Thetford Linear 170 Series - Manual (Page 8)

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REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS
In your own interest of safety, it is law that all gas appliances are installed and serviced by an
approved competent person, in accordance with the local and National/European standards in
force Failure to install the appliance correctly could invalidate any warranty or liability claims
and lead to prosecution. Particular attention shall be given to the requirements regarding
ventilation. Read the instructions before installing or using this appliance.
VENTILATION
This appliance is suitable for installation into Holiday Homes, Touring Caravans and Boats. In
all cases the national standards with regard to ventilation for the particular vehicle into which
the appliance is to be installed must be adhered to.
The European Standard EN1949 - "Specification for the installation of LPG systems in leisure
and other road vehicles", specifies appliances be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, including the adequate provision to avoid the accumulation of un-
burnt gases. We recommend a floor vent, venting to the outside, with minimum size 130mm
2
,
maximum 2000mm
2
, which should be baffled to prevent direct draughts to the appliance.
LOCATION OF APPLIANCE
This appliance maybe installed in a kitchen/kitchen diner but NOT in a room containing a bath
or a shower. LP gas appliances must not be fitted below ground level. e.g. in a basement.
POSITION
The performance of this appliance meets the requirements of the European Standard for
Domestic Cooking Appliances (EN30) which specifies a maximum allowable temperature
rise of the furniture into which the appliance is installed of 65
o
C above the ambient
temperature.
We recommend the installation follows the minimum dimensions shown in this manual as
any deviation could result in excessive temperature rise. If minimum dimensions must be
reduced, due to design constraints, a temperature rise test of all furniture fitted around the
unit MUST be performed. The design is deemed permissible providing the results of this
test comply with all standards in force and the requirements detailed within the furniture
manufacturer’s material specification.
A cutout should be prepared as shown in Fig 1. The location of the cutout MUST comply with
Fig. 2 after the hob is installed – ie a direct distance of 200mm must exist between the edge of
the burner and combustible material unless protected by a layer of non-combustible material.
The appliance should be fixed in place using the supplied clamps as shown in Fig. 2.
For models with a glass lid, the distance from the edge of the burner to the rear wall can be
reduced to 110mm.
All combustible materials such as curtains and shelves must be kept well clear of the
appliance. Any fitments such as a cupboard above the appliance must have a minimum
clearance of 510mm between the fitment and the top of the pan support – see Fig. 2.
This appliance must be positioned free from draughts, which may affect the combustion, and in
a manner that will prevent the accumulation of unburnt gas. When in use ensure that air vents
are not inadvertently blocked or shut off.
INSTALLATION