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After connecting the appliance to the gas supply, make sure that you
check the piping and connections using a soapy solution. The presence of bubbles indicated a
leak. Tighten or replace connectons as appropriate, then recheck for leaks.
Important!
Do not use any naked flame to check for leaks.
check whether the injectors are correct for the type of gas being used. If not, follow the
instructions under “Converting the cooktop to a different gas type”.
replace the sealing washer/s on the slightest sign of deformation or imperfection. The sealing
washer/s is/are the part/s which guarantee/s a good seal in the gas connection.
Gas connection with rigid pipes or a flexible hose
The gas connection fitting (Fig. 5b) is made up of:
the appliance inlet pipe:
the floating nut;
the brass elbow;
the washers.
Important !
If fitted, remove the rubber hose holder from the terminal fitting of the inlet pipe.
When connecting the appliance to the gas supply with rigid pipes or a flexible hose ensure:
you use rigid pipes or a flexible hose compliant with applicable local regulations. The flexible
hose shall be of the correct construction for the type of gas being used and of the correct size to
maintain the heat output of the appliance.
the connection with rigid metal pipes does not cause stress or pressure to the gas piping.
the flexible hose is not under tension, twisted, kinked, or too tightly bent, neither while the
cooktop is in use nor while it is being connected or disconnected.
Installation instructions
Turning the
gas connection
fitting
Appliance
inlet
pipe
Washer
Washer
Brass
elbow
Floating nut
½ ” G cylindrical
(ISO 228-1) male
½ ” G cylindrical
(ISO 228-1) male
½ ” G cylindrical
(ISO 228-1) female
Rigid pipe
(not supplied)
Flexible pipe
(not supplied)
½ ” G cylindrical
(ISO 228-1) female
Fig. 5b Gas connection with
rigid pipes or a flexible hose
Gas connection with rigid pipes or a flexible hose
Note: if already fitted on the inlet pipe, remove the rubber hose holder
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