Thor Kitchen Gas Rangetops
CONNECTING GAS TO RANGE TOP
This range top is designed to operate at a pressure of 4” of water column on natural gas or 10” of
water column on propane gas (LPG).
This rangetop can be convert for use on Liquid propane gas (LPG). When using this range top on LPG
gas, conversion must be made by a qualified installer before attempting to operate the range top on
that gas. LP kit can be purchase from authorized Thor Kitchen dealer or contact customer service for
further assistant.
For correct operation, the pressure of natural gas supplied to the regulator should be between 4” and
5” of water column. For LP gas, the pressure supplied must be between 10” and 12” of water column.
When checking for correct operation of the regu
lator, the inlet pressure must be at least 1” more than
the operating manifold pressure as given above.
The pressure regulator located at the inlet of the range top manifold must remain in the supply line
regardless of Natural (NG) or Liquid Propane (LP) gas is being used.
A flexible metal appliance connector used to connect the range top to the gas supply should be 3
feet/91.4 cm max. in length for easy installation. In Canada, flexible connectors should be single wall
metal connectors less than 6 feet/182.9 cm in length.
Shut off the main gas supply valve before removing the old cooking appliance (if applicable) and leave
it off until the new hook-
up has been completed. Don’t forget to relight the pilots on other gas
appliances when you turn the gas back on.
Because hard piping restricts movement of the range top, the use of a CSA certified flexible metal
appliance connector is recommended unless local codes require a hard-piped connection. Never reuse
an old connector when installing a new range top. If the hard piping method is used, you must
carefully align the pipe.
To prevent gas leaks, use pipe joint compound resistant to NG gases on all male external pipe threads.
1. In an easily accessible location, install a service manual gas shut off valve. Be sure everyone
operating the range top knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the cook top.
2. Use a flexible gas line to connect to the 1/2” fitting, located on
the bottom right hand corner
underneath the range top.
3. When all connections have been made, be sure all range top controls are in the off position and
turn on the main gas supply valve. Check for gas leaks by using a 75% water, 25% dish washing soap
solution. If a gas leak is present, shut off gas immediately, tighten all connections, and retest for leaks.
