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INSTALLATION GUIDE AND USER MANUAL
GAS LINE SHUT-OFF VALVE
• To reduce the possibility of gas leaks, apply Teflon tape or a thread compound approved for use with LP or Natural gases to all
threaded connections.
• Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside the range in the gas piping external
to the appliance for the purpose of turning on or shutting off gas to the appliance.
• Install male 1/2’’(30 or 36 inch rangetop) or 3/4” (48 inch range top) flare union adapter to 1/2” or 3/4’’ NPT internal thread
elbow at inlet of regulator. Use a wrench on the regulator fitting to avoid damage.
• Install male 1/2” or 3/4” flare union adapter to the NPT internal thread of the manual shut-off valve, taking care to secure the
shut-off valve to keep it from turning.
• Check for leaks using a leak detector or soapy water, 75% water, 25% dish washing soap.
INSTALLATION / CLEARANCES
All units must be installed in accordance to minimum rear and side wall clearances and clearances extended
vertically above cooking top which are stated on the serial plate (the serial plate is located on the back of the
unit.)
Make sure that the wall coverings, counter tops and cabinets around the range top can withstand temperatures of up to 200 ˚F/93
˚C generated by the range top.
It is the responsibility of the installer to make certain that the range top is properly adjusted at the time of installation. Situations
caused by improper adjustments or improper installation are not covered under the warranty. Any expenses incurred due to such
situations will not be paid by the manufacturer of the appliance.
GAS RANGETOP SPECIFICATIONS
Installation without a range hood
Note: All the measurement was based on 24” (61 cm) deep cabinet
This range top may be installed directly adjacent to existing 36” (91.4 cm)high base cabinets.
• The range top CANNOT be installed directly adjacent to sidewalls, tall cabinets, tall appliances, or other side vertical surfaces
above 36” (91.4 cm) high. There must be a minimum of 6” (15.2 cm) side clearance from the
Range top to such combustible surfaces above the 36” (91.4 cm) counter height.
• Within the 6” (15.2 cm) side clearance to combustible vertical surfaces above36” (91.4 cm), the maximum wall cabinet depth
must be 13” (33.0 cm) and wall cabinets within this 6” (15.2 cm) side clearance must be 18” (45.7 cm)
above the 36” (91.4 cm) high counter top.
• Wall cabinets above the range top must be a minimum of 42” (106.7 cm) above the range top cooking surface for the full width
of the rangetop. This minimum height requirement does not apply if a range top hood is installed over the cooking surface.
