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Installation Instructions
PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS SUPPLY
Your range is designed to operate at a
pressure of 4
″
of water column on natural gas
or, if designed for LP gas (propane or butane),
10
″
of water column.
Make sure you are supplying your range with
the type of gas for which it is designed.
This range is convertible for use on natural or
propane gas. If you decide to use this range
on LP gas, conversion must be made by a
qualified LP installer before attempting to
operate the range on that gas.
For proper operation, the pressure of natural
gas supplied to the regulator must be between
4
″
and 13
″
of water column.
For LP gas, the pressure supplied must be
between 10
″
and 13
″
of water column.
When checking for proper operation of the
regulator, the inlet pressure must be at least
1
″
greater than the operating (manifold)
pressure as given above.
The pressure regulator located at the inlet of
the range manifold must remain in the supply
line regardless of whether natural or LP gas is
being used.
A flexible metal appliance connector used
to connect the range to the gas supply line
should have an I.D. of 1/2
″
and be 5 feet in
length for ease of installation. In Canada,
flexible connectors must be single wall metal
connectors no longer than 6 feet in length.
1
CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS
Shut off the main gas supply valve before
disconnecting the old range and leave it off
until the new hookup has been completed.
Don’t forget to relight the pilot on other gas
appliances when you turn the gas back on.
Because hard piping restricts movement
of the range, the use of a CSA International-
certified flexible metal appliance connector
is recommended unless local codes require
a hard-piped connection.
2
Never use an old connector when installing a
new range. If the hard piping method is used,
you must carefully align the pipe; the range
cannot be moved after the connection is
made.
To prevent gas leaks, put pipe joint compound
on, or wrap pipe thread tape with Teflon*
around, all male (external) pipe threads.
Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the
gas line in an easily accessed location outside
of the range. Make sure everyone operating the
range knows where and how to shut off the gas
supply to the range.
Install male 1/2
″
flare union adapter to the
1/2
″
NPT internal thread at inlet of regulator.
Use a backup wrench on the regulator fitting
to avoid damage.
Install male 1/2
″
or 3/4
″
flare union adapter to
the NPT internal thread of the manual shut-off
valve, taking care to back-up the shut-off valve
to keep it from turning.
Connect flexible metal appliance connector
to the adapter on the range. Position range
to permit connection at the shut-off valve.
When all connections have been made,
make sure all range controls are in the off
position and turn on the main gas supply
valve. Use a liquid leak detector at all joints
and connections to check for leaks in the
system.
When using test pressures greater than 1/2
psig to pressure test the gas supply system
of the residence, disconnect the range and
individual shut-off valve from the gas supply
piping. When using test pressures of 1/2 psig
or less to test the gas supply system, simply
isolate the range from the gas supply system
by closing the individual shut-off valve.
*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont
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WARNING
— DO NOT USE A FLAME TO
CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
