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Gas Connection
The installation of the gas appliance to Natural Gas or LP Gas must be carried out by a
C.O.R.G.I. registered installer. Installers shall take due account of the provisions of the
relevant British Standards Code of Practice, the Gas Safety Regulations and the
Building Standards (Scotland)(Consolidation) Regulations issued by the Scottish
Development Department.
INSTALLATION TO NATURAL GAS
Installation to Natural Gas must conform to the Code of Practice, etc.
The supply pressure for Natural Gas is 20 mbar.
The installation must conform to the relevant British Standards.
INSTALLATION TO LP GAS
When operating on Butane gas a supply pressure of 28-30 mbar is required. When
using Propane gas a supply pressure of 37 mbar is required.
The installation must conform to the relevant British Standards.
CDA are not legally able to provide any assistance in the installation of gas appliances
except to Corgi registered installers. Any Corgi registered fitter requiring help must pro-
vide name, address and registration number.
Information supplied will be validated before help is provided.
Warning: Only a C.O.R.G.I. registered installer, also with technical knowledge
of electricity should install the appliance. He should observe the Regulations
and Codes of Practice governing such installation of gas appliances.
Note: It is recommended that the gas connection to the appliance is installed
with a flexible connecting tube made to BS5386.
Notes:
✓ Flexible hoses can be used where the sited ambient temperature of the
hose does not exceed 70°C. These hoses must be manufactured in
accordance with BS669 part 1 and be of the correct construction for the
type of gas being used.
✓ Gas hoses designed for natural gas MUST NOT be used for supplying LPG
gas (LPG gas hoses can be identified by a either a red band or stripe on
the rubber outer coating of the hose).
The hose should not be crushed or trapped or be in contact with sharp
or abrasive edges.