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Installation
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Moffat Ltd, January 2007
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Blue Seal Evolution Series Gas Salamander
Gas Connection
NOTE: ALL GAS FITTING MUST ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON.
1.
Blue Seal 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 Salamander to be installed and that adequate
supply pressure and volume are available. The following checks should therefore be made before
installation:-
a.
Gas Type
the appliance has been
supplied for, is shown on a
coloured stickers located above
the gas connection and next to the
rating plate. 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
“Specifications” 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 Plate and in the “Specifications” section of
this manual. The input rate should be checked against the available supply line capacity.
Particular note should be taken if the salamander is being added to an existing
installation.
NOTE: It is important that adequately sized piping runs di-
rectly to the connection joint on the appliance with as
few tees and elbows as possible to give maximum
supply volume.
3.
Fit the gas regulator supplied, into the gas supply
line as close to the appliance as possible.
The regulator connections are
1
/
2
" BSP female.
The connection to the appliance is
1
/
2
" BSP male.
(Refer to the the “Specifications” section for the gas
supply location dimensions).
NOTE: A Manual Isolation Valve must be fitted to the individ-
ual appliance supply line.
4.
Ensure the regulator has the correct colour spring fitted for the gas type, as detailed in the
“Specifications” table. Opposite gas type replacement spring is part of the gas conversion kit
supplied.
5.
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.
Spring Adjusting
Nut
Cap Nut
Regulator Spring
Coloured for gas type;
-
Orange
- Nat Gas
-
Blue
- LPG
Rating Plate
Fig 5
Fig 6
