Baumatic BHG640SS, Instruction Manual

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Conversion for use on LPG and other gases must only be
undertaken by a qualified person. For information on the use of
other gases, please contact the Baumatic Advice Line.
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The hob must be installed by a qualified person, in accordance
with the current edition of the Gas Safety (Installation and Use)
(Amendment) Regulations and the relevant building/I.E.E.
Regulations.
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Failure to install the appliance correctly could invalidate
Baumatic’s guarantee and lead to prosecution under the
regulations quoted above.
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In the UK, GASSAFE registered installers are authorised to
undertake the installation and service work, in compliance with
the above regulations.
Ventilation requirements
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The room containing the hob should have an air supply in
accordance with the current edition of BS 5440: Part 2:
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The room must have opening windows or equivalent; some
rooms may also require a permanent vent.
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If the room has a volume between 5 and 10m³, it will require an
air vent of 50cm² (effective area). Unless it has a door which
opens directly to the outside.
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If the room has a volume of less than 5m³, it will require an air
vent of 100cm² (effective area).
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If it is installed in a room with a volume that exceeds 11m³, then
no air vent is required.
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If there are any other fuel burning appliances in the same room
the current edition of BS 5440: Part 2: should be consulted to
determine air vent requirements.
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Ensure that the room containing the hob is well ventilated, keep
natural ventilation holes or install a mechanical ventilation device
(mechanical cooker hood).
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Prolonged intensive use of the appliance may call for additional
ventilation, either by the opening of a window, or by increasing
the level of the mechanical ventilation device (where present).