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Thor Kitchen Gas Rangetop
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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 regulator, 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.
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