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Notes:
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Flexible hoses can be used where the sited ambient temperature of the hose
does not exceed 70°C. These hoses must be manufactured in accordance with
BS669 part 1 and be of the correct construction for the type of gas being used.
•
Gas hoses designed for natural gas MUST NOT be used for supplying LPG gas
(LPG gas hoses can be identified by a either a red band or stripe on the rubber
outer coating of the hose).
The hose should not be crushed or trapped or be in contact with sharp or
abrasive edges.
IMPORTANT! It is the responsibility of the gas installer to ensure that the product is
fully tested and commisioned in accordance with current regulations to ensure there
are no gas escapes.
Gas connection (figs. 9.2, 9.3, 9.4)
•
The gas supply must use the nearest gas inlet pipe which is located at the left or the
right hand side at the rear of the appliance.
•
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Before connecting the appliance to the gas mains fit the female
connector (supplied with the appliance in a separate kit) to the right or the left inlet pipe
using the fibre washer supplied.
•
IMPORTANT: Check the correct positioning of the connector as per pictures and
always operate using two suitable spanners.
•
The unused end inlet pipe must be closed with the plug and the fibre washer.
•
The hose should not be crushed or trapped or be in contact with sharp or abrasive
edges. It should also not be subjected to corrosion by acidic cleansing agents.
The hose should also be connected in such away that it does not touch the floor and
must hang in a natural loop between the appliance and the bayonet fitting.
•
To avoid damage to the appliance gas rail inlet pipe the fittings should be tightened
using two suitable spanners.
Left gas inlet pipe
Right gas inlet pipe
Plug
Connector
Fig. 9.2
