Bosch Appliances L0609466 manual Gas Safety, Gas Precautions

,_Safety

•Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified tech- nician. Installation, electrical connections and grounding must comply with all applicable codes.

Gas Safety	•	Install	a gas shutoff	valve near the appliance.			It must be easily accessible	in
		an emergency.
	•	Leak testing must be conducted by the				installer according to the instructions
		in this	manual.
	•	The appliance and its individual shutoff				valve	must be disconnected from	the
		gas supply piping system during any pressure testing at pressures in excess
		of ½ psi (3.5 kPa)
	•	The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing
		its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas sup-
		ply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than ½ psi (3.5 kPa)
	•	The minimum supply pressure must be 1" water column above the manifold
		pressure printed on the data plate:
	•	The maximum supply pressure must not exceed 14.0 inches water column
		(34.9Millibars).
		WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
		explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
		Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable
		vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance
		WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
		•	Do not try to light any appliance.
		•	Do not touch	any electrical switch.
		•	Do not use any phone		in your building.
		•	Immediately	call your	gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow
			the gas supplier's instructions.
		•	If you cannot	reach your gas supplier,			call the fire department. Instal-
			lation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, autho-
			rized service agency or the gas supplier.

Figure 1: Gas Precautions

This appliance has been CSA certified for safe operation up to a height of 10,000 ft. without any modifications. Exception: For use with propane the appliance must be converted per the LP conversion instructions.

For Massachusetts installations:

•Installation must be performed by a qualified or licensed contractor, plumber or gas fitter qualified or licensed by the state, province or region where this appliance is being installed.

•Shut-off valve must be a "T" handle gas cock.

•Flexible gas connector must not be longer than 36 inches.

•Installer - show the owner where the gas shut-off valve is located.

Propane Gas InstallationThe propane gas tank must be equipped with its own high pressure regulator. In addition, the regulator supplied with this unit must also be used.

The appliance is shipped from the factory for use with natural gas. It must be converted for use with propane. A qualified technician or installer must do the conversion.

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