Safety; Pipe System Testing Requirements - Thermador SNLPKITF Manual De Instrucciones

Safety

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and save these instructions.
Please read these instructions in their entirety before
proceeding. It is important to save the parts removed during
the conversion process in case the appliance is later to be
converted back to using natural gas.
WARNING
This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified
service agency in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and all applicable codes
and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
If the information in these instructions is not followed
exactly, a fire, explosion or production of carbon
monoxide may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life. The qualified service
agency is responsible for the proper installation of
this kit. The installation is not proper and complete
until the operation of the converted appliance is
checked as specified in the manufacturer's
instructions supplied with the kit.
CAUTION
A pressure regulator is supplied with the cooktop.
Install this regulator to the cooktop. Also, make
certain the propane tank is equipped with its own
high pressure regulator. The maximum gas pressure
to this appliance is not to exceed 14" of water
column (3.5 kPA) from the propane tank regulator.
The minimum gas pressure to this appliance is not
to be less than 11" of water column (2.75 kPA).

Pipe System Testing Requirements

The following requirements must be met when testing the
supply piping system:
a) The appliance and its individual shut-off valve must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping system at test
pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
b) The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply
piping system by closing its individual manual shut-off
valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply
piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2
psig (3.5 kPa).
IMPORTANT - Only a qualified service technician or
installer should make this conversion.
INSTALLER: Please leave these Installation Instructions
with this unit for the owner.
OWNER: Please retain these instructions for future
reference.
This kit is used to convert SGS, SGLS and SGSX Series
sealed STAR burner cooktops from natural gas operation to
propane (LP) gas operation. This kit cannot be used to
convert other Thermador Models or Series cooktops,
ranges or any other brand of gas appliances.
For Massachusetts Installations:
1. Installation must be performed by a qualified or
licensed contractor, plumber, or gas fitter qualified or
licensed by the state, province, or region.
2. Shut-off valve must be a "T" handle gas cock.
3. Flexible gas connector must not be longer than 36''
(91.5 cm).
Safety
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