M228 2M-306916 OpM H-2412 Instant-On Dual Pilot Gas Hotplate
INSTALLATION (continued)
GAS APPLIANCE CODE COMPLIANCE
The installation of gas piping from the outlet side of the gas meter or
service regulator to the hotplate must be performed by a technician
qualified and certified or licensed to install gas-fired equipment.
A licensed and qualified technician must perform the initial startup and
adjustment of this appliance.
The installation of this gas-fired appliance must conform to local
codes, or in the absence of such codes, with the current edition of
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1.
For use in the State of Massachusetts, this appliance must be
installed in compliance with
Massachusetts Fuel Gas and Plumbing
Code CMR 248.
The installation of this gas-fired appliance must comply with
applicable portions of NFPA 96 for ventilation.
The venting of this appliance must not be obstructed, nor may such
venting interfere with the flow of combustion air required for proper
operation of the gas burners.
Additionally:
1. The gas supply line used to connect the hotplate to the gas
supply system must be black iron pipe, or other material as
approved by local ordinance for gas piping.
2. Gas supply piping must be inside 3/8” diameter or greater.
3. Use pipe sealant made specifically for gas piping on all pipe
joints. Apply sealant sparingly to the male threads only.
Sealant must be resistant to the action of LP gas.
4. Verify that all supply piping is clean and free of obstructions, dirt,
chips and pipe sealant compound prior to installation.
5. All pipe joints must be checked for leaks before lighting. Leak
checks should be performed with a soap and water solution.
NEVER CHECK FOR LEAKS WITH AN OPEN FLAME.
DANGER:
FIRE AND
EXPLOSION HAZARD
NEVER use an open flame to
check for gas leaks. Fire and
explosion may result.
IMPORTANT:
All pipe joints must be checked
for leaks before lighting. Leak
checks should be performed
with a soap and water solution.
IMPORTANT:
Information on the
construction and installation of
ventilating hoods may be
obtained from the current
edition of NFPA 96
Standard for the Installation of
Equipment for the Removal of
Smoke and Grease Laden
Vapors from Commercial
Cooking Equipment
.
Copies of this standard are
available from the
Nation Fire Protection Assn.:
NFPA
1 Batterymarch Park
P.O. Box 9101
Quincy, MA 02269-9101
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