Connection shall be by means of an appliance flexible connector for use with a
Flexible hoses, end fittings and sockets for gas burning appliances – BS 669;
-The appliance flexible connector should not be subjected to undue forces either in normal use or whilst connected or disconnected; The socket which the plug of the appliance flexible connector fits should be permanently attached to a firmly fixed gas installation pipe and positioned such that the appliance flexible connector hose hangs freely downwards (see fig.);
-The appliance flexible connector should be positioned such that it will not suffer mechanical damage, e.g. abrasion from the surrounding kitchen furniture, which may be moved in use such as a drawer or door, or by being trapped by any stability device.
The
Right angled
bayonet socket
incorporating spring loaded
valve Adaptor backplate
Copper pipe
Alternative backplate elbow
Cooker hose with
bayonet fixing
Distributor pipe
Cooker hose with
bayonet fixing
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