GE P2B918 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 45

Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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Connect the Range to the Gas Supply
Shut off the main gas supply valve before disconnecting the old range and leave it off
until the new hookup has been completed. Don't forget to relight the pilot on other gas
appliances when you turn the gas back on
Because hard piping restricts movement of the
range, the use of a CSAInternational-certified
flexible metal appliance connectoris recommended
unlesslocal codes require a hard-piped connection.
Never use an old connector when installing a
new range. If the hard piping method is used, you
must carefully align the pipe;the range cannot be
moved after the connection is made.
To prevent gas leaks,put pipe joint compound on,
or wrap pipe thread tape with Teflon* around, all
male (external)pipe threads.
[] Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the
gas line in an easilg accessed location outside
of the range. Hake sure evergone operating
the range knows where and how to shut off
the gas supplg to the range.
[] Install male 1/2" flare union adapter to
the 1/2" NPTinternal thread elbow at inlet
of regulatoE Use a backup wrench on the
regulator fitting to avoid damage.
When installing the range from the front,
remove the 90° elbow for easier installation.
[] Install male 1/2" or 3/4" flare union adapter to
the NPTinternal thread of the manual shut-off
valve, taking care to backup the shut-off valve
to keep it from turning.
[] Connect flexible metal appliance connector to
the adapter on the range. Position range to
permit connection at the shut-off valve.
[] When all connections have been made, make
sure all range controls are in the off position
and turn on the main gas supplg valve.
Use a liquid leak detector at alljoints and
connections to check for leaks in the sgstem.
-& CAUTION: oo NOT USE A
FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
When using test pressuresgreater than 1/2 psig
to pressure test the gas supply sgstem of the
residence,disconnect the range and individual
shut-off valve from the gas supply piping. When
using test pressuresof 1/2 psig or less to test the
gas supply sgstem, simply isolate the range from
the gas supply sgstem bg closing the individual
shut-off valve,
*Teflon:Registeredtrademark of OuPont
Flexible Connector Hookup
Adapter __ !ie!i!Tii_:i /
Installer: Inform I _ Gas
the consumer of
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1/2"or3/4"
h-€ill _-
shut-off
the location of the Gas pipe_ L_ _ valve
gas shut-off valve.
Rigid Pipe Hookup Options
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9oo Elbow
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Union _ Nipple
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Gas
I _:L_ shut-off
Installer:Inform the consumerof J/
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valve
the location of the gas shut-off
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1/2" or 3/4"
valve.
Gas pipe
Alternate _ Adapter
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Hookup 90 Elbow/" _, _ 90 Elbow
_ .- _1_ Nipple
Nipple --_ _-/^.,
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Gas __ I _ N,pple ,
shut-off _ [_ _ 90 ° regu,ator
valve
_ _/ Elbow ! 1/2" or 3/4"
Gas pipe 90 ° Elbow
Installer: Inform the consumerof I
the location of the gas shut-off
valve. /45