Rangemaster RG70, User Manual & Installation & Service Instructions

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8
INSTALLATION
Check the appliance is electrically safe and gas sound when you have finished.
Dear Installer
Before you start your installation, please complete the details
BELOW.
Should your customer have a problem relating to your
installation they will be able to contact you easily.
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You must be aware of the following safety
requirements & regulations:
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Before installing, make sure that the local
distribution conditions (nature of the gas and gas
pressure) and the adjustment of the appliance are
compatible.
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This appliance must be installed in accordance with
the regulations in force and only in a well-ventilated
space. Read the instructions before installing or
using this appliance.
The regulations and standards are as follows:
In the UK:
In your own interest and that of safety, it is law that
all gas appliances be installed by competent persons.
CORGI registered installers undertake to work to safe and
satisfactory standards. Failure to install the appliance
correctly could invalidate any warranty or liability claims and
lead to prosecution.
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This appliance should not be installed in a boat or
caravan.
The hob must be installed in accordance with:
• All relevant British Standards / Codes of Practice, in
particular BS 5440 Part 2
• For natural Gas – BS 6172 and BS 6891
• For LP Gas – BS 5482-1 (when the installation is in a
permanent dwelling)
• The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) regulations
• The relevant Building / IEE regulations
In the Republic of Ireland:
The installation must be carried out by a competent person
and installed in accordance with the current edition of IS 813
“Domestic Gas Installations”, the current Building Regulations
and reference should be made to the current ETCI rules for
electrical installation.
Provision of Ventilation
This appliance is not connected to a combustion products
evacuation device. Particular attention shall be given to the
relevant requirements regarding ventilation.
In the UK:
The room containing the hob should have an air supply
in accordance with BS 5440 Part 2. All rooms require an
openable window or equivalent, while some rooms require a
permanent vent in addition to the openable window. The hob
should not be installed in a bedsitting room with volume less
than 20 m³. If it is installed in a room of volume less than 5 m³
an air vent of effective area 100 cm² is required; if it is installed
in a room of volume between 5 m³ and 10 m³, an air vent of
effective area 50 cm² is required; while if the volume exceeds
11 m³, no air vent is required.
If there are other fuel burning appliances in the same room,
BS 5440 Part 2 should be consulted to determine the requisite
air vent requirements.
In the Republic of Ireland:
Reference should be made to the current edition of IS 813,
which makes clear the conditions that must be met to
demonstrate that sufficient ventilation is available.
Location of the Hob
The hob may be installed in a kitchen/kitchen diner but nOT
in a room containing a bath or shower.
Note:
An appliance for use on LPG shall not be installed
in a room or internal space below ground level, e.g. in a
basement.
Conversion
All models are supplied set for use on group H natural gas.
A conversion kit for LP gas is included with the appliance.
See the instructions that are supplied with the conversion
kit. After converting the appliance please attach the Gas
Conversion sticker over the appropriate area of the data
badge; this will identify the gas type the appliance is now set
for.
This appliance is designed for domestic cooking only. Use for
any other purpose could invalidate any warranty or liability
claim.
5. Installation
ArtNo.050-0011 - Installer information table
Installer’s Name
Appliance Serial Number
Installer’s Telephone Number
Installer’s Company
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