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3.8
Gas Taps and FFD
3.8.1 Replacement Taps for Open Top (G1006X / G1026X / G1060X / G1066X) and Solid Top
Burners (G1006BX / G1026BX)
a) Remove control panel as detailed in Section 3.2.4.
b) Remove hob lift-off components.
c) Undo inlet / outlet pipe compression nuts.
d) Disconnect thermocouple nut.
For solid top appliances, proceed with e) to g).
e) Undo pilot supply pipe.
f) Undo fixings that secure control location plate to bracket.
g) Remove fixing plate from previous control and secure to replacement.
Replace parts in reverse order.
Also check FFD thermocouple position at low flame operation. Check open top flame stability on low
flame settings by turning control between high and low settings.
To set by-pass rate, aim for flame cone lengths of approximately 5mm, for both Natural and Propane
Models.
3.8.2 Twin Bullseye (G1006FX)
a) Remove bullseye rings and hob castings.
b) Remove centre support
c) Remove burner controls cover panel.
d) Remove control panel as detailed in Section 3.2.4.
e) Undo saddle clamp plate to float rail.
f) Unscrew burner assembly and manifold bracket from side panel and crown plate.
g) Remove burner assembly c/w with gas tap and manifold bracket to gain complete access to
pipework.
h) Remove pilot pipe, main feed pipe and thermocouple nut from tap.
i)
Replace in reverse order.
3.8.3 Gas taps (Cleaning & Greasing)
Note:
Plugs and bodies are machined as matching pairs and are non-interchangeable. To avoid mix-up,
clean one tap at a time. Check for proper function after maintenance.
a) Remove top facia panel (see Section 3.2.4)
b) Remove fixings from tap body front. Withdraw spindle and niting arrangement to allow plug to be
eased out.
c) Clean plug and body with a soft rag and re-grease with an approved high temperature lubricant.
Apply grease sparingly, DO NOT block the gas passageways of plug and body.
d) Ensure that plug is inserted into body in correct position for operation.
e) Secure end cap to body. Note that fixing holes line up in one way only.
3.9
Governor (Natural Gas Appliances only)
The type of governor supplied is maintenance-free. Check that blue dust cap covering vent is fitted and in good
condition as this protects the breather hole.
