INSTALLATION OF BUILT-IN HOTPLATES
IMPORTANT: Please ensure that there is a minimum clearance of 6 inches
(150mm) between the bottom of the hotplate and any shelf beneath it. Adequate
ventilation and access is required for service.
1. Follow the dimensions for the correct size opening in the counter surface. Refer to
spec sheet or contact Piper Support
2. Position the unit from the underside of the counter work surface and ensure that
the hotplate is properly centered. Mark the holes in the adjustable bracket to the
underside of the counter surface. Using the chosen attachment method, i.e. screws
or studs, fix the hotplate in position. Loosen the adjusting screws holding the
brackets to the hotplate body and adjust the hotplate until it is level and flush to the
counter top surface. Tighten the screws/studs.
3. After the hotplate is fit into position, a high temperature, food grade silicone seal
must be applied to the perimeter of the Ceran and counter top to act as a heat proof
and hygienic seal. See illustration 2 for details. Using masking tape, lay strips of
tape around the Ceran glass panel with the edge of the tape to the extreme edge of
the Ceran. Also lay strips of tape to the extreme edge of the counter opening. Trim
the tape so no overlap occurs. Apply a continuous bead of Dow Corning silicone
or similar product into the space between the hotplate and counter using sufficient
silicone to cover the surface (illustration 2B). Use the edge of a flexible plastic card,
scrape off the excess silicone to the level of the masking tape (illustration 2C).
Immediately peel off the masking tape leaving a smooth and neat line of silicone
around the hotplate. Allow the silicone to cure for 12 hours. Clean any excess
silicone off with appropriate solvent after silicone is cured.
4. The type of controller supplied can be either left attached to the unit or positioned
remotely from the bod of the hotplate. The distance is determined by the length of
the wiring.
5. Before connection, ensure the controls are in the OFF position. The unit should
then be connected to an appropriately protected supply by a QUALIFIED
ELECTRICIAN.
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