Parkinson Cowan Libra Connecting to GAS, Pressure Testing, Checking the Grill

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5. CONNECTING TO GAS

This appliance is designed to be installed with an appliance flexible connection only. Supply piping should not be less than R³/8 (³/8" B.S.P.). Connection is made to the Rc½ (½" B.S.P.) female threaded entry pipe located just below the hotplate level on the rear left hand side of the appliance.

Check for gas soundness after connecting the gas supply.

The gas bayonet connector must be fitted in the shaded area indicated in Fig. 3. Take into account that it must be possible to pull the appliance forward sufficiently. The

hose must not get caught on the stability bracket.

 

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All dimensions in mm

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT: FLEXIBLE TUBING USED MUST COMPLY WITH BS. 669 CURRENT EDITION. L.P.G. FLEXIBLE CONNECTIONS MUST BE OF A TYPE SUITABLE FOR L.P.G. AND CAPABLE OF OPERATION UP TO 50MBAR AND TO CARRY A RED STRIPE, BAND OR LABEL.

NOTE: ONLY LIQUID SEALANTS CAN BE USED IN THREADED GAS CONNECTIONS. DO NOT USE P.T.F.E. TAPE.

6.PRESSURE TESTING

1.The oven injector is used as the pressure test point.

Remove the oven furniture. Remove oven burner box retaining clips (one spring clip from each side) and remove box front cover. Replace one clip back into the right hand side of the burner box.

Remove oven burner by removing the spring clip from the right hand side of the oven burner and slide the burner off the injector whilst easing it towards the front of the appliance, taking care not to strain the F.S.D. phial.

2.Connect the pressure gauge to the oven injector.

3.Check the supply pressure by turning the thermostat on and one hotplate tap full on and light the appropriate burner.

The pressure should be either:

(i)For Natural Gas 20mbar

(ii)For LP.Gas The pressure must be set to 28 mbar for use on butane or 37 mbar for use onpropane.

4.Turn off the taps, disconnect the pressure gauge and replace oven burner and cover, ensuring that the F.S.D. phial is correctly located into the bracket on the burner.

5.Check operation of oven.

7.CHECKING THE GRILL

Fit the grill pan shelf to the splashplate.

Place the grill pan containing the grid on to the grill pan shelf. Light the grill burner with a match by turning the tap to its' full on position.

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Contents Operating Installation Instructions For your safety IntroductionN t e n t s Lighting the appliance Grill and hotplateOven To lightTo turn off any burner Prior to using the grill Grill control gives two heat settingsGrill Heat controlPositioning food on the grid Cooking positionsPreheating Hotplate Burner sizesFor your safety Helpful hints Oven Shelves OvenHeat zones Baking trays and dishes For your safety RoastingCondensation Burnerthe burnerflamesflamesOven cooking chart Gas Shelf ApproximateMins. per ½ kg 1lb and 25 mins Mins. per ½ kg 1lb and 15 minsMinutes for each ½kg 1lb ¼-2½ hoursOvencookingchart Baked custards MinsYeast Mixtures Mins Rolls and bunsJoints of meat and poultry Slow cookingFood preparation slow cooking Soups, casseroles and stews VegetablesMilk puddings General points for slow cooking Frozen foodsReheating Care and cleaning For your safety HotplateWhen replacing hotplate burner parts GrillGeneral Follow these simple rules to reduce oven soilageBoil over Fat splashingInstalling the appliance General InformationMoving your appliance Ensure that a stability bracket is fittedAppliance dimensions PositioningOverall height 1457mm 1475mm Height to hotplate 902mm 920mm Width 498mm DepthWhat is wrong and why? ProblemCheck LCheckService and spare parts 7 0 5 9 2 9 9 2Customer Care Department Installation Instructions Dimensions ConnectionsGrill HotplateLocation of Appliance Important Safety RequirementsProvision for Ventilation Grill Assembly Parts RequiredLevelling the Appliance Fitting the Stability BracketChecking the Grill Connecting to GASPressure Testing General Note Checking the HotplateChecking the Main Oven T E S Contents Check List 55 77 High Street SL1 1DZ Telephone 0870 5 Part Number311464206

Libra specifications

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