NOTE: THESE INSTRUCTIONS SHOULD BE LEFT WITHTHE APPLIANCE AND THE USER TO RETAIN FORFUTURE REFERENCE.Aga Gas Fired ranges are delivered unassembled.Before installation can be made the site is inspected forsuitability by an Authorised Aga Distributor and correctedwhere necessary to conform with local installation codesor in the absence of local codes with:In Canada:The CAN/CGA-B149 installation codes.In U.S.:The National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223. 1-latest edition.Assembly is undertaken on site by the same AgaDistributor to ensure correct performance and safety.It is essential that the base or hearth on which the rangestands should be level and strong enough to support theweight of the range.Approximate weights:-Models GC (Open Flue) and GC (Direct Vent)- 408kg (900lb)Models GE (Open Flue) and GC (Direct Vent)- 585kg (1290lb)The top face of the hearth must be of non-combustiblematerial for a minimum thickness of 12mm (1/2in) andcomply with current Building Regulations and NationalFire Laws.The wall behind the cooker draft hood and flue connectormust have a minimum air gap of 57mm (2 1/4”). Anyopenings in the wall behind the range or in the floor underthe range must be sealed before appliance installation.Ensure the draft hood is securely bolted to the supportspigot as shown in Fig. 2.NOTE: THIS IS NORMALLY FITTED AND SECURED BYTHE FACTORY BEFORE DESPATCH.The wall behind the range must be the outside wall forthe venting of flue products. Wall thickness between150mm (6 in) and 355mm (14 in) can be catered for at thesame time as site inspection.Alternatively, special lengths can be offered to order up toa maximum of 610mm (24 in) long.Open Flue - Models GC and GEInstallation Instructions for Aga Gas Fired RangeModels: GC Open Flue Range (2 Oven)GC Direct Vent Range (2 Oven)GE Open Flue Range (4 Oven)GE Direct Vent Range (4 Oven)For U.S. and Canadian Markets1 04/01 EINS 33644BASE OR HEARTHOPEN FLUE RANGE -MODELS GC AND GEDIRECT VENT RANGE-MODELS GC AND GE