
This compartment's opening must facilitate the insertion and removal of the cylinder.
The opening and interior dimensions of the compartment must be at least large
enough to accommodate the most used cylinders (with regulator installed) in the
country. The total area of the opening in the upper portion of the compartment must
be at least 1/100 of the floor area. The total area of the base's openings must be at
least 1/50 of the compartment's floor area.
The cylinder support shall have the following points:
•Must possess adequate mechanical strength.
•Not permitted to rest the cylinder directly on the ground.
•Not to exceed the height of the base on which the cylinder rests.
•The cylinder's regulator / tap must be easily accessible.
•The overflow of liquid from a gas hobs pan must not reach the cylinder or its
accessories.
GAS CONNECTIONS
Gas Connection for Cooktop
An authorized installer is required to connect the cooktop to the gas supply. During
the installation of this product, an approved gas tap must be installed in order to
isolate the gas supply from the appliance for removal or maintenance purposes. The
appliance must be connected to the gas mains or liquid gas tanks in accordance with
the current safety standards and only after it has been determined that it is
compatible with the type of gas to be used. If not, follow the instructions in the
section titled, If the cooktop is to be connected to tanks containing liquid gas, use
pressure regulators that meet current safety requirements.
Caution!
•The tube must not come into contact with sharp edges.
•There shall be no internal connection between the cylinder compartment and the
various parts of the appliance where burners are located.
•When the appliance is in place, the ventilation openings of the compartment
cannot be blocked.
•To ensure that the appliance operates safely, that the gas is properly regulated,
and that your appliance lasts as long as possible, ensure that the gas pressure
levels correspond to those indicated in Table 1, "Nozzle and Burner
Specifications."
Gas Connection to Flexible Steel Pipe
The appliance's gas feed connector is a threaded, male 1/2" connector for round gas
pipe. Use only pipes, tubes, and gaskets that adhere to current safety standards.
The length of the flexible pipes cannot exceed 2000mm. Upon completion of the
connection, ensure that the flexible metal tube does not come into contact with any
moving parts and is not crushed.
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