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INSTALLATION
7) GAS CONNECTION
Before connecting the appliance, check that the
values on the data label affixed to the underside
of the hot plate correspond to those of the gas
mains in the home.
A label on the appliance indicates the
regulating conditions: type of gas and working
pressure.
WARNING:
a gas hot plate can only be connected by a CORGI
Registered engineer.
Installations should be carried out in accordance
with BS 6891 1988 and must comply with the Gas
Safety Regulations.
All hot plate installations must include an isolation
tap.
GAS PRESSURE TEST
Some hot plates models have a test point fitted
under the control panel, to conduct a gas pressure
test proceed as follows:
- turn off the gas supply.
- Remove screw in the pressure test point, place
test gauge connecting tube on test point.
- Fit a burner ring and cap onto burner assembly,
replace control knob onto corresponding control
tap for the burner.
- Turn on gas and ascertain working pressure.
After test, turn off control tap, turn off gas supply,
disconnect test gauge connecting tube. Replace
the test point screw, turn gas back on and test for
soundness. Reassemble the hotplate.
IMPORTANT:
the appliance complies with the provisions of
the following CEE Directives:
- 90/396 + 93/68 regarding gas safety.
Furthermore, the rear wall, the surfaces
surrounding and adjacent to the appliance
must be able to withstand an overtemperature
of 65K.
