Rangemaster RG60, User Manual & Installation & Service Instructions

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INSTALLATION

Check the appliance is electrically safe and gas sound when you have finished.

Dear Installer

Before you start your installation, please complete the details 
BELOW.

Should your customer have a problem relating to your 
installation they will be able to contact you easily.

You  must  be  aware  of  the  following  safety 
requirements  &  regulations:
Before installing, make sure that the local distribution 
conditions (nature of the gas and gas pressure) and the 
adjustment of the appliance are compatible.

This appliance must be installed in accordance with the 
regulations in force and only in a well-ventilated space. Read 
the instructions before installing or using this appliance.

The regulations and standards are as follows:

In the UK:

In your own interest and that of safety, it is law that 
all gas appliances be installed by competent persons. 
CORGI registered installers undertake to work to safe and 
satisfactory standards. Failure to install the appliance 
correctly could invalidate any warranty or liability claims and 
lead to prosecution. 

 

This appliance should not be installed in a boat or 
caravan.

The hob must be installed in accordance with:



All relevant British Standards / Codes of Practice, in 
particular BS 5440 Part 2 2000



For Natural Gas – BS 6172 : 1990 and BS 6891 : 1998



For LP Gas – BS 5482-1:1994 (when the installation is 
in a permanent dwelling)



The Gas Safety (Installation and Use) regulations 
1998



The relevant Building / IEE regulations

In the Republic of Ireland:

The installation must be carried out by a Competent Person 
and installed in accordance with the current edition of IS 813 
“Domestic Gas Installations”, the current Building Regulations 
and reference should be made to the current ETCI rules for 
electrical installation.

Provision of Ventilation

This appliance is not connected to a combustion products 
evacuation device. Particular attention shall be given to the 
relevant requirements regarding ventilation.

In the UK:

The room containing the hob should have an air supply in 
accordance with BS 5440 Part 2: 2000. All rooms require an 
openable window or equivalent, while some rooms require a 
permanent vent in addition to the openable window. The hob 
should not be installed in a bedsitting room with volume less 
than 20m³. If it is installed in a room of volume less than 5m³ 
an air vent of effective area 100cm² is required; if it is installed 
in a room of volume between 5m³ and 10m³, an air vent of 
effective area 50cm² is required; while if the volume exceeds 
11m³, no air vent is required.

If there are other fuel burning appliances in the same room, 
BS 5440 Part 2: 2000 should be consulted to determine the 
requisite air vent requirements.

In the Republic of Ireland:

Reference should be made to the current edition of IS 813, 
which makes clear the conditions that must be met to 
demonstrate that sufficient ventilation is available.

Location of the Hob

The hob may be installed in a kitchen/kitchen diner but NOT 
in a room containing a bath or shower.

Note: An appliance for use on LPG shall not be installed 
in a room or internal space below ground level, e.g. in a 
basement.

Conversion

All models are supplied set for use on group H natural gas. 
A conversion kit for LP gas is included with the appliance. 
See the instructions that are supplied with the conversion 
kit. After converting the appliance please attach the Gas 
Conversion sticker over the appropriate area of the data 
badge; this will identify the gas type the appliance is now set 
for.

This appliance is designed for domestic cooking only. Use for 
any other purpose could invalidate any warranty or liability 
claim.

5.  Installation

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