Jenn-Air JGCK424PS, Owner'S Manual

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9
Make Gas Connection
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line.
Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to propane, have a qualified person make
sure gas pressure does not exceed 14
ʺ
(36 cm) water
column.
Examples of a qualified person include: licensed heating
personnel, authorized gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
1. Thread the appliances pressure regulator with 1/2" (12.7 mm)
male end connection both supplied with this appliance.
2. Make the gas connection to the inlet of the pressure regulator
with 1/2" (12.7 mm) male pipe threads.
3. Join the pressure regulator to the entrance threads of the Gas
Manifold with gasket supplied with this appliance. The
regulator is marked with a directional arrow indicating correct
direction of gas flow. Ensure the appliance regulator is
installed with the arrow pointing toward the gas manifold
entrance and make sure the top of the regulator is facing
towards the cabinet front, easily accessible through the
cabinet doors.
4. Connect a manual shut-off valve to the gas supply in an
accessible location for turning on or shutting off gas to the
appliance.
5. Install a coupling between the regulator and the shutoff valve
to complete the connection.
6. Assure all pipe joint connections are gas tight.
7. Check alignment of valves after connecting the cooktop to the
gas supply to be sure the manifold pipe has not been moved.
8. A misalignment could cause the valve knob stem to rub on the
control panel, resulting in a gas leak at the valve.
If an oven is to be installed below this appliance connect gas
supply line as shown in figure consider the below cabinet
clearance.
A
B
C
D E
A.
90° Street Elbow
B.
4 13 /
16
" (12.2 cm)
C.
1 1 /
5
" (3 cm)
D.
Cabinet sides
E.
Cabinet sides
NOTE: Illustrative Gas Supply Piping (No Other Appliance Below
Cooktop)
A
B
C
D
F
E
G
A.
Burner box (rear of appliance)
B.
Gasket
C.
Flare union adaptor
D.
Appliance pressure regulator
E.
All pipe joints 1/2" (12.7 mm) NPT
F.
Manifold shutoff valves
G.
Gas
IMPORTANT: For alternative piping methods to connect the
appliance to the gas supply, a trained service person 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.
Unless prohibited by local codes or ordinances, a new A.G.A.
- Certified, flexible metal appliance connector may be used to
connect this appliance to its gas supply.
The connector must have an internal diameter not less than
nominal 1/2" (12.7 mm) NPT pipe and be no more than 5 ft in
length. A 1/2" (12.7 mm) NPT x 1/2" (12.7 mm) flare union adapter
is required at each end of the flexible connector.