Gas Connection - IKEA MATMASSIG Manual

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Gas connection

Warning! Refer to Safety
chapters.
Caution! Information for
authorised installer only.
Connection to main pipe
Warning! This appliance is not
connected to a combustion
products evacuation device.
Before you proceed with the
installation, make sure that the
local distribution conditions,
nature of the gas and gas
pressure, and the adjustment of
the appliance are compatible.
The installation must be compliant with the
current local gas fitting regulations and with
AS/NZS 5601.1 Gas Installations Part 1:
General Installations, and AS/NZS 5601.2
Gas Installations Part 2: LP Gas installations
in caravans and boats for non-propulsive
purposes, or the relevant installation code
for gas appliances in your country.
Complying with the local regulations, the
connection of the cooktop to the gas pipe
network or gas cylinder must be made by
means of a rigid copper or steel pipe with
fittings, or by means of a continuous surface
stainless steel hose.
If there is a problem with the
pipe, do not repair it yourself.
Contact the local After Sales
Service Provider. Refer to the
Guarantee chapter.
The connection must be installed correctly
and fixed into the hob connection pipe.
Otherwise, gas may leak from the
connection pipe.
This appliance is supplied for use
with Natural Gas. However, it
can be converted for use with
LPG using the installation kit
included.
Make sure that the gas supply
pressure obeys the
recommended values. The nut at
the end of the shaft connects to
the R 1/2" parallel thread on the
elbow union. The connection is
sealed using the supplied sealing
washer.
A B C
A. End of shaft with nut
B. Washer supplied with the appliance
C. Elbow supplied with the appliance
Warning! When you finish the
installation, check the sealing
and pipe fixing. To check the
installation, use soapy water. Do
not use the flame.
Supply pipe sizing
The total hourly gas consumption for the
appliance is shown on the data label. The
required supply pressure (i.e. at inlet to
appliance regulator) for each gas type is
shown on the data label, refer to the
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