GE 1908 - 36 manual Note Propane gas cylinders must never be located inside your home

CONNECTIONS Gas connections

Never use an old connector when installing a new range. If the hard piping method is used, you must carefully align the pipe; the range cannot be moved after the connection is made. To prevent gas leaks, put pipe joint compound on, or wrap pipe thread tape with Teflon* around, all male (external) pipe threads.

*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont

Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside of the range. Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range.

Male threaded fitting, thread

1/2 NPT

Connect flexible metal appliance connector to the adapter on the range. Position range to permit connection at the shut-off valve.

When all connections have been made, make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve.

Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system.

Use a product specifically manufactured for leak detection. Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted in accordance to the manufacturer’s instructions.

The appliance must be connected to the type of gas shown on the rating plate of the

appliance.

The gas supply line must be at least a 1/2 inch pipe.

On all pipe joints use sealing compound that does not react to propane gas.

Check gas leaks by using a liquid leak detector.

Do not use an open flame

Note: Propane gas cylinders must never be located inside your home.

INSTALLER

Leave this manual with the appliance and advise

the customer to keep it for future reference. Inform the consumer of the location of the gas shut-off valve.

Installation and User Guide CornuFé 1908 - 36" - USA / Can 27

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