Whirlpool 4322452 manual Pressure Regulators, Functions

PRESSURE REGULATORS

FUNCTIONS

A Gas Pressure Regulator is a mechanical device that performs the following two functions:

•Reduces higher incoming gas pressure to a desired lower outgoing gas pressure.

•Maintains a steady, even flow of gas as it leaves the regulator.

The Appliance Pressure Regulator is used to further reduce the gas pressure to the desired level for the particular application (see Figure 2-1). This is the final stage of gas regulation. It controls gas at a lower pressure and flow rate.

Appliance Pressure Regulator

Figure 2-1

It is recommended that the pressure regulator be connected to a manual gas shutoff valve, via a flexible line (depending on local codes), so that it will be easy to shut off the gas supply to the range before servicing it (see Figure 2-2).

Pressure

Regulator

Fitting

Flexible

Gas Line

Figure 2-2

Fitting

Manual Gas

Shutoff Valve

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