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CONNECTING THE RANGE
Gas Supply
Installation of this range must conform with local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1-latest edition.
In The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or
gas fitter when installed within the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
A “T” handle type manual gas valve must be installed in
the gas supply line to this appliance.
A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed a
length of three (3) feet / 36 inches.
In Canada the range must be installed in accordance with
the current CGA Standard CAN/CGA--B149 -- Installation
Codes for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment and/or
local codes.
Gas leaks may occur in your system and result in a
dangerous situation. Gas leaks may not be detected
by smell alone. Gas suppliers recommend you
purchase and install an UL approved gas detector.
Install and use in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
Checking Pressure Of House Piping
System
1. The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping system during
any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in
excess of 1/2 lbs./sq. in. (3.5 kPa) (13.8 in. water
column).
2. The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply
piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff
valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply
piping system at test pressures equal to or less than
1/2 lbs./sq. in. (3.5 kPa) (13.8 in. water column).
Gas Supply Connection
(See figure 3)
A QUALIFIED SERVICEMAN OR GAS APPLIANCE
INSTALLER MUST MAKE THE GAS SUPPLY
CONNECTION. Leak testing of the appliance shall be
conducted by the installer according to the
instructions given in section h.
NATURAL GAS SUPPLY LINE MUST HAVE A NATURAL
GAS SERVICE REGULATOR. INLET PRESSURE TO
THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE REDUCED TO A
MAXIMUM OF 14 INCHES WATER COLUMN (0.5
POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (P.S.I.). LIQUEFIED
PETROLEUM (L.P.)
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PROPANE GAS SUPPLY LINE
MUST HAVE A L.P. GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR.
INLET PRESSURE TO THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE
REDUCED TO A MAXIMUM OF 14 INCHES WATER
COLUMN (0.5 P.S.I.). INLET PRESSURES IN EXCESS
OF 0.5 P.S.I. CAN DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE
PRESSURE REGULATOR AND OTHER GAS
COMPONENTS IN THIS APPLIANCE AND CAN RESULT
IN A GAS LEAK.
NOTE:
This range is shipped from the factory set for
Natural Gas at 4
″
water column pressure.
Gas supply pressure for testing regulator must be at
least 1
″
water column pressure above manifold
pressure shown on serial plate.
If conversion to LP Gas is required, convert appliance
before installation.
