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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE INSTALLER

SAFETY ADVICE

• Before installation ensure that the local
distribution conditions (gas type and pressure)
and the pre-setting of the appliance are
consistent.
• This appliance must be installed only in a
room with good ventilation.
• This appliance must not connected to a flu. It
has to be installed and connected in
accordance with the rules in force. Special
attention should be paid to the applicable
disposal concerning ventilation.
• The adjacent furniture panels have to be heat
proof or protected by such material.
• The working conditions of this appliance are
mentioned on the rating plate.
Connection to gas supply.
Check that the gas flow and the diameter of the
supply pipe is sufficient to supply all the
appliances of the installation.
• Check that all connections are tight.
• Install an accessible and visible gas tap to
isolate the appliance.
- Installation of flues and ventilation for gas
appliances of rated input not exceeding
60 kW (1st, 2n
d
and 3r
d
family gases) – Part
2 Specification for installation of
ventilation for gas appliances – BS 5440;
- Gas burning appliances – Part 3 Domestic
cooking appliances burning gas – BS
5386;
- Specification for installation of low
pressure gas pipe work of up to 20mm
(R1) in domestic premises (2n
d
family gas)
– BS 6891;
- Pipe threads for tubes and fittings where
pressure-tight joints are made on the
threads (metric dimensions) – BS 21:
1985;
- Flexible hoses, end fittings and sockets
for gas burning appliances – BS 669;
Installation of domestic gas cooking
appliances (1st, 2n
d
and 3r
d
family gases) – BS
6172: 1990;
Electrical Connection
Check that:
• the supply provides adequate power;
• the connecting cable is in good condition;