INSTALLATION
8) GAS CONNECTIONWARNINGS:
Before connecting the appliance, check thatRemember that the gas inlet union on the
the values on the data label affixed to theappliance is a 1/2" gas parallel male type in
underside of the hot plate correspond to thosecompliance with ISO 228-1 standards.
of the gas and electricity mains in the home.Installation of stainless steel pipe and rubber
A label on the appliance indicates thehose pipe must ensure that it is never able to
regulating conditions: type of gas and workingtouch mobile parts of the built-in cabinet (eg.
pressure. Gas connection must comply with thedrawers). Furthermore, it must not pass
pertinent standards and provisions in force. through compartments that could be used for
When gas is supplied through ducts, thestorage purposes.
appliance must be connected to the gas supplyWhen using a rubber hose pipe, it is essential to
system:comply with the following instructions:
o with a rigid steel pipe. The joints of this pipe must-No part of the pipe must be able to touch
consist of threaded fittings conforming to theparts the temperature of which exceeds 65 K.
standards.-The pipe must not be pulled or twisted,
o With copper pipe. The joints of this pipe mustthrottled or tughtly bent.
consist of unions with mechanical seals.-It must not come into contact with sharp
o With seamless flexible stainless steel pipe. Theedges or corners.
length of this pipe must be 2 meters at most and-It must be easy to inspect the entire pipe
the seals must comply with the standards.length in order to check its state of wear.
When the gas is supplied by a bottle, the- The pipe must be replaced within the date
appliance must be fuelled by a pressure governorstamped on the pipe itself.
conforming to the provisions in force and must be- The appliance complies with the provisions of
connected:the following EEC Directives:
o with a copper pipe. The joints of this pipe must90/396 + 93/68 regarding gas safety.
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.
In case of liquid bottledgas supply, mount a
pressure governor according to the regulations in
force.
To connect the hob with the bottled pressure
governor use a flexible tube 95 cm. lenght fastened
by hose clamp.
This tube must run as shown in fig. 9/A and 9/B in
order to avoid contact with the heating surfaces.
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