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Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations
IMPORTANT: The appliance MUST be connected to the gas
supply by use of a 15 mm x ½” female coupler, seal, copper
pipe and an isolation tap fitted in an easily accessible position.
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It is the law that all gas appliances are installed by competent
persons in accordance with the current edition of the
Gas Safety
and Measurement Regulations 2010
.
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It is in your interest and that of safety to
ensure compliance with
the law.
Failure to install the hob correctly could invalidate the warranty,
liability claims and lead to prosecution.
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Put the gas seal inside of the 15 mm x ½” female coupler.
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Fully tighten the 15 mm x ½” female coupler and seal onto the
gas rail.
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IMPORTANT:
The female coupler must be positioned the right
way up, as shown in the picture on the previous page.
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Gas pressure may be checked on a semi-rapid hob burner.
Remove the appropriate injector and attach a test nipple. Light
the other burners and observe that the gas pressure complies
with the gas standards in force.
IMPORTANT: On completion carry out a gas soundness test.
