ilve Built-in Cooktop - Manual (Page 20)

These technical instructions have been prepared for use by Authorised persons. This unit must only be
installed by an Authorised person. The installation must be carried out by qualified personnel in
accordance with the relevant requirements of the Gas Safety Regulations, the local Building Regulations.
Gas connection
Gas-powered devices for home use, which are not connected to a conduit for the evacuation of
combustion products, must not cause a concentration of carbon monoxide that could pose a health risk
to the persons exposed in relation to the time of exposure. We recommend checking that the appliance is
properly set up for the type of gas distributed. The connection to the gas pipes must be made in a
workman like manner, in compliance with current standards that prescribe the installation of a safety tap at
the end of the pipe. The Gas Connection is male ½” BSP and is situated at the right hand rear of the
appliance.
During installation ensure that the flexible connection be located so as to prevent excessive operating
temperatures affecting the hose. Under no circumstance is the temperature of the flexible connection to
exceed its approved rating. The flexible connection should also be checked visually for any abrasion,
defect or kinking and replaced or repositioned to prevent abrasion, kinking and permanent deformation if
necessary. Always ensure that a restraining chain, if fitted, be correctly fitted so that strain is not placed on
the household plumbing.
It is recommended that an isolating valve and union be fitted, to enable simple disconnection for servicing.
These are to be in an accessible location.
Natural Gas
The appliance is factory set for Natural gas and is supplied with a 1kPa regulator that must be fitted to the
gas supply to the appliance.
ULPG Gas
The ULPG gas pressure regulator must be set to provide a supply pressure of 2.75kPa conforming to
standards regulations in force should be fitted. Fit the test point assembly supplied with the appliance to
the gas connection when installing for use with ULPG Gas.
It is possible to connect the gas in the following ways:
This appliance is suitable for use with either a flexible connection or rigid copper connection. If installing
the appliance with a flexible connection the flexible connection must be Australia Gas Association
approved to class B of AS/NZS1869 as a minimum. Using a Plumbezy flexible hose, AGA approval
number 6196, 10mm ID, class D and between 1-1.2m long in accordance with AG601 for a “high level
connection”.
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