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Shut off the gas supply
valve before removing
the old range and leave it
off until the new hook-up
has been completed. (See
Figure 8)
w The gas inlet is located 6” down from the top of the
the right hand side of the appliance. Make gas
rear. Install the house gas supply at least 1” from the
back wall. Ensure a safety valve is tted at the end
of the pipeline.
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The appliance leaves the factory tested and set for
natural gas. Make sure that the type of gas to be
supplied to the appliance is the same as that shown
on the label afxed to the rear of the appliance.
Pressure Regulator is marked with an arrow;
point this arrow towards the unit.
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gas shut-off valve. Tighten both adapters. (See
Figure 9)
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selection) to the adapters (see gure above).
If metal hoses are used, make sure they do not
come into contact with mobile parts and are not
crushed. Make sure to use a pipe-joint compound
that is made for use with LP gas to the smaller
thread ends of the adapters.
The gas intake connection of the appliance has
take care not to apply stresses of any kind to the
appliance. Over- tightening may crack the regulator
resulting in a gas leak and possible re or explosion.
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After connecting the
appliance to the gas
supply, make sure all
burners knobs are in
the OFF position. Once
regulator is in place, open
the shut-off valve in the
gas supply line. Wait a
few minutes for gas to
move through the
gas line. (See Figure 10)
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Check the system for leaks with a manometer. If a
manometer is not available, turn on the gas supply
and use a liquid leak detector (or soap and water) at
all joints and connections to check for leaks.
Installation
STEP 4 (Continued)
Gas Connection
Joint Joint
Off
On
Manual
Shut off
Valve
Pressure
Regulator
Flare
Union
Flare
Union
Gas Flow
Access
Cap
DANGER:
Do not use a flame to check for leaks from gas connections. Checking for leaks with a flame may result in a
fire or explosion.
pipe has not moved. A misalignment could cause the valve stems to rub on the control panel, resulting in a gas leak
at the valve.
Isolate the range from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut-off valve during any pressure
Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
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