Gas Connection - Smeg CIR34AX Manual

5 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.
Installation with the flexible hose must be carried out so that the length
of the piping does not exceed 2 metres fully extended; make sure that
the hoses do not come into contact with moving parts and that they are
not crushed in any way.
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Instructions for the Installer