GE Monogram Range Installation Instructions, Before You Begin, Vent hood Combinations

Installation Instructions

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

•IMPORTANT — Save these instructions for local inspector’s use.

•IMPORTANT — Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

•Note to Installer — Be sure to leave these instructions with the Consumer.

•Note to Consumer — Keep these instructions with your Owner’s Manual for future reference.

•Completion Time — 1 to 3 hours.

•Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer. Product failure due to improper installation is not covered under the warranty. See Owner’s Manual for warranty information.

WARNING:

This appliance must be properly grounded. See ”Electric Supply.”

For Monogram local service in your area, 1.800.444.1845.

For Monogram Service in Canada, call 1.800.561.3344.

For Monogram Parts and Accessories, call 1.800.626.2002.

If you received a damaged range, you should contact your dealer.

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:

•This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.

•When using ball type gas shut off valves, they shall be T-handle type.

•A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.

WARNING:

All ranges can tip. Injury could result. Install the supplied Anti-Tip Bracket provided. See instructions in this manual or with the bracket.

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Vent hood Combinations:

It is recommended that these ranges be installed in conjunction with a suitable overhead vent hood.

•Install a hood with at least 1200 CFM above a 48" wide range.

•Install a hood with at least 600 CFM above a 30” or 36” range.

Due to the high heat capacity of this unit, particular attention should be paid to the hood and ductwork installation to assure it meets local building codes.

WARNING:

Clearances to horizontal surfaces above the range, measured to the cooking surface:

•Installations without a hood require 48” minimum to combustibles.

•A custom hood installation with exposed horizontal combustibles surfaces must have an Auto-On feature.

•For other installations with a hood, refer to hood installation instructions for specific hood clearances.

CAUTION:

These ranges weigh up to 700 pounds. Some disassembly will reduce the weight considerably. Due to the weight and size of the range and to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the product:

TWO PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION OF 36" AND 30" RANGES.

THREE PEOPLE ARE REQUIRED FOR PROPER INSTALLATION OF 48" RANGES.

Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

Installation must conform with local codes. In the absence of local codes, the range must comply with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSIZ223.1/NFPA 54, latest edition and National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 latest addition. In Canada, installation must conform with the current Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.1 or the current Propane Installation Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2, and with local codes where applicable. This range has been design-certified by CSA International according to ANSI Z21.1, latest edition and Canadian Gas Association according to CAN/CGA-1.1 latest edition.