Installation
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5.4 Gas connection
General information
Connection to the gas mains can be made
using a rigid copper pipe or a continuous
wall steel hose in compliance with the
provisions established by the applicable
standard.
For supplying it with other types of gas, see
chapter “5.5 Adaptation to different types
of gas”. The gas inlet connection is
threaded ½” external gas (ISO 228-1).
Connection with a steel hose
Make the connection to the gas mains
using a continuous wall steel hose whose
specifications comply with the applicable
standard.
Carefully screw the connector
3
to the gas
connector
1
of the appliance, placing the
seal
2
between them.
Gas leak
Danger of explosion
• After carrying out any operation, check
that the tightening torque of gas
connections is between 10 Nm and
15 Nm.
• If required, use a pressure regulator that
complies with current regulations.
• At the end of the installation, check for
any leaks with a soapy solution, never
with a flame.
• The hoses should not come into contact
with moving parts and should not be
crushed in any way.