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;
LPG flexible connections must be of a type suitable for LPG and capable of operation up to 50mbar and to carry a red strips, band or label.
-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
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Adaptor |
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backplate | Female |
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Copper pipe |
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Alternative backplate elbow
Cooker hose with
bayonet fixing
Straight bayonet | Cooker hose with |
socket | bayonet fixing |
incorporating |
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spring loaded |
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valve |
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