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Gas and electrical connections
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9.
Apply pipe-joint compound made for use with L. P.
gas to the smaller thread ends of the flexible connector
adapters. Attach one adapter to the pressure regulator
elbow and the other adapter to the gas shutoff valve.
Tighten both adapters.
11.
Check that range regulator shutoff valve is in the
“on” position.
Open the manual shutoff valve in the gas
supply line.
13.
Place burner grates over surface burners.
14.
Plug power supply cord into grounded
electrical outlet.
12.
Use a brush and liquid detergent to test all gas
connections. Bubbles around connections will indicate a
leak. If a leak appears, shut off gas valve controls and
tighten connections. Then check connections again.
Never test for gas leaks with a match or other flame.
Clean all detergent from range.
10.
Use 15/16" combination wrench and channel
lock pliers to attach the flexible connector to the adapters.
Check that connector is not kinked.
manual shutoff valve
“open” position
regulator shutoff valve
in “on” position
gas supply
to range
All connections must be wrench-tightened.
90˚elbow
1/2" to 3/4"
gas pipe
nipple
manual
gas shutoff
valve
black iron
pipe
union
union
pressure
regulator
90˚elbow
nipple
Typical rigid pipe connection
adapter
adapter
manual
gas
shutoff
valve
A 1/2" male pipe thread is needed for connection to
pressure regulator female pipe threads.
90˚elbow
1/2" to 3/4"
gas pipe
pressure
regulator
Typical flexible connection
flexible
connector
use pipe-joint
compound
use pipe-joint
compound