEST METHODS OF ATTACHMENT TO WALL CONSTRUCTION.
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.
IMPORTANT ALL GAS BURNERS NEED SUFFICIENT AIR TO OPERATE AND LARGE OBJECTS SHOULD NOT BE PLACED IN FRONT OF THIS APPLIANCE WHICH WOULD OBSTRUCT THE AIR FLOW THROUGH THE FRONT. OBJECTS SHOULD NOT BE PLACED ON THE REAR BACKGUARD WHILE IN USE. THIS COULD OBSTRUCT THE VENTING SYSTEM OF THE OVEN’S FLUE PRODUCTS.
PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST This checklist has been developed to assure proper installation of your appliance. To validate your warranty you must mail or submit online this form within 90 days of installation and a copy of your receipt to: Warranty Department, Prizer-Painter Stove Works Inc., 318 June Avenue Blandon, PA 19510 or www.bluestarcooking.com/support/product-registration/.
