DECORATIVE PANELS, LAMINATES & SURFACES 93 AliPro Cooktop Installation RECOMMENDATIONS For al l bench mounted cooktops (i.e. electric, induction & gas cooktops) – we recommend instal ling AliPro splashbacks with a minimum 20mm set back (c.f. Figure 1) from the rear edge of the cooktop. This is to preserve the surface of the panel from the impact damage due to oversized cooking pots. Gas Cooktop Installations The fol lowing recommendations only apply to the instal lation of a gas cooktop. For al l gas cooktops the minimum clearance between the naked flames (i.e. edge of the burner) to the surface of the splashback is 110mm. Unless AliPro is instal led directly onto rendered brick and/or cement brick wal ls a section of wal lboard directly behind the cooktop is replaced with a piece of fibre cement sheet. This is required to be the width of the cooktop and 150mm high. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS 1. Area Preparation 3. Cut and fit Make sure that al l fittings al low for the thickness of AliPro Refer to Table 1 and place the face of the panel upward or and decorative trims. If you are using AliPro behind a downward according to the cutting tool used. Cut and fit cooktop, please refer to the above guide for instal lation your panel to your measurements with: clearances. Jigsaw for al l the cuts The wal l area must be dry, clean and free from major Circular saw to groove al l damage, crumbling plasterboard or grease. Any holes straight lines. larger than 100mm across must be patched or fil led. Cylinder saw and dril l for al l Covering an existing surface (Tiles) outlets and power point fit outs AliPro can be used to cover an existing tile wal l. Ensure 4. Notes on Saw Cutting: that the surface of the tiles is smooth and clean and that a) Remove cutting chips from AliPro careful ly after cut, the tiles are securely attached to the wal l. to avoid dents during storage and assembly. 2. Measure b) Sharpen or replace the saw blade when it becomes Take your measurements with precision to the mil limetre. dul l. Dul l blades wil l result in a large burr or distortion Protect the wal l panel and place it face down on a clean at the cut edge. surface. Taking off Burs: Use 60-80 grit sandpaper to address the Remember: do not remove the protective film until the cut edges taking care not to contact the face of the panel. splashback has been fitted to the wal l. A light sand wil l remove any of the burs created during Report your measurements onto the back side of the cutting. wal l panel. Make sure that the panel is lying on a surface free of sharp abrasive tools or objects to prevent scratches. LAMINATES & SURFACESDECORATIVE PANELS,