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Installation
NOTE: It is most important that this salamander is installed correctly and that operation is
correct before use. Installation shall comply with local gas and health and safety requirements.
Thor Gas Salamanders are designed to provide years of satisfactory service, and correct installation is
essential to achieve the best performance, efficiency and trouble-free operation.
This appliance must be installed in accordance with National installation codes and in addition, in accordance
with relevant National / Local codes covering gas and fire safety.
Australia:
AS 5601 - Gas Installations.
New Zealand:
NZS 5261 - Gas Installation.
United Kingdom:
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations 1998.
BS6173 - Installation of Catering Appliances.
BS5440 - 1 & 2 Installation Flueing & Ventilation.
Ireland:
IS 820 - Non Domestic Gas Installations.
Installations must be carried out by qualified service persons only. Failure to install equipment
to the relevant codes and manufacturer’s specifications shown in this section will void the
warranty.
Components having adjustments protected (e.g. paint sealed) by the manufacturer, are only to
be adjusted by an qualified service agent. They are not to be adjusted by the installation person.
Unpacking
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Remove all packaging and transit protection from the appliance including all protective plastic coating from
the exterior stainless steel panels.
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Check equipment and parts for damage. Report any damage immediately to the carrier and distributor.
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Report any deficiencies to the distributor who supplied the appliance.
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Check that the available gas supply is correct to that shown on the rating plate located on the front lower
corner of the right hand side panel.
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Check that all parts have been supplied with the appliance.
Location
1. Installation must allow for a sufficient flow of fresh air for the combustion air supply. Combustion Air
Requirements Natural Gas 9 m³/hr minimum. LPG / Propane 9 m³/hr minimum.
2. Installation must include adequate ventilation means, to prevent dangerous build-up of combustion
products.
3. This appliance must be mounted onto a noncombustible wall or tailored stand, using the rear wall
bracket and spacing screws provided.
4. Combustible walls must not protrude past the front of the appliance.
5. This appliance must not be mounted on a combustible surface or metal surface, as radiated heat will
cause these surfaces to become extremely hot.
6. Caution should be taken as intense heat is emitted at the bottom front of the appliance.
7. Components having adjustments protected (e.g. paint sealed) by manufacturer are only to be adjusted
by an qualified service agent. They are not to be adjusted by the installation person.
8. The unit should be mounted under an extraction hood in compliance with all local regulations.
In the event that the unit is not mounted under an extraction hood, the installer must
ensure that all regulations are met and that there is an unobstructed minimum distance of
750 mm from the top surface of the unit to the ceiling, which must be of non-combustible
material.
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