Gas Bayonet Fitting NZ – Gas Bayonet Hose – How to Connect & Disconnect
The most popular style of gas heaters have a gas bayonet fitting in NZ.
A gas bayonet heater connects to your home gas supply by means of a brass push & twist-to-lock gas bayonet fitting on the end of a gas bayonet hose.
The gas bayonet fittings consist of male and female fittings that connect like a bayonet light globe.
What is a Gas Bayonet Fitting & How Do You Connect It?
In summary:
• A male gas bayonet fitting connects a gas appliance — typically a gas bayonet heater — to a fixed wall or floor mounted female gas bayonet fitting, attached to the gas supply.
• The male gas bayonet fitting is attached to the end of the gas bayonet hose.
• The female gas bayonet fitting is attached to the gas supply line and affixed to the wall or floor.
• You connect a gas bayonet fitting by pushing in and twisting clockwise to lock it in place.
• To disconnect, you push in slightly, turn anti-clockwise and then pull the male gas bayonet fitting out.
Read more for additional information and an important money saving tip…
Gas Heater Heater Fittings – LPG & Natural Gas Heater Connections
Gas bayonet heater installation fittings connect the gas heater to the gas source.
They include male gas bayonet fitting and gas bayonet hose assembly that plugs into the female gas bayonet fitting.
Female fitting is connected by gas pipe fittings to the gas bottles or natural gas heater connections.
A female gas bayonet fitting can be installed into a wall or through the floor
Most heater have an electrical connection to power the fan, igniter and control board. Some radiant heaters do not require electricity.
Female Bayonet Fitting
The female fittings are permanently attached to your wall or floor and the supply gas line is connected to it through the wall or floor.
Male Bayonet Fitting
Inspect & Clean
Gas Pipe Bayonet Fitting Installation
A licensed gas fitter must always install the gas bayonet fitting.
The female gas bayonet fitting is installed through a wall or the floor and is connected to the gas bottle piping.
Hence, it involves significant plumbing work, which should only be performed by certified professionals.
The male gas bayonet fitting installation is just a matter of attaching it to the end of a gas bayonet hose, typically done by the hose manufacturer.
Various components may be required to properly connect gas cookers or heaters to the bayonet fittings, including:
- Bayonet hose
- Bayonet socket: angled or straight in brass, chrome or stainless steel
- Bayonet adaptor (male)
- Bayonet fitting (male)
- Wall bayonet
- Mounting bracket
Inspect & Clean Gas Appliance Bayonet Fittings
Before connecting gas bayonet fittings, they must be clean and free of dirt or debris.
Grit or debris can result in an inadequate connection and cause the gas heater bayonet fitting to leak. You should periodically inspect the gas bayonet hose for damage or degradation.
Call your gas fitter to make any needed repairs.
Connecting the Gas Bayonet Fitting
The actual physical act of connecting the two fittings is very similar to the changing of a bayonet light globe.
Guide on How to Disconnect LPG Appliance Gas Bayonet Fitting
To disconnect a gas bayonet heater fitting:
- Carefully move the gas bayonet heater away from the wall to access the brass fittings easily.
- Reverse the process used to connect the appliance to the fitting. Slowly press the male gas bayonet fitting slightly.
- Then, turn it anti-clockwise to disengage the locking lugs.
- Pull the male fitting out.
There may be a small whiff of gas during gas bayonet fitting removal.
This is normal, as there may be a small residual gas in the gas hose supply line.
If You Continue to Smell Gas
If you continue to smell gas or detect a continuous or ongoing leak, you should turn off the gas and disconnect the gas bayonet heater.
If you have an ongoing problem, you should always call your gas fitter.
Never attempt your own gas repairs or allow an unqualified person to try to fix it for you.
For gas emergencies, don’t hesitate to call us at 0800 435 427, and our certified LPG technicians will arrive at your property to address the situation, giving you the best LPG advice and how to safely install and use your LPG bottles and appliances.
25 Gas Bayonet Heater Safety Tips
1. Always read your gas bayonet heater owner’s manual and follow the manufacturer’s directions for proper set-up and safe operation.
2. Fixed gas heaters and the gas bayonet fitting must be installed by licensed gas fitters in accordance with the local gas and electrical authority regulations.
Gas heaters should not be built in unless designed for that purpose.
3. Choose a gas heater that is appropriately sized for the room.
Please refer to manufacturer’s specifications prior to purchase or relocation of the heater.
4. Do not use the gas heater unless it has been certified for use by GasNZ or SAI Global.
Look for the attached label or badge when you purchase the heater.
5. If equipped with a filter, the filter should be regularly cleaned during heating season to maintain proper air flow.
6. Keep children and pets away from gas heaters.
A one metre “Kid Free Zone” is a good idea.
Young children should always be supervised to ensure that they DO NOT play with the appliance.
7. Do not permit children to adjust the heater controls or move a gas bayonet heater.
8. Turn gas heaters off when unattended and when you go to bed.
9. Never sit on a gas heater.
10. Do not cover or place articles on or in a gas heater.
11. Keep gas heaters at least one metre away from all flammable objects including furniture, drapes, books and boxes.
Windows covering that can be wind blown into the heater should be restrained.
12. Never use a gas heater to dry clothing, shoes or other articles.
13. Never place the gas heater where towels or other objects could fall on the heater and start a fire.
14. Gas heaters should only be used in rooms with adequate ventilation.
Fixed ventilation must conform to local regulations.
15. Never use a portable gas bayonet heater in a bedroom, bathroom, toilet, sauna or a room used for sleeping.
Certain flued heaters may be used in bedrooms but check the manufacturer’s specifications before such use.
16. Never use or store flammable liquids or aerosols near a gas heater.
17. Gas bayonet hose & power cord cannot be extended through a doorway into an adjacent room
18. Do not operate a gas heater where painting is being done or has recently taken place.
19. Most manufacturers suggest periodic inspection and service of the appliance and installation. Two years is the most common recommendation.
Please refer to your owner’s manual for more information.
20. Never attempt to disassemble or service the heater yourself.
Always use a qualified technician.
21. In the event that the gas bayonet hose or electrical connection should become damaged or the heater malfunctions in any way, do not operate until it is fixed by a qualified service person.
22. If you have a flued gas heater:
Be sure that you have it professionally installed by a gas fitter.
Regularly check the flue for unobstructed venting.
Be aware that insects, birds and animals can build nests in vent pipes.
If you suspect a problem, call a qualified gas fitter.
23. Do not use outdoor gas heaters indoors.
Outdoor gas heaters may create carbon monoxide.
Carbon monoxide can make you dizzy, give you headaches or flu-like symptoms. Extended exposure can be fatal
24. Never use a gas oven to heat your home.
25. If you smell gas at any time in your home:
• No flames or sparks