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Gas connection
WARNING! This operation must be performed by a
qualified technician.
• Before Installation make sure that local gas delivery
conditions (nature and pressure) are compatible with the setting
of the hob (see the gas consumption and injector size table on
page 7).
Before installing the hotplate considers the location of the gas
supply and routing the gas line. (Refer Fig. 1)
• This appliance shall be installed in accordance with
installation requirement of the local gas authority of the
appropriate installation code.
The gas supply system must comply with local regulations to
the current relevant gas standard (AS/NZS 5601, current
edition).
• For Natural Gas model the gas supply is connected to a
regulator which is supplied. The inlet connection has 1/2'' B.S.P.
male thread (in compliance with ISO 7.1 thread).
IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT THE ELBOW ON THE APPLIANCE HELD
FIRMLY WITH A SPANNER .DO OT OVER TIGHTEN. The regulator
pressure for NG is 1.0 kPa.
For ULPG model the gas supply must be regulated to a
pressure of 2.75 kPa. The gas inlet connection fitting is 1/2”
B.S.P. male tread (in compliance with ISO 7.1 thread).
A manual shut off valve must be installed in the gas line, in an
accessible position external tot the hotplate, so in the event
of emergency the gas supply can be shutoff.
For gas inlet position of appliance refer to figure 2 for NG and
figure 3 for ULPG.
After installing the gas supply and making all connections check
thoroughly for possible leaks.
Turn all control knobs on the unit to “OFF “position. Open the
valve on gas supply. Using the soap water solution check each gas
connection one at the time, by brushing the solution over
connection. Presence of bubble will indicate the leak. Tighten the
fitting and re check for leaks. If it is not possible to correct the
leak, replace the fitting. Turn on cook top and light each burner.
• Check for a clear blue flame without yellow tipping. If burner
shows any abnormality check the following:
-burner cap on correctly
-burner positioned correctly
-burner veridically aligned with injector nipple
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
