Gas connection
ALL INSTALLATION AND SERVICE WORK MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY A GASSAFE REGISTERED ENGINEER.
o Prior to installation, ensure that the gas supply conditions (nature of the gas and gas pressure) and the adjustment conditions are compatible. The adjustment conditions for this appliance are stated on the rating plate which can be found on the back cover.
oThis appliance is not designed to be connected to a combustion product evacuation device. Particular attention should be given to the relevant requirements regarding ventilation.
oConnection to the cooker should be made with an approved appliance flexible connection to BS 669.
oA fixed elbow is already connected to the gas rail.
oA 15 mm end feed (male) must be connected to the fixed elbow. A fibre washer must be placed in the end of the feed that connects to the fixed elbow.
oA straight female to female equal black connector must then be attached. The approved flexible connection should be made to this.
oIf the cooker has been converted for use with LPG, then it should be connected to the gas supply using an appropriate bayonet type hose. The hose MUST be suitable for use with LPG gas, these are identifiable by a red band or stripe.
oA hose length of 0.9m to 1.25m is recommended. The length of hose chosen should be such that when the cooker is in situ, the hose does not touch the floor.
oCare should be taken to ensure that the temperature rise of areas at the rear of the cooker that are likely to come in contact with the flexible hose do not exceed 70°C.
oGas pressure may be checked on a
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