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o Remember that the quantity of air necessary for combustion
must never be less than 2m³/h for each kW of power (see total
power in kW on the appliance rating plate).
Gas Safety (Installation and Use) Regulations
IMPORTANT: The appliance MUST be connected to the gas
supply by use of a ½" BSP Elbow, seal, copper pipe and an
isolation tap fitted in an easily accessible position.
o It is the law that all gas appliances are installed by competent
persons in accordance with the current edition of the Gas Safety
Installation and Use Regulations.
o It is in your interest and that of safety to ensure compliance with
the law.
o In the UK, GASSAFE registered installers work to safe standards
of practice. The cooker must also be installed in accordance with
the current edition of BS 6172. Failure to install the hob correctly
could invalidate the warranty, liability claims and lead to
prosecution.
o Put the gas seal into the elbow.
o Fully tighten the elbow and seal onto the gas rail.
o The elbow MUST be pointing in a downwards direction.
o Gas pressure may be checked on a semi-rapid hob burner.
Remove the appropriate injector and attach a test nipple. Light
the other burners and observe that the gas pressure complies
with the gas standards in force.
o IMPORTANT: On completion carry out a gas soundness
test.
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