3. DO NOT use this gas connector on
appliances equipped with rollers or
casters. (Figure E) This connector is
designed for limited movement after
installation. Repeated bending, flexing
or extreme vibration can cause metal
fatigue. DO NOT repeatedly move
appliance for cleaning once installed.
Normal movement of dryer (or similar
appliance) during operation is okay.
4. AVOID connector contact with foreign objects such as wall studs, electrical wiring,
copper or iron pipe, paneling sheet metal, etc. Gas systems should NOT be used
as electrical grounds. Dissimilar metals should be isolated from each other.
5. Keep cleaning solvents containing
ammonia or chlorine away from
uncoated gas connectors. (Figure F)
DO NOT store these solutions in
closets containing a water heater
or furnace. Chlorine can corrode
uncoated stainless steel gas
connector.
6. DO NOT use connectors to make
a direct connection to L.P. gas
containers. (Figure G) Connection
MUST be made to the regulator
device only.
7. DO NOT use connectors on
appliances in moving vehicles such
as RV’s, trailers, etc. This does not
include manufactured housing
(permanent residence mobile homes).
8. Connector is for use in accessible
locations only. DO NOT conceal connector or run connector through enclosed
outdoor BBQ pits, walls, partitions, floors or appliance panels.
9. DO NOT join this connector to another connector.
10. DO NOT use this connector or fittings with infrared radiant tube heaters. Cyclic
movement of heater during use may cause connector to fail.
11. DO NOT use the gas connector or PLUS excess flow valve if it has been
in a fire. Fire may damage the connector and valve making it unsafe for use.
INSTALLATION
WARNING:
DO NOT CONNECT PLUS EXCESS FLOW VALVE DIRECTLY
TO THE APPLIANCE. The PLUS valve must be installed between the gas
supply pipe and the flexible gas connector. If installed to the gas inlet of the
appliance, the PLUS valve will not operate.
DANGER:
DO NOT USE matches, candles, open flames or other sources of
ignition during product installation. A spark or flame may ignite gas vapors
causing property damage and/or personal injury including death. Extinguish all
pilot lights within 50 ft. before proceeding with appliance installation.
1. Turn off gas supply at the appliance
before disconnecting old appliance.
The manual gas shut-off valve,
located near the appliance, is closed
and gas is shut off when valve
handle is perpendicular to the valve
body. (Figure H) In absence of manual
gas shut off valve near appliance
location, gas MUST be shut off at
main valve, before the meter.
NOTE:
The Fuel Gas Codes require
installation of a manual gas shut-off
valve in the same room, within easy
reach of the appliance.
2. Clean ALL pipe threads with a wire brush and rag to ensure connections are free
of any debris such as metal shavings, rust, dirt, oil or water.
3. Apply pipe thread sealant or yellow gas thread tape to the male pipe threads of
connections.
CAUTION:
DO NOT apply pipe
thread sealant or tape to flare ends
of fittings or valves. (Figure I) Sealant
and tape will prevent this connection
from sealing properly.
4. If not already installed, thread manual
gas shut-off valve onto gas supply
stub out. Using one adjustable wrench
to stabilize the gas supply stub out,
wrench tighten valve with second
wrench.
5. Inspect the brass PLUS excess flow valve before installing to be certain
that it has not been damaged. Thread brass PLUS valve to manual gas
shut-off valve. Using one adjustable wrench to stabilize the manual gas shut-
off valve, wrench tighten PLUS valve with second wrench. Tighten all
connections in same manner.
6. Thread steel gas fitting to gas inlet on appliance. Wrench tighten.
7. Thread flare nuts of gas connector onto PLUS valve and steel fitting.
Wrench tighten both connections.
•
DO NOT
stretch connector to make
it fit. Connector should be at least
2 – 3 in. longer than the distance
between the appliance and gas
supply. Stretching the connector will
stress the stainless steel which may
cause cracks or breaks during appliance
use or if accidentally hit.
•
DO NOT
kink, twist or bend connector
sharply – doing so will cause the
connector to fail. Be careful when
installing connector to avoid pinching
or kinking the connector. (Figure J)
•
DO NOT
allow connector to become
trapped against sharp edges or
corners.
•
DO NOT
use connector if bent tighter
than 1-1/2 in. (the diameter of a golf
ball). (Figure K)
CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS
WARNING:
DO NOT TURN ON APPLIANCE until all connections have been leak
tested!
1. SLOWLY open the manual gas shut-off valve to allow gas to enter the system.
The valve is open and gas is flowing when the valve handle is parallel to the valve
body. (Figure H) NOTE: If gas enters system too quickly, the PLUS valve
may activate prematurely. If this occurs, the PLUS valve will re-open in
less than 60 seconds.
2. Leak test all connections with a clear soap and water solution or leak detection
solution; bubbles will indicate a leak in the connection. If a leak is detected, turn
off gas supply before further tightening connections. (Figure L)
DANGER:
DO NOT USE matches,
candles, open flames or other
sources of ignition to leak test
connector or fittings. A spark
or flame may ignite gas leaks
potentially causing property damage
and/or personal injury including
death. (Figure M)
CAUTION:
DO rinse connector
with water and towel dry after leak
testing connections. Soap and test
solutions may cause an uncoated
connector to corrode.
3. Wait at least 10 minutes to light
pilot(s) once you have leak tested
all connections and have found no
leaks, to be certain that all vapors
have dissipated.
Fig. H
Fig. I
Fig. L
Fig. M
Fig. F
Fig. G
Fig. J
Fig. K
Fig. E
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Read and follow all installation instructions carefully. When in doubt, call a licensed
plumber or your local gas company.
2. DO NOT REUSE the gas connector, fittings or valve. The connector, fittings and
valve are designed for use on original installation only. Removal of connector and
additional handling may have damaged connector making it unsafe for reuse.
