4.5. CONNECTION OF EQUIPMENT
Once the gas data has been verified, the installer will take care of the connection of equipment to gas main according to the
EN
regulations in force in the destination country, complying with at least the following requirements:
•
The point of connection shall be easily accessible and will permit the free movement of tightening tools.
•
The input connection must have a thread in accordance to the recommendations given in the standard ISO 228-1 or
ISO 7-1, or a plug.
•
A fluid shut-off valve with male output thread must be installed from the main line.
For all models the gas input thread must allow a threaded connected to the main line in accordance to ISO 228-1 or ISO 7-1
depending on the destination country.
•
The hose with the input connection to the equipment will be rigidly secured to the body of the equipment. The types
of connection that are used in different countries are indicated in table A.1.
•
Flexible gas pipe must comply with specific standards and current regulations and shall be periodically examined to
determine if a replacement is necessary.
For category I3 equipment, the connection is not required to have a threaded connection or plug, it may also be made using a
tapered or smooth joint.
Countries
AT
BE
BG(?)
CH
CZ(?)
DE
DK
EE(?)
ES
FI
FR
GB
GR
HU(?)
IE
IS(?)
IT
LT(?)
LU(?)
LV(?)
MT(?)
NL
NO
PO
PT
SE(?)
SI
SK (?)
Conical-parallel threads.
a
Conical-conical threads.
b
Only for independent kitchen appliances.
c
The symbol (?) in the sheet placed next to the country name means, that they have not indicated their choice.
Types of connection used in different countries
Category I
, I
3B/P
With thread
EN 10225-1 / EN
EN ISO 228-1
10226-2
Yes
a
Yes
Yes
a
c
Yes
a
Yes
a
Yes
Yes
a
Yes
Yes
a,b
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
a,b
Yes
no
a
Yes
a
Yes
Yes
Yes
a
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
SHEET A.1.
, I
3+
P
Other connections
provided in
EN 10225-1 / EN
5.1.4 of the standard
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
a
Yes
Yes
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Other categories
With thread
EN ISO 228-1
10226-2
Yes
a
Yes
Yes
a
c
Yes
a
Yes
a
Yes
Yes
Yes
a,b
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
aa,b
Yes
a,b
Yes
a
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Other connections
with plug
Yes
a
Yes
Yes
Yes