Make Gas Connection - Whirlpool W10032070 User Manual

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 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.
A. Pressure regulator
connection fitting
B. 90° elbow
C. Black iron 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.

Make Gas Connection

B
C
A
D
E
F
G
D. Union
E. Nipple
F. Manual shutoff valve
G. ½" or ¾" gas pipe
3. Use a combination wrench and pliers to attach the flexible
connector to the adapters. Check that connector is not
kinked.
A. Pressure regulator
connection fitting
B. Use pipe-joint compound.
C. Adapter
D. Flexible connector
Complete Connection
1. Locate gas pressure regulator in the broiler.
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 View
Shutoff valve
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
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.
A
B
D
C
F
E
G
H
E. Adapter
F. Use pipe-joint compound.
G. Manual shutoff valve
H. ½" or ¾" gas pipe
A
Side View
Front
"ON" Position
B
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