Hotpoint EG1000EX - Manual (Page 27)

Prior to installation, ensure that the local distribution conditions (nature of the
gas and gas pressure) and the adjustment conditions are compatible. The
adjustment conditions for this appliance are stated on the data badge which is
fitted on the rear panel.
This appliance is not designed to be connected to a combustion products
evacuation device. It must be installed and connected in accordance with
current installation regulations. particular attention should be given to the
relevant requirements regarding ventilation.
MODEL NUMBERS: EG1000GX (35233) and EG1000EX (35232)
Category II
2H3+
(GB)
This model is set to burn NATURAL GAS (G20) at 20 mbar but can be converted
for use on BUTANE (G30) at 28-30mbar or PROPANE (G31) at 37mbar with the
use of a service kit supplied with the appliance or available from our Service and
Genuine Parts and Accessories department (see Key Contacts, back cover).
GAS SAFETY (INSTALLATION & USE) REGULATIONS
It is the law that all gas appliances are installed by competent persons in
accordance with the current edition of the above regulations. It is in your
interest and that of safety to ensure compliance with the law.
In the UK, CORGI registered installers work to safe standards of practice.
The cooker must also be installed in accordance with BS 6172.
Failure to install the cooker correctly could invalidate the warranty liability
claims and could lead to prosecution.
LOCATION
The cooker may be located in a kitchen, kitchen/diner or a bed-sitting room, but
not in a room containing a bath or shower. The cooker must not be installed in a
bed-sitting room of less than 20m
3 .
When adjusted for use on BUTANE (G30) or PROPANE (G31) the cooker must not
be installed in a room or internal space below ground level, eg. in a basement.
PROVISION FOR VENTILATION
The room containing the cooker should have an air supply in accordance with
BS 5440: Part 2.
The room must have an opening window or equivalent; some rooms may also
require a permanent vent. If the room has a volume between 5 and 10m
3 , it will
require an air vent of 50cm 2 effective area unless it has a door which opens
directly to outside. If the room has a volume of less than 5m 3 , it will require an
air vent of 100cm 2 effective area. If there are other fuel burning appliances in
the same room, BS 5440: Part 2 should be consulted to determine air vent
requirements.
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