9
Gas Connection
NOTE: ALL GAS FITTING MUST ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY AN AUTHORISED PERSON.
1. The Gas Salamanders do not require an electrical connection, as they function totally on the gas
supply only.
2. It is essential that the gas supply is correct for the appliance to be installed and that
adequate supply pressure and volume are available. The following checks should
therefore be made before installation:-
a. Gas Type required for the appliance is shown in the rating label. Check that this is correct for
the gas supply the appliance is being installed for. The gas conversion procedure is detailed
in this manual.
b. Supply Pressure required for this appliance is shown in the ‘Gas supply requirements’ section
of this manual. Check the gas supply to ensure adequate supply pressure exists.
c. Input Rate of this appliance is stated on the Rating label .The input rate should be checked
against the available gas supply line capacity. Particular note should be taken if the appliance is
being added to an existing installation.
NOTE:
It is important that adequately sized piping runs directly to the connection joint on the
appliance with as few tees and elbows as possible to give maximum supply volume.
NOTE:
Ensure the regulator is converted to the correct gas type that the appliance will operate on. The
regulator outlet pressure is fixed ex-factory for the gas type .
3.
Correctly locate the appliance into its final operating position and using a spirit level, adjust
the legs so that the unit is level and at the correct height.
4.
Connect the gas supply to the appliance through the regulator. A suitable jointing compound
which resists the breakdown action of propane must be used on every gas line connection,
unless compression fittings are used.
5.
Check all gas connections for leakages.
WARNING:
DO NOT USE A NAKED FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKAGES.
6.
Check that the gas operating pressure.
7.
Turn off the mains gas supply and bleed the gas out of the appliance gas lines.
8.
Turn on the gas supply and the appliance.
9.
Verify the operating pressure remains correct.
Commissioning
1.
Before leaving the new installation;
a. Check the following functions in accordance with the operating instructions specified in the
‘Operation’ section of this manual.
• Light the Main Burner.
• Turning 'Off' the Main Burner
b. Ensure that the operator has been instructed in the areas of correct lighting, operation, and
shutdown procedure for the appliance.
2.
This manual must be kept by the owner for future reference and a record of the Date of Purchase,
Date of Installation and the Serial Number of the Appliance must be recorded and kept with this
manual. (These details can be found on the Rating label, refer to the ‘Gas Connection’ section).
NOTE:
If for some reason it is not possible to get the appliance to operate correctly, shut off the gas
supply and contact the supplier of this appliance.
