Installation Guide

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Gas supply
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The connection must be performed by an authorised person according to the
relevant standards.
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This appliance is suitable for use with Natural Gas or ULPG. The gas range
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is shipped from the factory set and adjusted for Natural Gas. It can be converted for use
with ULPG following the instructions in this manual.
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The connection must be made at the rear of appliance. Ensure the pipe does not
cross the cooker.
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The inlet not used must be closed off with the cap and sealing gasket supplied.
Installation with a flexible hose assembly
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If this appliance has to be installed with a hose assembly, the installer shall refer to the
network operator or gas supplier for confirmation of the gas type, if in doubt.
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When used with a flexible hose, the connector on the wall should be between 450mm to
500mm from the floor and 200 mm to 300 mm from the left-hand side of the appliance
as viewed from the front. The hose connection on the appliance shall face downwards.
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It is important that the hose does not come in contact with the metal of the appliance
and is secured as per appropriate gas installation codes. A chain 80% of the length of
the flexible gas hose must be used to prevent stress being applied to the hose. The chain
should be attached securely to the product where shown, and on the wall.
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Flexible hose assemblies should be AS/NZS 1869 Class B or Class D certified. The thread
connection shall be Rp ½” (ISO 7-1) male.
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The hose assembly shall be as short as practicable and comply with relevant AS5601 /
NZS5261 requirements.
IMPORTANT!
After connection the installer must check that the hose is not kinked, subjected to
abrasion or permanently deformed. The installer must check also that the hose is not near
(or in contact) with any hot surfaces.
Gas connection specification
IMPORTANT!
Check the correct positioning of the gas regulator. The arrow on the back of the gas
regulator must be oriented toward the connector.
gas inlet pipe
gasket
nipple
brass conical
adapter
test point
gas regulator
arrow
gas inlet pipe
gasket
nipple
brass conical
adapter
test point
test point adapter
GAS CONNECTION
NG
Adjust to obtain a test point pressure of
1 kPa with all the burners operating at
highest setting.
ULPG
Ensure the supply pressure is
regulated to 2.75 kPa, with all the
burners operating at highest setting.