Important:
* Note: In France, use a tube bearing the mark NF GAZ.
* 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.
* After connecting to the mains, check that the couplings are correctly
sealed, using soapy solution, but never a naked flame.
* To fix the parts it is necessary to operate with 2 spanners (fig. 8.9).
* The connection with rigid metal pipes must not cause stress or pressure to
the gas piping.
* The rigid or flexible pipes must conform with applicable local regulations. The
flexible pipe shall be of the correct construction for the type of gas being used.
* Make sure the flexible pipe can easily be inspected along its entire length to
check its condition; it must be replaced before the expiry date (marked on the
pipe) or if it shows signs of wear or damage. Make sure the flexible pipe does
not come into contact with sharp edges, corners or moving parts.
* Use a single flexible pipe only; never connect the appliance with more than
one flexible pipe.
* Make sure the flexible pipe is not under tension, twisted, kinked or too tightly
bent, neither while the appliance is in use nor while it is being connected or
disconnected.
* Make sure the flexible pipe does not exceed 2000 mm in length or 750 mm
for a rubber hose (or refer to applicable local regulations).
* If using a flexible pipe which is not entirely made of metal, make sure that
it does not come into contact with any part of the appliance with a surface
temperature of 70°C or above (or refer to applicable local regulations).
* When using a rubber hose for the gas onnection, make sure it is as short as
possible, without twists or kinks. To avoid any possible abrasion, make sure
the hose does not come into contact with sharp edges, corners or moving
parts.
* Make sure the hose is not subject to excessive heat by direct exposure to flue
products or by contact with hot surfaces.
* The rigid or flexible pipe must be replaced if it shows signs of wear or
damage.
* The rigid or flexible pipe must not be exposed to cleaning products (to avoid
any possible corrosion).
* The customer must be informed that the gas shutoff valve ahead of the
appliance should be closed when the product is not in use.
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