6.2 Gas installation
6.2.1 Safe working when installing the gas
For your safety
Before starting work, familiarize yourself with the hazards described in 'Hazards and safety precau‐
tions during installation' on page 29.
Eligibility of personnel for the gas installation
Connection of the appliance to the gas supply must be performed in accordance with the local statuto‐
ry regulations and solely by qualified gas fitters with appliance-specific training who have been author‐
ized by the local gas supply company and trained and certified in accordance with applicable national
and local regulations.
Personal protective equipment
Wear the personal protective equipment specified in the section 'Personal protective equipment' on
page 43 of the 'For your safety' chapter for the relevant tasks.
Regulations for the gas installation
Find out about all national and regional laws and regulations and the regulations from local supply
companies and authorities, as well as any other possible requirements which are applicable when in‐
stalling this gas appliance in the given location Always comply with these regulations without fail.
Follow the building regulations and technical requirements that apply to installing gas appliances at
the installation site concerned.
The gas installation must be performed in accordance with the regulations of the gas provider.
The gas fitter must not open any parts sealed by the manufacturer or the manufacturer’s authorized
agents.
The following regulations apply in Germany to the fixed connection and to the LPG gas connection:
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Technische Regeln Gasinstallation TRGI (German technical regulations for gas installation); equiv‐
alent to DVGW Arbeitsblatt G600
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Technische Regeln Flüssiggas TRF (Technical regulations for LPG)
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Druckbehälterverordnung including the TRG (Pressurized container regulation plus technical regu‐
lations for pressurized gases)
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DVGW Arbeitsblatt G631 (DVGW worksheet)
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DVGW Arbeitsblatt G21 (DVGW worksheet)
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Unfallverhütungsvorschrift "Verwendung von Flüssiggas" (Accident prevention regulations "Use of
LPG" (BGV D34/previously VGB 21))
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Unfallverhütungsvorschrift "Gase" (Accident prevention regulations "Gases" (BGV B6/previously
VGB 61))
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Unfallverhütungsvorschrift Arbeiten an Gasleitungen (German accident prevention regulations
“Work on gas pipelines” (BGR 500 section 2.31/GUV-R500 section 2.31))
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VDI Directive 2052: Kitchen air conditioning and ventilation systems
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Feuerungsanlagenverordnung (FeuVO, FAV = Combustion equipment regulation) for each of the
federal states
On smelling gas
If you smell gas, take the following actions:
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Cut off the gas supply immediately.
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Ventilate the room carefully.
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Do not operate any electrical equipment. Do not create a spark.
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Evacuate the building.
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Notify the gas utility company and if necessary the fire brigade using a phone located outside the
hazardous area.
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