GE Appliances JGB500 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 40

Installation
Instructions
Range
In the Commonwealth
of Massachusetts
• This product must be installed by a licensed plumber
or gas fitter.
• When using ball type gas shut-off valves, they shall
be the T-handle type.
• A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed
3 feet.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Installation of this range must conform with local
codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA.54, latest
edition. In Canada, installation must conform with
the current Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/CGA-
B149.1 or the current Propane Installation Code,
CAN/CGA-B149.2, and with local codes where
applicable. This range has been design-certified bg
CSA International according to ANSI Z21.1, latest
edition, and Canadian Gas Association according
to CAN/CGA-I.1 latest edition.
As with any appliance using gas and generating heat,
there are certain safety precautions you should follow.
You will find these precautions in the Important Safety
Information section in the front of this manual. Read
them carefully.
• IMPORTANT - Savethese instructions
for local electrical inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT
- Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer
- Leave these instructions
with the appliance after installation is completed.
• Note to Consumer - Keep
this Owner's Manual
and Installation Instructions for future reference.
•
Note
- This appliance must be properly grounded.
•
Servicer
- The electrical diagram is in an envelope
attached to the back of the range.
• Skill level - Installation of this appliance requires
basic mechanical skills.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
If you smell gas:
O Open windows.
Don't touch electrical switches.
Extinguish any open flame.
Immediately call your gas supplier.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Phillips screwdriver
Flat-blade screwdriver
Penciland ruler
Pipewrenches(2)
(onefor backup)
Open-endor
adjustable wrench
Level
Drill,awl or nail
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED
• Gas line shut-off valve
• Pipe-jointsealant or UL-approved pipe thread tape with
Teflon* that resists action of natural and LP gases
• Flexiblemetal appliance connector (1/2" I.D.)
A 5-foot length is recommended for ease of installation
but other lengths are acceptable. Never use an old
connector when installing a new range.
• Flareunion adapter for connection to gas supply line
(3/4" or 1/2" NPTx 1/2" I.D.)
• Flareunion adapter f or connection to pressure regulator
on range (1/2" NPTx 1/2" I.D.)
• Liquid leak detector or soapy water.
• Lag bolt or 1/2" O.D.sleeve anchor (for concrete floors
only).
*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont
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