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7) GAS CONNECTION
Before connecting the appliance, check that
the values on the data label affixed to the
underside of the hot plate correspond to those
of the gas and electricity mains in the home.
A label on the appliance indicates the
regulating conditions: type of gas and working
pressure. Gas connection must comply with
the pertinent standards and provisions in
force.
When gas is supplied through ducts,
the
appliance must be connected to the gas supply
system:
o with a rigid steel pipe. The joints of this
p i p e m u s t c o n s i s t o f t h r e a d e d f i t t i n g s
conforming to the standards UNI-ISO 7/1.
o With copper pipe. The joints of this pipe must
consist of unions with mechanical seals.
o With seamless flexible stainless steel pipe. The
length of this pipe must be 2 meters at most and
the seals must comply with the standards.
When the gas is supplied by a bottle,
the
appliance must be fuelled by a pressure governor
conforming to the provisions in force and must be
connected:
o with a copper pipe. The joints of this pipe must
consist of unions with mechanical seals.
o With seamless flexible stainless steel pipe. The
length of this pipe must be 2 meters at most and
the seals must comply with the standards. It is
advisable to apply the special adapter to the
flexible pipe. This is easily available from the
shops and facilitates connection with the hose
nipple of the pressure governor on the bottle.
o With rubber hose pipe in compliance with
standards. The diameter of this hose pipe must
be 8 mm and its length must be no less than 400
mm and no more than 1500 mm. It must be
firmly fixed to the hose nipple by means of the
safety clamp specified by standards.
At the connection end, verify the gasproof using a
soap solution, never a flame.
WARNINGS:
- remember that the gas inlet union on the
appliance is a 1/2" gas parallel male type in
compliance with ISO 228-1 standards.
- The appliance complies with the provisions
of the following EEC Directives:
90/396 + 93/68 regarding gas safety.
INSTALLATION
