Sears 8101 P590-60 Connecting The Oven, Gas Supply, Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

Connecting The Oven

Gas Supply

Installation of this oven must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1-1atest edition.

In Canada the oven must be installed in accordance with the current CGA Standard CAN/CGA-B149 - Installation

Codes for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment and/or local codes.

In The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter when installed within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

A "T" handle type manual gas valve must be installed in the gas supply line to this appliance.

A flexible gas connector, when used must not exceed a length of three (3) feet / 36 inches.

GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION:

A QUALIFIED SERVICEMAN OR GAS APPLIANCE

INSTALLER MUST MAKE THE GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION. Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted by the installer according to the instructions given below in section h.

NATURAL GAS SUPPLY LINE MUST HAVE A NATURAL GAS SERVICE REGULATOR. INLET PRESSURE TO THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE REDUCED TO A MAXIMUM OF 14 INCHES WATER COLUMN (0.5 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (P.S.I.) LIQUIFtED PETROLEUM (L.P.)/PROPANE GAS SUPPLY LINE MUST HAVE A LP. GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR. INLET PRESSURES IN EXCESS OF 0.5 P.S.I. CAN DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE PRESSURE REGULATOR AND OTHER GAS COMPONENTS IN THIS APPLIANCE AND CAN RESULT IN A GAS LEAK.

a.A GAS CUTOFF VALVE SHOULD BE PUT IN AN ACCESSIBLE LOCATION IN THE SUPPLY LINE

AHEAD OF THE UNIT, FOR TURNING ON AND TURNING OFF GAS SUPPLY. If the unit is to be

connected to house piping with flexible or semi-rigid

metal connectors for gas appliances, CONNECTOR NUTS MUST NOT BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO PIPE THREADS. THE CONNECTOR MUST BE

INSTALLED WITH ADAPTORS PROVIDED, WITH THE CONNECTOR.

b.The house piping and/or oven connector used to connect the oven to the main gas supply must be clean, free of metal shavings, rust, dirt and liquids (oil

or water). Dirt, etc. in the supply lines can work its way into the range manifold and in turn cause failure of the gas valves or controls and clog burners.

CAUTION: DO NOT LIFT OR MOVE THE WALL OVEN BY THE DOOR HANDLES.

C.Turn off all 3ilots and main gas valve of other gas appliances.

d.Turn off main gas valve at meter.

e.Before connecting the unit, apply pipe thread compound approved for LPG to all threads.

Connect unit to gas supply. Use a backup wrench when pulling on end of regulator.

CAUTION: MAKE SURE THE CONNECTION DOES NOT SHIFT THE REGULATOR PIPE OUT OF POSITION.

g.Turn on main gas valve at meter, and relight pilots at other gas appliances.

h.Apply a non-corrosive leak detection fluid to all joints and fittings in the gas connection between the supply line shut-off valve and the range. Include gas fittings and joints in the range if connections were disturbed during installation. Check for leaks! Bubbles appearing around fittings and connections will indicate a leak. tf a leak appears, turn off supply line gas shut-off valve, tighten connections, turn on the supply line gas shut off valve, and retest for leaks.

CAUTION: NEVER CHECK FOR LEAKS WITH A

FLAME.

WHEN LEAK CHECK IS COMPLETE, WIPE OFF

ALL RESIDUE.

Adjust burner air shutter to the widest opening that will not cause the flame to lift or blow off the burner when

cold.

BEFORE LIGHTING ANY BURNER, SEE THAT ALL PACKING MATERIALS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE UNITS.

WARNING

Gas leaks may occur in your system and result in a dangerous situation. Gas leaks may not be detected by smell alone. Gas suppliers recommend you purchase and

install an UL approved gas detector. Install and use in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.

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