Thetford Duplex - Manual (Page 7)

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Regulations and Standards
In your own interest of safety, it is law that all gas appliances are installed and serviced by
an approved competent person, in accordance with the local and National/European
standards in force Failure to install the appliance correctly could invalidate any warranty or
liability claims and lead to prosecution. Particular attention shall be given to the
requirements regarding ventilation. Read the instructions before installing or using this
appliance.
Ventilation
This appliance is suitable for installation into Holiday Homes, Touring Caravans and Boats.
In all cases the national standards with regard to ventilation for the particular vehicle into
which the appliance is to be installed must be adhered to.
The European Standard EN1949 - "Specification for the installation of LPG systems in
leisure and other road vehicles", specifies appliances be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, including the adequate provision to avoid the accumulation of
un-burnt gases. We recommend a floor vent, venting to the outside, with minimum size
130mm
2
, maximum 2000mm
2
, which should be baffled to prevent direct draughts to the
appliance.
Location of Appliance
This appliance maybe installed in a kitchen/kitchen diner but NOT in a room containing a
bath or a shower. LP gas appliances must not be fitted below ground level. e.g. in a
basement.
Position
The performance of this appliance meets the requirements of the European Standard for
Domestic Cooking Appliances (EN30) which specifies a maximum allowable temperature
rise of the furniture into which the appliance is installed of 65
o
C above the ambient
temperature. To ensure compliance with the standard it is important the installation follows
the dimensions as shown in this manual.
ALL combustible materials such as curtains and shelves must be kept well clear of the
appliance, and their installation should meet all relevant local and national/European
standards in force.
Fixing
The appliance can be front or side fixed, holes are provided for either installation method.
Fixing screw positions are located in the side trims and accessed by opening the oven
door.
INSTALLATION GB
IMPORTANT
•
If it is not possible to install the appliance as per our
recommendations, refer to Spinflo by Thetford for guidance.
•
Construction materials - all cooking appliances become hot during
use. It is important the installer verifies the furniture construction
material is suitable for the application - i.e. Plastic materials used
in the construction may have a softening point lower than the
maximum allowable temperature rise specified in the European
Standard (EN30).