Alternative Piping Methods To
Connect Appliance To Gas Supply
A TRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIAN 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,
Unless prohibited by local codes or ordinances, a new
A.G.A. - Certified, flexible metal appliance connector may be used to connect this appliance to its gas supply. The
connector must be no more than 5 feet in length. Per figure 5, use appropriate flare union adapter at each end of the flexible connector. If a flexible connector is used assure that both the appliance pressure regulator and manual
manifold) so as to be physically stationary. See illustrations below.
CAUTION: | D0n0t attempt tQ attach th e flexibl e |
Pressure Testing
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual
This appliance, as well as its individual
When checking appliance regulator function, make certain pressure of natural gas supply is between 6 and 14 inches of water column or, if converted for LP gas, between 11 and 14 inches of water column.
ILLUSTRATIVE ALTERNATIVE PIPING
connecto r directly to an external pipe thread. I
Connection requires flare union adapters.
Apply a
and retest for leaks. Never test for gas leaks with an open flame.
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Regulator,Supplied
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MOUNTED BELOW
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WALL OVEN MOUNTED
IN CABINETRY BELOW
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3/8" N.P.T.
FlareUnion Elbow
Adaptor
3/8" N.P.T.Flexible ApplianceConnector (5ft. max.)
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