Rangemaster Toledo FS Installation And User Manual - page 16
INSTALLATION
Check the appliance is electrically safe and gas sound when you have finished.
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Gas Connection
Before connecting the hob, check that it is suitable for your
gas and electricity supply. This information is on the data
label fixed to the underside of the hob. Gas connection must
comply with the relevant standards and regulations in force.
The gas connection point is located as shown (Fig.5-5). The
inlet union is
Rp ½.
The appliance must be connected to the gas supply system
with one of the following:
A – Rigid Steel Pipe
The joints of this pipe must consist of threaded fittings
conforming to the standards. Use of seals such as hemp with
suitable cement, or Teflon tape, is permitted.
B – Copper Pipe
The joints of this pipe must consist of unions with mechanical
seals.
C – Flexible Hose
A hose is not supplied by with the hob. Hoses may be
purchased at most builders’ merchants.
The hose should be fitted so that both inlet and outlet
connections are vertical so that the hose hangs downwards.
The hose must be in accordance with the relevant standards.
In the UK these are:
•
For Natural Gas the flexible hose must be in accordance
with BS 669.
•
For LP Gas it should be capable of 50 mbar pressure,
70 °C temperature rise and carry a red stripe, band or
label.
•
Make sure that the gas supply pipe is never able to
touch moveable parts of the built-in cabinet (e.g.
drawers).
•
It must not pass through compartments that could be
used for storage purposes.
When using a flexible hose, it is essential to comply with the
following instructions:
•
No part of the pipe must be able to touch parts the
temperature of which exceeds 75 °C.
•
The pipe must not be pulled or twisted, throttled or
tightly bent.
•
It must not come into contact with sharp edges or
corners.
•
It must be easy to inspect the entire pipe length in order
to check its state of wear.
•
The pipe must be replaced within the date stamped on
the pipe itself.
If in doubt contact, your supplier.
After completing the gas connection, check the hob is gas
sound with a pressure test.
Gas connection
Front
Wall
Underside of hob
Fig.5-5