11
Installation
Gas Connection
NOTE: ALL GAS FITTING MUST ONLY BE CARRIED OUT BY AN QUALIFIED PERSON.
1.
Waldorf Gas Griddles 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 appliance to be installed and that adequate
supply pressure and volume is available. The following checks should therefore be made before
installation:-
a.
Gas Type
the appliance has been supplied for is shown
on 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,
refer to the ‘Dimensions’ section for rating plate locations
for the different models. The input rate should be
checked against the available gas supply line capacity.
Particular note should be taken if the appliance is
being added to an existing installation.
NOTE: It is important that adequately sized piping runs directly 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.
NOTE: Gas pressure regulator provided with this appliance is convertible between Natural Gas and
LPG as per ‘Gas Conversion Section’ in this manual.
Ensure regulator is converted to correct gas type that appliance will operate on.
Regulator outlet pressure is fixed ex-factory for gas type that regulator is converted to and
it is NOT to be adjusted.
Regulator connections are
3
/
4
" BSP female.
Connection to appliance is
3
/
4
" BSP male.
(Refer to ‘Specifications’ section for gas supply location dimensions).
NOTE: A Manual Isolation Valve must be fitted to the individual appliance supply line.
4.
Correctly locate appliance into its final operating position and using a spirit level, adjust legs so that
unit is level and at correct height.
5.
Connect gas supply to appliance. A suitable jointing compound which resists breakdown action of
LPG must be used on every gas line connection, unless compression fittings are used.
6.
Check all gas connections for leakages using soapy water or other gas detecting equipment.
Fig 2
Rating Plate Location
for Leg Stand Models
D
O
NOT
USE
A
NAKED
FLAME
TO
CHECK
FOR
GAS
LEAKAGES
.
Warning
