Whirlpool W10173324B Make Gas Connection, Complete Connection, Typical rigid pipe connection

Make Gas Connection

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line.

Install a shut-off valve.

Securely tighten all gas connections.

If connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure gas pressure does not exceed 14" (36 cm) water column.

Examples of a qualified person include:

licensed heating personnel,

authorized gas company personnel, and authorized service personnel.

Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.

Typical rigid pipe connection

A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the range to the existing gas line. Your connection may be different; according to the supply line type, size, and location.

1.Apply pipe joint compound made for use with LP gas to all pipe thread connections.

2.Using a pipe wrench to tighten, connect the gas supply to the range.

	B
	C
A
	D
	E
	F
	G
A. Pressure regulator	D. Union
connection fitting	E. Nipple
B. 90˚ elbow	F. Manual shutoff valve
C. Black iron pipe	G. ¹⁄₂" to ³⁄₄" gas pipe

Typical flexible connection

1.Use a combination wrench to attach the flexible connector to the adapters. Check that connector is not kinked.

A

	B
		D
	C
	E	F
		G
	H
A. Pressure regulator	E. Adapter
connection fitting	F. Use pipe joint compound
B. Use pipe joint compound	G. Manual shutoff valve
C. Adapter	H. ¹⁄₂" to ³⁄₄" gas pipe
D. Flexible connector

Complete Connection

1.Locate gas pressure regulator in the broiler.

A

A. Gas pressure regulator

IMPORTANT: Do not remove the gas pressure regulator.

2.Check that the gas pressure regulator shutoff valve is in the “ON” position.

Gas Pressure Regulator

		B
Front View		Side View
	A	C
		A. Shutoff valve

B.Front

C.“ON” position

3.Open the manual shutoff valve in the gas supply line. The valve is “open” when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.

A

B	A. Closed valve
	B. Open valve

4.Test all connections by brushing on the approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leak found.

5.Close the broiler door.

6.Place burners, burner caps and grates on the cooktop.

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