Hestan 55 Inch Freestanding Grill Use & Care Guide - Manual (Page 10)

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GAS CONNECTIONS
GAS SUPPLY
The local gas authority or supplier should be consulted at the installation planning stage in order
to establish the availability of an adequate supply of gas (NG or LP). If it is a new installation,
have the gas authorities or supplier check the meter size and piping to assure that the unit is
supplied with the necessary amount of gas supply and pressure to operate the unit(s).
Gas connections should be made by a qualified plumber, or your professional outdoor appliance
installer.
All fixed (non-mobile) appliances must be fitted with an accessible upstream gas shutoff valve as
a means of isolating the appliance for emergency shut off and for servicing.
Make certain new piping and connections have been made in a clean manner and have been
purged so that piping compound, chips, etc. will not clog regulators, valves, orifices, or burners.
Use pipe joint compound / thread sealant approved for natural and LP gases.
NEVER CONNECT THE GRILL TO AN UNREGULATED GAS SUPPLY. Before proceeding,
ensure the appliance is fitted for Natural or Liquid Propane gas. Connecting to an improper gas
type will result in poor performance and increased risk of damage or injury. Gas type and gas
consumption (BTU per hour) for each burner type is shown on the rating label affixed to the
underside of the drip tray.
Installation of this cooking appliance must be made in accordance with local codes. In the
absence of local codes, this unit should be installed in accordance with the National Fuel Gas
Code No. Z223.1/ NFPA 54, Natural Gas and Propane Installation code CSA B149-1, or Propane
Storage and Handling Code B149.2.
NOTE: See rating label for manifold pressure for the type of gas of your appliance.
CONVERSION KITS
Gas conversion kits are available from your Hestan dealer should you need to convert an LP unit
to NG, or vice-versa.
HIGH ALTITUDE KITS
If you live in a high altitude area, 2,000 ft. (610 m) or more above sea level, your grill will require
different orifices for proper combustion and performance. High altitude kits are available
through Hestan Customer Service. Please have your model and serial number information ready
when you call.
GAS CONNECTION - NATURAL GAS (NG)
NOTE: To ensure proper heating performance of this appliance, verify that the gas line supply
pressure is adequate (7.0” WC supply pressure is preferred) to maintain 4.0” WC manifold
pressure. Use a minimum 1/2” ID flex hose to prevent gas starvation. Ensure that the service
pipe supplying the grill is fitted with a shut-off valve conveniently positioned and easily
accessible as an emergency gas shut-off.
Your Hestan grill for use with Natural Gas is supplied with its own regulator which MUST NOT
be removed. If this regulator needs to be replaced, use only the type specified by Hestan for this
appliance.
To connect the regulator / hose assembly follow the next steps:
1. Locate the regulator and gas connection point in the rear right side of your grill (in cart-
mounted models, remove the rear panel to gain access).
2. Install the natural gas regulator as shown. Connect gas supply using a minimum 1/2”
diameter flexible (semi–rigid) stainless steel gas hose, no more than 48” in length. The hose
as well as the connectors must comply with the Standard for Connectors for Outdoor Gas
Appliances and Manufactured Homes, ANSI Z21.75 • CAS 6.27, and suitable for outdoor
installation. Use the appropriate thread sealant on all connections.
3. Proceed to LEAK TESTING section.
GAS CONNECTIONS
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