Gas Safety; Safety Codes And Standards - Thermador Professional Pro Grand Series Installation Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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1.5 Gas safety
Requirements for gas supply:
Verify the type of gas supplied to the location. Ensure
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that the appliance is connected to the type of gas for
which it is certified.
Install a gas shutoff valve near the appliance. It must be
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easily accessible in an emergency.
Leak testing must be conducted by the installer
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according to the instructions in this manual.
The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be
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disconnected from the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing at pressures in excess of ½ psi
(3.5 kPa).
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply
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piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff
valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply
piping system at test pressures equal to or less than
½ psi (3.5 kPa).
A metal flex line or fixed metal pipe shall be used to
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connect gas to the appliance. If a metal gas line cannot
be used, consult your local certified electrician or local
electric codes for proper grounding.
Natural gas — 7 inch water column. (17.4 mbar) min.,
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14 inch (34.9 mbar) maximum.
Propane gas — 11 inch water column. (27.4 mbar)
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min., 14 inch (34.9 mbar) maximum.
This appliance is capable of being safely placed in
operation in the event of a power failure. Only the
standard top burners can be manually lit.
Always keep appliance area clear from combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and
liquids.
CAUTION
When connecting the unit to propane gas, make certain
the propane gas tank is equipped with its own high
pressure regulator in addition to the pressure regulator
supplied with the appliance. The maximum gas pressure
to this appliance must not exceed 14.0" water column
(34.9 mbar) from the propane gas tank to the pressure
regulator.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE: Burning gas cooking fuel
generates some by-products which are on the list of
substances which are known by the State of California to
cause cancer or reproductive harm. To minimize exposure
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to these substances, always operate this unit according to
the instructions contained in this booklet and provide good
ventilation.
Propane gas installation
The propane gas tank must be equipped with its own
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high pressure regulator. In addition, the regulator
supplied with this unit must also be used.
The appliance is shipped from the factory for use with
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natural gas. It must be converted for use with propane.
A qualified technician or certified installer must do the
conversion.
For Massachusetts installations
Installation must be performed by a qualified or
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licensed contractor, plumber or gas fitter qualified or
licensed by the state, province or region where this
appliance is being installed.
Shut-off valve must be a "T" handle gas cock.
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Flexible gas connector must not be longer than
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36 inches.
Installer - show the owner where the gas shut-off valve is
located.
1.6 Safety codes and standards
This appliance complies with the latest version of one or
more of the following standards:
UL 858 - Household Electric Ranges
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ANSI Z21.1 / CSA 1.1 Household Cooking Gas
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Appliances
CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 61 - Household Cooking Ranges
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Applicable codes:
Check local building codes for the proper method of
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appliance installation.
Local codes vary. The installer is responsible for
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ensuring that the installation, gas and electrical
connections, and grounding comply with all applicable
codes. The manufacturer is not responsible for
improper installation or the failure to follow appropriate
local codes and regulations.
The installation of appliances designed for
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manufactured (mobile) home installation must conform
with the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety
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