Thetford 345 Series - Manual (Page 14)

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INSTALLATION
INSTALLATION
The appliance can be installed either onto the worktop or inset – ie flush fitting. A cut-out should
be prepared in the worktop as shown in Figs. 4 & 5. If the appliance is to be flush mounted the
worktop cut-out will require an additional rebate as detailed in Figs. 4 & 5. and shown in Fig. 7.
Care should be taken to position the appliance central in the worktop cut-out to ensure an air
gap is maintained between the appliance and the sides of the cut-out. The appliance may then
be fixed in position by tightening the clamp screws.
GAS CONNECTION
The gas connection is made to a 8mm Ø inlet pipe, beneath and to the rear of the appliance.
Prior to connection remove the plastic protection plug from the fitting. It is recommended that
the appliance be connected by copper pipe, rubber tubing MUST NOT be used.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICING
This appliance needs little maintenance other than cleaning. All parts should be cleaned using
warm soapy water. Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel wool or cleansing powders. When
cleaning the burner ring it is essential to ensure that the holes do not become blocked. The
control knobs are a push fit and can be removed for cleaning. They are interchangeable without
affecting the sense of operation.
ALL SERVICING MUST BE CARRIED OUT BY AN APPROVED COMPETENT PERSON.
AFTER EACH SERVICE THE APPLIANCE MUST BE CHECKED FOR GAS SOUNDNESS.
IMPORTANT
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Where Spark Ignition is fitted the appliance MUST be earthed
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After Installation the appliance MUST be tested for soundness
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The gas supply input pressure to which this appliance is connected, MUST
not rise or fall by more than 2.5 mbar (butane/propane) from nominal when
ALL appliances connected to the supply are OPERATED simultaneously. If
this appliance is not installed in accordance with the instructions and
tolerances detailed herein, we the manufacturer can not be held responsible
for any problems that occur, or poor performance that is
perceived/witnessed.