GAS APPLIANCE CODE COMPLIANCE
The installation of gas piping from the outlet side of the gas meter or
service regulator to the hotplate must be performed by a technician
qualified and certified or licensed to install gas-fired equipment.
A licensed and qualified technician must perform the initial startup and
adjustment of this appliance.
The installation of this gas-fired appliance must conform to local codes,
or in the absence of such codes, with the current edition of
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1.
The installation of this gas-fired appliance must comply with
applicable portions of NFPA 96 for ventilation. The current edition of
NFPA 96 (
Standard for the Installation of Equipment for the Removal
of Smoke and Grease Laden Vapors from Commercial Cooking
Equipment
) specifies ventilation requirements to ensure the removal
of exhaust gasses and products of combustion.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INSTALLER TO ENSURE
THAT THIS GAS HOTPLATE INSTALLATION CONFORMS TO ALL
APPLICABLE CODES AND ORDINANCES.
The venting of this appliance must not be obstructed, nor may such
venting interfere with the flow of combustion air required for proper
operation of the gas burners.
Additionally:
1. The gas supply line used to connect the hotplate to the gas
supply system must be black iron pipe, or other material as
approved by local ordinance for gas piping.
2. Gas supply piping must be inside 3/4” diameter or greater.
3. Use pipe sealant made specifically for gas piping on all pipe joints.
Apply sealant sparingly to the male threads only.
Sealant must be resistant to the action of LP gas.
4. Verify that all supply piping is clean and free of obstructions, dirt,
chips and pipe sealant compound prior to installation.
5. All pipe joints must be checked for leaks before lighting. Leak
checks should be performed with a soap and water solution.
NEVER CHECK FOR LEAKS WITH AN OPEN FLAME.
INSTALLATION (continued)
5
DANGER:
FIRE AND
EXPLOSION
HAZARD
NEVER use an open flame to
check for gas leaks. Fire and
explosion may result.
WARNING:
RISK OF INJURY
Installation procedures must
be performed by a qualified
technician with full knowledge
of all applicable gas-fired
appliance codes. Failure can
result in personal injury and
property damage.
IMPORTANT:
All pipe joints must be
checked for leaks before
lighting. Leak checks should
be performed with a soap and
water solution.
IMPORTANT:
Information on the
construction and installation
of ventilating hoods may be
obtained from the current
edition of NFPA 96
Standard for the Installation
of Equipment for the Removal
of Smoke and Grease Laden
Vapors from Commercial
Cooking Equipment
.
Copies of this standard are
available from the
Nation Fire Protection Assn.:
NFPA
1 Batterymarch Park
P.O. Box 9101
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
