Step 7: Installation - Connect Gas Supply
Important note for LP users: The appliance is shipped from the factory for use with natural gas. It must be converted for use with propane. A qualified technician or installer must do the conversion.
The gas connection is located below the back panel of the range (See Figure 4, Page 4). It is accessible through the warming drawer access panel or from the back of the range. To reach access panel, remove warming drawer. Shut off main gas supply valve before disconnecting the old range and leave it off until the new
The range can be installed using rigid pipe or a CSA
If not already present, install gas shut off valve in an easily accessible location. Make sure all users know where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range.
Note: The installer should inform the consumer of the location of the gas
Flexible Connector Method (see Figure 11, this page)
1.Install male 1/2” flare adaptor at the 1/2” NPT internal thread of the range inlet. Use a backup wrench on the elbow fitting to avoid damage.
2.Install male 1/2” or 3/4” flare union adapter on the NPT internal thread of the manual
3.Connect flexible metal appliance connector.
4.Make sure circuit breaker is off and then plug range cord in to electrical outlet.
5.Push range back into position insuring that range leg slides under the
Note: Be careful not to crimp flexible connector!
6.Carefully tip range forward to insure that
Rigid Pipe Method (see Figure 12, this page)
The configuration of the rigid pipe connection will vary depending on the location of the gas pipe stub. Refer to Figure 12 for details.
1.Make sure circuit breaker is off and then plug range cord in to electrical outlet.
2.Push range back into position insuring that range leg slides under the
3.Carefully tip range forward to insure that
4.Connect pipe to range at union. Access the connection through the access panel behind the warming drawer.
Note: Be careful not to apply pressure to warming drawer element during rigid pipe installation.
Proceed to “Test for Gas Leaks”, next column.
Test for Gas Leaks
Leak testing is to be conducted by the installer according to the instructions given in this section.
Turn on Gas. Apply a
If a leak appears, turn off supply line gas
CAUTION
NEVER CHECK FOR LEAKS WITH A FLAME.
DO NOT CONTINUE TO THE NEXT STEP UNTIL ALL LEAKS ARE ELIMINATED.
CAUTION
Before you plug in an electrical cord, be sure all controls are in the OFF position.
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Figure 11: Flexible Connector Method
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Figure 12: Rigid Pipe Method
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