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The table above lists the types of tubes and hoses used for gas installations in France:
EN
Connection type
Reinforced flexible
rubber hoses
Non-reinforced
flexible rubber
hoses
Flexible metal
hoses
Flexible tubes with
clamps
Reinforced flexible
rubber hoses
Flexible metal
hoses
1): natural gas or propane distributed by network
2): butane or propane distributed by cylinder or individual tank
3): or modified without replacing the appliance control valve
4): or modified with replacement of the appliance control valve
5): prohibited for new propane installations
F – Seal checks
Important: once the installation is complete, check all of the connections for leaks using a soap
solution. A flame should never be used for these checks.
To carry out the leak test, make sure the controls are closed and the gas cylinder or supply is shut off.
1. When checking for a gas leak, avoid using any type of lighter, match, cigarette or similar items/
substances.
2. Use a soap solution on the connection points.
3. Open the gas cylinder or the gas supply.
4. If there is a leak, bubbles will appear.
5. If bubbles appear, this indicates a gas leak.
6. Shut off the cylinder or gas supply and tighten the connections.
7. Repeat the leak test.
8. If the leak is coming from another part, stop using your appliance and contact our after-sales
service department.
Applicable
Service life
standard
(years)
NF D 36-103
10
NF D 36-100
5
NF EN 14800
No expiration
+
date
NF D 36-121
XP D 36-110
5
XP D 36-112
10
NF EN 14800
No expiration
+
date
NF D 36-125
14
Use
Cooking appliances
Free
no
yes
yes
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
no
yes
yes (5)
no
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
yes
X
yes
X
X
yes
X
yes (5)
yes
X
yes
X
X
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