Gas Connection - Smeg PVA96-3 Instructions For Use Manual

Instructions for the installer

8. GAS CONNECTION

This appliance is suitable for installation with
Natural Gas or ULPG (propane/butane). Refer
to page 12 for the relevant burner pressure and
appropriate injector sizes. When the appliance
is to be connected to Natural Gas then the
pressure regulator supplied must be fitted to the
gas inlet. A test point (for checking the gas
pressure) is supplied either with the regulator or
as a separate fitting in the case of ULPG
(propane/butane) appliances.
Connection of the appliance to the gas supply
must be in accordance with the requirements of
AS5601. A ½" BSP connector at the inlet is
recommended and the gas supply line to the
appliance must be of adequate length to allow
sufficient withdrawal of appliance for service or
disconnection and be:
1 annealed copper pipe or;
2 flexible hose according to AS/NZ1869 & be at least Class "B", 10 mm
diameter.
The appliance must be installed with provision to allow the gas to be turned off and
disconnected for servicing and removal of the appliance as required from the gas
supply.
Before the appliance is operated make certain all relevant parts are placed in the
correct position.
When the installation is completed the installation connections of appliance will
require to be leak tested, the burner operating pressure and flame checked and
adjusted.
Warranty service calls do not cover these adjustments!
To check the operating pressure of the appliance it is recommended at least 2
large size burners are used. Ensure appliance is secured to wall when installation
is completed.
N.G. The regulator supplied must be fitted to the ½ BSP thread at the rear of the
appliance. An approved manual shut-off valve must be installed. The N.G.
regulator must be checked and adjusted to 1.0kPa after installation.
U.L.P.G. Can be connected to the inlet fitting
directly. The pressure must be checked to
ensure it is operating at 2.75kPa. A separate
test point fitting must be installed between the
piping & the appliance for the pressure to be
checked to ensure it is operating at 2.75kPa.
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