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GAS CONNECTIONS
Your cooker is delivered adjusted for the kind of
gas stated on the rating plate
If the appliance is supplied with natural gas and
the pressure for natural gas is 20mbar. The
following method of connection to the gas supply
must be used:
Rigid Connection
Where it is not possible to make the connection
using a rubber hose, a rigid pipe work
connection must be used.
Recommendations when using an appliance
flexible connector are as follows:
- For NATURAL the gas installation pipes to the
termination point shall comply with:
Specification for installation of low-pressure
gas pipe work of up to 20mm (R1) in
domestic premises (2nd family gas) – BS
6891;
.
Connection shall be by means of an appliance
flexible connector for use with a self-sealing
plug-in device, complying with:
Flexible hoses, end fittings and sockets for
gas burning appliances – BS 669;
The appliance flexible connector should not be
subjected to undue forces either in normal use or
whilst connected or disconnected;
-
The socket which the plug of the appliance
flexible connector fits should be permanently
attached to a firmly fixed gas installation pipe
and positioned such that the appliance
flexible connector hose hangs freely
downwards.
-
The appliance flexible connector should be
positioned such that it will not suffer
mechanical damage, e.g. abrasion from the
surrounding kitchen furniture, which may be
moved in use such as a drawer or door, or
by being trapped by any stability device.
The bayonet connector should be accessible
for disconnection after moving the appliance.
