Gas Connection - New World NW 90GTDO Instructions For Use - Installation Advice

GAS CONNECTION

The installation of the gas appliance to Natural Gas or LP Gas must be carried out by a
suitably qualified and registered installer. Installers shall take due account of the provi-
sions of the relevant British Standards Code of Practice, the Gas Safety Regulations and
the Building Standards (Scotland)(Consolidation) Regulations issued by the Scottish
Development Department.
INSTALLATION TO NATURAL GAS
Installation to Natural Gas must conform to the Code of Practice, etc. The supply pres-
sure for Natural Gas is 20 mbar.
The installation must conform to the relevant British Standards.
INSTALLATION TO LP GAS
When operating on Butane gas a supply pressure of 28-30 mbar is required. When
using Propane gas a supply pressure of 37 mbar is required.
The installation must conform to the relevant British Standards.
Warning: Only a suitably qualified and registered installer, also with technical knowledge
of electricity should install the appliance. He should observe the Regulations and Codes of
Practice governing such installation of gas appliances.
Note: It is recommended that the gas connection to the cooker is installed with a flexi-
ble connecting tube made to BS 5386.
GAS CONNECTION
The gas supply must use the nearest gas inlet pipe which is located at the left or the
right hand side at the rear of the appliance (fig. 10.2).
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before connecting the appliance to the gas mains fit the female
connector (supplied with the appliance in a separate kit) to the right or the left inlet pipe
interposing the gasket. Check the correct positioning of the connector as per pictures
and always operate using two suitable spanners.
The unused end inlet pipe must be closed with the plug interposing the gasket.
Flexible hoses can be used where the sited ambient temperature of the hose does not
exceed 70°C. These hoses must be manufactured in accordance with BS669 part 1 and
be of the correct construction for the type of gas being used.
The hose should not be crushed or trapped or be in contact with sharp or abrasive
edges. It should also not be subjected to corrosion by acidic cleansing agents.
The hose should also be connected in such away that it does not touch the floor.
NB: Gas hoses designed for natural gas MUST NOT be used for supplying LPG gas
(LPG gas hoses can be identified by a either a red band or stripe on the rubber outer
coating of the hose).
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