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Gas Connection
GAS HOSE RESTRAINT
If the oven is mounted on casters, a commercial
flexible connector with a minimum of 3/4” (1.9 cm)
inside diameter must be used along w ith a quick
connect device.
The restraint, supplied with the oven, must be
used to limit the movement of the unit so t hat no
strain is placed upon the flexible connector. With
the restraint fully stretched the connector should
be easy to install and quick connect.
The restraint (ie: heavy gauge cable) should be
1,000 lb. (453 kg) test load and shouldbeattached
without damaging the building. DO NOT use the
gas piping or electrical conduit for the attachment
of the permanent end of the restraint! Use anchor
bolts in concrete or cement block. On w ooden
walls, drive hi test wood lag screws into the studs
of the wall.
1. A 3/8” diameter hole has been provided on the
bottomof the oven just below the gas inlet. the
hole is sized to accept a clip-on restraining
cable supplied with the flex hose.
WARNING!!
If the restraint is disconnected for any
reaso n it must be reconnected when the
oven is returned to its original position.
U.S. and Canadian installations
The connector must comply with the Standard for
Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances, ANSI
Z21.69 or Connectors F or Moveable Gas Ap-
pliances CAN/CGA-6.16-M87 and a quick discon-
nect device that complies with the Standard for
Quick-Disconnect Devices for Use With Gas Fuel,
ANSI Z21.41 or Quick Disconnect For Use With
Gas Fuel CAN 1-6.9. Adequate means must be
provided to limit the movement of the a ppliance
without depending on the connection and the
quick disconnect device or its associated piping.
Australia and General Export installations
The restraint and quick connect must conform
with Local and National installation standards. Lo-
cal installation codes and/or requirements may
vary. If you have any questionsregarding the prop-
er installation and/or operation of your Blodgett
oven, please contact your local distributor. If you
do not have a local distributor, please call t he
Blodgett Oven Company at 0011-802-860-3700.