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3.5.
Installation of the gas linkage
WARNING!!!
The montage and service needs to be conducted by a qualified professional, a company or the gas
supplier.
Before proceeding with the connection of the gas cylinder to the fireplace all activity regarding the correct placement
and installation of The Rio needs to be already performed. Place the gas linkage away from hot or sharp edges and
make sure it is not twisted.
3.5.1.
Connection and replacement of the gas cylinder (LPG version)
The Rio is delivered together with an elastic gas linkage which, on one end is connected to the valve of the device and
on the other end to the 37mbar regulator (in the twist-on version) ready to be connected to the gas cylinder. One
needs to control the expiry date of both of the regulator as well as the gas linkage and if necessary (for instance:
broken, cut, scratched linkage) replace the components for new ones according to national standards and norms.
The Rio fireplace can use metal or steel bottles or composite bottles filled with propane-butane gas or propane gas.
This device features a twist-on regulator with current pressure of 37mbar. It can be replaced into a regulator with a
quick-release with pressure regulator of 37 mbar.
WARNING!!!
NEVER use an unstable gas connection or a regulator for other gas pressure.
Gas cylinders have two types of connectors:
•
Twist-on connection: The most important thing is the black seal. Always check if the seal is present and that it
hasn’t been damaged during the
gas cylinder replacement. Some connections have a knob to fasten them in
place while others require the use of a wrench. Tighten securely (left thread). Using the tool pay attention not
to fasten the connection too tightly as this may damage the seal.
•
Quick-release: For this type of connection no tool is required. On/off regulation of gas connection is made
through a switch on the regulator or on a special connector. In case of using a connector with a thread
regulator of an old type put a special emphasis on checking if the connecting nut has been tightly fastened
with the help of wrench.
