AS NZS 5263.1.7:2020 – Gas appliances Part 1.7: Domestic outdoor gas cooking appliances.
2.15.3 Operation
2.15.3.1 General
Each appliance shall be supplied with operating iwu-uctions. covering each separate function of (he appliance and such dismantling, cleaning, and assembly as is necessary for the user, and that include reference to the items specified in this Clause of AS/NZS 5263.0, and the following:
(aa) Details for the removal, cleaning, and replacement of any devices (such as spider guards) fitted over primary air openings.
(bb) The minimum LP Gas cylinder capacity.
2.15.4 MaIntenance
2.15.4.2 Servicing instructions and maintenance schedule Not applicable.
2.15.4.101 MaIntenance Instructions
Maintenance Instructions shall be available which shall Include reference to the following:
(a) Before use checks, such as cleaning the appliance and removal of accumulated grease and other cooking residue.
(b) Routine inspection of the gas hose and regulator and a recommended replacement period of components.
(c) Check of all connections for gas soundness.
(d) Where applicable, routine inspection of the gas cylinder to check test date status.
NOTE Maintenance Instructions may be Incorporated Into the general appliance operiting instructions.
Section 3 Preliminary tests — Line gases
3.1 General
This Clause of AS/NZS 5263.0 applies, except as modified below.
3.1.101 SIde burners and other accessory burners
Side burners and other accessory burners attached to appliances shall be assessed independently for gas leakage, gas consumption, ignition and safety shut off systems to Clauses 3.3. 3.4 and 3.6.
3.2 Preparation for testing
This Clause ofAS/NZS 5263.0 applies.
3.3 Gas leakage
When tested in accordance with Test Method ZA.1 the leakage rate shall not exceed 1 mL/min when the appliance is subjected to an inlet gas pressure of 1.5 times the rated working pressure or 14 kPa, whichever Is greater, for —
(a) the gas train in the state received by the end user or installer and prior to any modification or assembly required for the attachment of any accessories; and
(b) the fully assembled gas train after performing the modifications and assembly required to attach any accessories.
3.4 Gas consumption
This Clause of AS/NZS 52610 applies, except as modified below.
3.4.101 Tolerance on determined gas consumption of multiple burners
The total determined gas consumption of all burners, including accessory burners, operating together in accordance with the manufacturers instructions, shall 1w within 20% of the sum total of the nominal gas consumption of each operated burner. Testing shall be In accordance with Test Method ZA.2.
3,5 Gas pressure regulators
This Clause of AS/NZS 52610 applies.
3.6 Ignition and safety shut off systems
This Clause of AS/NZS 5263.0 applies, except as modified below.
3.6.101 Manual Ignition by match
An appliance designed for manual Ignition shall be readily lit by means cIa 40 mm match. In the case of multiple burner appliances, ignition by match of one burner shall be acceptable, provided that cross lighting means ensure safe and effective ignition of part of or the complete burner system.
NOTE The provision of a permanently attached device to facilitate the use ota match is acceptable.
Section 4 Tests under limiting conditions
4.1 General
Appliances and their associated side burners(s) and other accessory burner(s) shall conform to the requirements of this Section when supplied with the test gases and under the limiting conditions specified in each clause, with the following exceptions:
(a) Appliances intended for use with natural gas may be tested using available natural gas but in the case of dispute or borderline results test gas N shall be used.
(b) Appliances intended for use with town gas may be tested using available town gas but in the case of dispute or borderline results test gas D shall be used.
4.2 CO/CO2 ratio limits of any independent surface combustion burner — Underload
When tested in accordance with Test Method ZB.1, the CO/CO2 ratio of the combustion products of any independent surface combustion burner shall not exceed 0.02. S mm after ignition, with the appliance operating at the limiting condition specified in Table 4.2.