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Ensure the appliance is used away from flammable materials. Minimum safe distances are: above the
appliance 600 mm, at the rear and sides 500 mm.
1. General
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The hose and the seal on the regulator must be checked for wear or damage before every use and
before connecting to the gas cylinder .
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Do not place the appliance near doors and windows in order to avoid the possibility of draughts
affecting the burners
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This model requires a low pressure 2,8 kPa LPG Regulator that complies with the requirements of
SANS 1237 to be fitted to the gas cylinder. Ensure that you obtain the correct regulator for the type of
cylinder used with the appliance. Cylinders suitable for use with the appliance are 9kg or greater. Do
not connect the appliance directly to a cylinder with a hose. It is dangerous to do so
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These appliances are fitted with a flame failure device on the cooker burners and therefore may be
connected to a fixed pipework system.
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Where a flexible hose is used it hose must comply with the requirements of SANS 1156-2. The hose
must be clamped with a suitable hose clamp at both ends. Note: The hose and regulator are not
supplied with the Totai Hobs. Contact your local gas dealer to purchase the correct hose and regulator.
2. Safety Information
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Keep gas cylinders away from heat and flame.
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Before testing for a leak firstly check that the regulator seal is in place and in good condition. Replace if
in doubt. Also check that the hose clamps on the regulator and the appliance are in place and properly
tightened. Examine the hose for signs of splitting or any other type of damage or wear. Replace if in
doubt.
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Ensure that the gas cylinder is fitted or changed in a well-ventilated location, away from any sources of
ignition, such as naked flames and away from other people.
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Do not use an appliance that is leaking, damaged or which does not operate properly.
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In the event of a burnback, where the flame burns back and ignites at the jet, immediately turn off the
gas supply by firstly closing the control valve on the gas cylinder or ,where the cylinder is outside , the
isolation valve and then the appliance burner valve. Wait 1 to 2 minutes and light the affected burner in
the normal manner. If the burnback re-occurs call a service technician to examine the appliance and
do not use it until it has been certified as safe to do so.
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When satisfied that the above points are all in order then follow the steps below to check for a leak. Do
not try to detect leaks using a flame, use soapy water.
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Connect the cylinder to the appliance, open the cylinder valve and with the appliance valves in the
closed position, check for a gas leak as indicated below.
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If a gas leak persists return the product to your gas dealer for inspection and/or repair.
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In the event of a gas leak or smell of gas in the house or room in which the appliance is installed, close
the isolation or emergency shut off valve and open all the door and windows to ventilate the area. Do
not use any device with a flame, or turn any electrical switch on or off until the area is clear of gas and
the leak has been fixed by a qualified technician.
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Do not modify the appliance. Do not use it as a heater.
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During use, parts of the appliance will become hot. Avoid touching hot parts with bare hands. The use
of oven type gloves is recommended.
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If there is a leak on your appliance (smell of gas), check for a gas leak as indicated below.
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Keep young children away from the appliance at all times.
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To check for a gas leak, brush all the connection joints with soapy water. If bubbles form then there is a
gas leak. Immediately turn off the gas supply firstly by closing the control valve on the gas cylinder and
then the appliance valve, check that all the connections are properly tightened. Re-check with soapy
water.
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Hot oil and fats are flammable, use them very carefully. In the event of a fire involving hot oil or fats, turn
all the control knobs to the off position and extinguish the flames by smothering them with a pot lid or a
wet towel.
Never throw water onto the flames as this will not extinguish them and may even
cause the flames to spread.
Minimum clearance
each side 300 mm
View from front of hob
indicating the minimum
side clearances
View from side of hob in-
dicating the minimum front
and rear clearances
Minimum clearance
front and rear 50 mm
Fig 9
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Now turn the hob up the correct
way and place it in the pre cut
opening in the work top ensuring
that it is centrally placed and that
the sealing strip is still in position
and is not pinched or trapped (see
Fig. 6)
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Now mount the four clamps (see
Fig 3) and tighten using the screws
provided. Do not over tighten.
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The unit is now ready to connect to
the gas supply
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Fig 9 shows the minimum
clearances for the sides, front and
rear of the appliance. It is important
for the safe operation of the
appliance that these minimum
clearances are observed.
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To mount the hob in position, first
remove the grids , burner caps and
burner bodies from the hob. Turn
the hob upside down and rest it on
a firm flat surface. Apply the sealing
strip provided (see Fig 6) and fix
into position.
9. Gas connection information
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This appliance requires a gas supply pressure of 2,8 kPa. A regulator that complies with SANS
1237 must be installed.
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All joints must be checked for leaks after installation and before use. To check for leaks, apply a
soapy water solution with a brush or spry to all the joints in the system with the gas supply turned
on. Make sure the burner control valves are in the off position when doing this.
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A rigid metal gas supply pipe is the preferred method. If the circumstances of installation make the
use of a rigid pipe difficult then the maximum length of flexible hose allowed is 1,5 metres. When
using flexible hose ensure that it cannot come into contact with hot surfaces
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The connection between a rigid metal gas supply pipe and the flexible hose must be made using a
proper gas fitting. The side of the fitting that connects to the metal pipe should preferably be a
compression fitting and the side that connects to the flexible hose should have a hosetail of the
form shown in Fig 7.
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It the hob is installed over an oven fitted in the space below the worktop then a rigid pipe shall be
used to supply the gas. A flexible hose is not permitted under these circumstances.
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The gas supply pipeline must be accessible over its complete length. This is particularly important
where a flexible hose is used.
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A mechanical compression gas fitting using a rigid pipe. Note that water fittings are not
allowed.
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A mechanical fitting using a flared fitting using a rigid pipe
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The gas connection may be one of the following types:
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A hose connection using a flexible hose clamped to the hosetail (provided with the hob).See
Fig 7.