Installation Manual

LOCATION AND INSTALLATION/VENTILATION

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BACKGUARD AND ACCESSORIES

Sheetmetal accessories such as the backguard, and areas at the rear of the range may have sharp

edges. Wear work gloves while handling and installing these items.

BACKGUARD

Your Hestan range is supplied at the factory with an Island Trim backguard. See Table 1 in the

APPENDIX section of this manual for other backguard options available from your Hestan dealer.

Selection of the appropriate backguard depends on the installation location and adjacent materials,

and the type of vent hood to be used. Installation instructions are included with the backguard

kit. A LOW OR TALL BACKGUARD IS REQUIRED WHEN INSTALLING THE RANGE AGAINST A

COMBUSTIBLE SURFACE - THE ISLAND TRIM IS NOT SUITABLE.

The top of the backguard serves as an exhaust for the oven when in operation, and as an exhaust

vent to remove heat from under the cooktop section of the range as well. DO NOT BLOCK or

obstruct the top of the backguard. DO NOT touch the top of the backguard during appliance

operation as it may get hot. Allow sufficient time to cool before touching or cleaning this area.

DO NOT position plastic or other heat-sensitive items nearby which could melt or burn.

CAUTION

For island applications, it is recommended to use a vent hood that is 6” [15.2 cm] wider than the

appliance, to allow for 3” [7.6 cm] of overlap on the left and right of the appliance.

Keep duct runs as short and straight as possible. Elbows and transition fittings reduce airflow

efficiency. Hestan recommends keeping the duct run under 50 ft. [15.2 m].

CONSULT WITH YOUR HESTAN DEALER ON SELECTING THE APPROPRIATE

VENT HOOD FOR YOUR HESTAN APPLIANCE.

CAUTION