Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations
IMPORTANT: The appliance MUST be connected to the gas
supply by use of a ½ BSP Elbow, seal, copper pipe and an
isolation tap fitted in an easily accessible position.
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It is the law that all gas appliances are installed by competent
persons in accordance with the current edition of the Gas Safety
Installation and Use Regulations.
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It is in your interest and that of safety to ensure compliance with
the law.
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In the UK, CORGI registered installers work to safe standards of
practice. The cooker must also be installed in accordance with
the current edition of BS 6172. Failure to install the cooker
correctly could invalidate the warranty, liability claims and lead
to prosecution.
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Put the gas seal into the elbow.
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Fully tighten the elbow and seal onto the gas rail.
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The elbow MUST be pointing in a downwards direction.
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Gas pressure may be checked on a semi-rapid hob burner.
Remove the appropriate injector and attach a test nipple. Light
the other burners and observe that the gas pressure complies
with the gas standards in force.
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IMPORTANT: On completion carry out a gas soundness
test.
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