GAS Requirements

•Verify the type of gas being supplied to the unit Natural gas or LP (propane)

•This Unit can be converted from Natural gas to Propane (check with American Range or authorized dealer for the correct conversion kit)

•Natural gas connection is 1/2” P.T. minimum 5/8” diameter flex line.

•Pressure to measure 7” to 10” W.C.

•Propane gas connection is 1/2” N.P.T. Minimum 5/8 diameter flex line

•Pressure to measure 11” to 14” W.C.

•A regulator is required at the LP (Propane) source to limit a maximum of 14” W.C. pressure to work with the regulator provided with the LP range.

Check that all gas connections are properly sealed with a suitable joint compound

Test all joints with a soapy water solution before lighting the burners

FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS, CONNECTORS AND CASTERS

•Ranges installed with flexible couplings and or quick-disconnect fittings must be heavy duty, CSA/UL design certified commercial flexible connector of at least ½ NPT 9 with suitable strain relief’s.

•The flexible connector must comply with the standard for Connectors for Movable Gas Appliances, ANSIZ21.69-CSA 6.16 and any Quick- Disconnect Devices for use with Gas Fuel should comply with ANSIZ21.41 CSA 6.9.

•All connections must be sealed with joint compound suitable for LP gas and all connections must be tested with a soapy water solution before lighting pilot lights.

•When disconnection of the restraint is necessary, make sure to reconnect restraint after the range has been returned to its originally installed position.

WARNING: The range and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of the supply piping. The range must be isolated from the gas supply.

Caution! What to do if you smell gas.

•Do not light any appliance

•Do not touch any electrical switch

•Do not use the telephone

•Immediately call your gas supplier from your neighbor’s telephone

•Follow the gas supplier’s instructions

•If you cannot reach your gas supplier; call the fire department