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Installation
Gas Connection
NOTE: ALL GAS FITTING MUST ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED PERSON.
1.
Waldorf Cooktops do not require electrical connection, as they function totally on the gas supply.
2.
It is essential that gas supply is correct for Cooktop being installed and that adequate supply
pressure and volume are available. The following checks should be made before installation:-
a. Gas Type the appliance has been supplied for is shown on a coloured stickers located above gas
entry point and on rating plate. Check that this is correct for gas supply the appliance is being
installed for. Gas conversion procedure is detailed in this manual.
b. Supply Pressure required for this appliance is shown in ‘Specifications’ section of this manual.
Check gas supply to ensure that adequate supply pressure exists.
c. Input Rate of this appliance is shown on Rating Plate and in ‘Specifications’ section of this
manual. Input rate should be checked against available gas supply line capacity. Particular
note should be taken if appliance is being added to an existing installation.
NOTE: It is important that adequately sized piping runs directly to connection joint on appliance
with as few tees and elbows as possible, to give maximum supply volume.
3.
Fit gas regulator supplied, into gas supply line as close to appliance as possible.
NOTE: Gas pressure regulator provided with this appliance is convertible between Natural Gas and
LPG as per ‘Gas Conversion Section’ in this manual.
Ensure regulator is converted to correct gas type that appliance will operate on.
Regulator outlet pressure is fixed ex-factory for gas type that regulator is converted to and it
is NOT to be adjusted.
For RN8200G-B and RN8203G-B models,
regulator connection is ½" BSP female. Connection
on the unit is ½" BSP male.
For RN8400G / RN8600G / RN8800G, regulator connections are ¾" BSP female. Connection
on unit is ¾" BSP male.
(Refer to ‘Specifications’ section for gas supply location dimensions).
NOTE: A Manual Isolation Valve must be fitted to the individual appliance supply line.
4.
Correctly locate appliance into its final operating position and using a spirit level, adjust legs so that
appliance is level and at correct height.
5.
Connect gas supply to appliance. A suitable joining compound which resists breakdown action of
LPG must be used on every gas line connection, unless compression fittings are used.
6.
Check all gas connections for leakages using soapy water or other gas detecting equipment.
7.
Check gas operating pressure is as shown in ‘Specifications’ section.
NOTE: Operating pressure is to be measured at manifold test point
with 2 burners operating at ‘High Flame’ setting.
8.
Verify operating pressure remains correct.
NOTE: This appliance is fitted with adjustable feet to enable appliance to be positioned securely
and level. This should be carried out on completion of gas connection.
M a n i f o l d
Test Point
Fig 3
D
O
NOT
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NAKED
FLAME
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LEAKAGES
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Warning
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