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GAS SUPPLY
Gas pipe sizing must consider the gas input to this appliance as well as all other gas appliances
in the premises. The gas meter and regulator must be specified for the total gas rate.
WARNING
A suitable sizing chart such as the one in AS/NZS 5601 should be used.
The use of rubber hose for any gas connection to a fixed appliance is NOT authorised by the
manufacturer.
Confirm correct gas type (see labels located on top or rear panels). Refer to local gas authority
for confirmation of gas type if you are in doubt.
IMPORTANT
Installation of Consumer Piping
The gas supply (consumer piping), termination is
inside the heater and enters through the base of
the appliance.
A ½" BSP flared nut (A) and a ½" BSP Male Flare
x ½" Barrel Union (B) are provided for connection
to the consumer piping (C). They are shipped
inside the engine attached to on the gas inlet
connection of the heater.
Once the gas connection is made lock the sliding
plate (D) in place to stop the connection rattling,
refer to the images right.
Purging Gas Supply
Foreign materials and debris such as swarf,
filings, etc. MUST be purged / removed from the
gas supply, failure to do so may cause damage
to the gas control valve causing it to malfunction.
Leak Testing the Connection
Plug the end of the consumer piping gas and leak test all joints.
Use a soapy solution to test all gas connections. If a leak is present bubbles will form at the leak
point. When finished remove any residue with a rag. Prevent any soapy solution from coming in
contact with electrical components.
CAUTION
ROOM THERMISTOR
Once installed the room temperature thermistor should be set so the bulb on the end is outside of the fire box and
into an area where room air will be drawn over it from the lower room ventilation, refer to the image below.
The room temperature thermistor is provided with a 1.5 metre lead and is to be positioned so that
it is in the air flow of the cavity ventilation. It may be mounted directly to the inside of an air vent
grill. The thermistor MUST be accessible for servicing after the wall linings have been installed.
IMPORTANT
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A
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C
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SUPPLY CONNECTIONS
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