Hallman HGC2401ST, Installation And Owner'S Manual

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Installation Instructions
Be sure the cooktop is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. It is the
responsibility of the technician to make certain that your cooktop is properly installed.
Situations cause by improper installation are not covered under the warranty. Any
expenses incurred due to such situations will not be paid by the manufacturer of the
cooktop.
Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
GAS CONNECTIONS (All Units)
NOTICE TO MASSACHUSETTS APPLIANCE DEALERS:
Be sure this document is included in all gas cooktop appliances sold to consumers in
the State of Massachusetts.
NOTICE: Massachusetts law requires the following:

Appliances must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.

Appliances must be connected with a three (3) foot (36” maximum length)
flexible gas connector and

A “T” handle type manual gas valve in the gas supply line to the appliance
.
Have the dealer where you purchase your new cooktop install it or have them
recommend a qualified installer. Installation must conform with local codes. In the
absence of local codes, the installation must conform with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1-Latest Edition in the U.S.A. or the CAN/CGA B149.1 or .2
Installation Codes in Canada.
The cooktop should be connected to the supply line with 1/2-inch black iron pipe or
a certified flexible type stove connector. To prevent gas leaks, put an approved
sealing compound which is resistant to liquefied petroleum gases on all threaded
connections.
Important:
Do not apply pressure directly to the cooktop manifold pipe when
tightening supply connections. The manifold pipe should be held securely at the
pressure regulator to prevent twisting. Hold the pressure regulator with a wrench
during the tightening of the connection, or the manifold pipe may be twisted and
split and cause a dangerous leak.
The installation of cooktops designed for manufactured (mobile) home installation
must conform with the Manufactured Construction and Safety, Title 24 CFR, Part
3280, [formerly the Federal standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety,