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LA CORNUE
Installation Guide Centenaire
08NOTINSTAL100/USA-5
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The range is designed to operate at a manifold pressure of 5’’ of Water Column on natural gas, or
a manifold pressure of 11’’ of Water Column on LP gas (Propane).
If the range is to be used on LP gas, a qualified LP installer must convert it. We recommend that
the range be converted before installation.
For proper operation, the pressure of natural gas supplied to the regulator must be between 6’’ and
10’’ of water column.
For LP gas, the pressure supplied must be between
12’’ 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 ½’’ and be 5 feet in length for ease
of installation.
The gas regulator on the appliance is set at the factory for pressures given by regulations.
For the La Cornue ranges and hobs the regulator and the pressure tap can be found on the hob’s
manifold located by the 2 left gas burners
Connect the Range to the Gas Supply
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.
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.
*Teflon
: Registered trademark of DuPont
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.
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.
Use a product specifically manufactured for leak detection. Leak testing of the appliance shall be
conducted in accordance to the manufacturer’s instructions.
Gas connection
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Male threaded fitting,
thread 1/2 NPT
Pressure
regulator
Pressure
test point