Whirlpool W10459123B Make Gas Connection, Typical rigid pipe connection, Complete Connection

Make Gas Connection

WARNING

Explosion Hazard

Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line.

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

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B

D

C

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.

A. Pressure regulator connection fitting

B.Use pipe-joint compound.

C.Adapter

D.Flexible connector

E F

G

H

E.Adapter

F.Use pipe-joint compound.

G.Manual shutoff valve

H.½" or ¾" gas pipe

Typical rigid pipe connection

A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the range to the existing gas line. Your connections 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. ½" or ¾" gas pipe

Typical flexible connection

1.Apply pipe-joint compound made for use with LP gas to the smaller thread ends of the flexible connector adapters (see B and F in the following illustration).

2.Attach one adapter to the gas pressure regulator and the other adapter to the gas shutoff valve. Tighten both adapters.

Complete Connection

1.Locate gas pressure regulator in the broiler.

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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.

Front View	Front	Side View
Shutoff valve		“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.

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B

A. Closed valve

B. Open valve

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

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