GE JGB918, JGBP88 manual Installing The Anti-Tip Device Cont, When All Hookups Are Completed

Installation Instructions

10INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE

WARNING!

■Range must be secured with an approved Anti- Tip device.

■Unless properly installed, the range could be tipped by you or a child standing, sitting or leaning on an open door.

■After installing the Anti-Tip device, verify that it is in place by carefully attempting to tilt the range forward.

■This range has been designed to meet all recognized industry tip standards for all normal conditions.

■The use of this device does not preclude tipping of the range when not properly installed.

■If the Anti-Tip device supplied with the range does not fit this application, use the universal Anti-Tip device WB2X7909.

A.Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE of the range is to be located. Be sure to allow for the countertop overhang if you intend to install the range next to cabinets.

	Anti-Tip
	device
Slotted head
screw	Wallplate
Approx. 20°

2 1⁄8”Marked edge of range

B. Locate the outside edge of the device 21⁄8″ toward the center of the range from the marked edge of the range.

C. Using the device as a template, mark the position of the hole for the screw.

D. For wood construction, drill a pilot hole at an angle of 20 degrees from the horizontal. A nail or awl may be used if a drill is not available.

Mount the Anti-Tip device with the screw provided.

For cement or concrete construction, you will need a 1/4″ x 11⁄2″ lag bolt and a 1/2″ O.D. sleeve anchor, which are not provided. Drill the recommended size hole for the hardware.

10 INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP DEVICE (CONT.)

Wallboard Back of range

Anti-Tip device

Wood screw

Install the sleeve anchor into the drilled hole and then install the lag bolt through the device. The bolts must be properly tightened as recommended for the hardware.

E. Slide the range against the wall, and check for proper installation by grasping the front edge of the cooktop and carefully attempting to tilt the range forward.

WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE

COMPLETED

Make sure all controls are left in the off position. Make sure the flow of combustion and ventilation air to the range is unobstructed.

CONVERTING TO LP GAS (or

converting back to natural gas from LP)

This range leaves the factory set for use with natural gas. If you want to convert to LP gas, the conversion must be performed by a qualified LP gas installer.

The conversion instructions and LP orifices can be found attached to the range next to the pressure regulator.

Keep these instructions and the orifices in case you want to convert back to natural gas.

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