Installation Highlights; Gas Supply Requirements - Whirlpool KGCT055 Owner's Manual

INSTALLATION HIGHLIGHTS

WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use a new AGA approved gas supply
line.
Install a shutoff valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to LP gas, have a qualified
person make sure gas pressure does
not exceed 14 " water column.
Examples of a qualified person in-
cludes licensed heating personnel, au-
thorized gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death, ex-
plosion, or fire.
Observe all governing codes and ordi-
nances.
Important: The cooktop must be connected
to a regulated gas supply.
1. This installation must conform with local
codes and ordinances. In the absence of
local codes, installations must conform
with American National Standard, National
Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1— latest edi-
tion*** or CANI — B149.1 or 2**.
**Canadian Standard Association
178 Rexdale Boulevard
Etobicoke, Ontario M9W 1R3
***American Gas Association
1515 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, Virginia 22209

GAS SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS

2. Input ratings shown on the model/serial
rating plate are for elevations up to 2,000
feet (610 m). For elevations above 2,000
feet (610 m), ratings are reduced at a rate
of 4% for each 1,000 feet (305 m) above
sea level.
3. The cooktop is equipped for use with
NATURAL gas. It is design-certified by the
American Gas Association for NATURAL
and L.P. gases with the appropriate con-
version. The model/serial rating plate, lo-
cated on the underside of the burner box,
has information on the type of gas that can
be used. If this information does not agree
with the type of gas available, check with
the local gas supplier. See Page 2-6 for
L.P. gas conversion instructions.
4. Provide a gas supply line of 3/4 " rigid pipe
to the cooktop location. A smaller size pipe
on long runs may result in insufficient gas
supply. Pipe-joint compounds, suitable for
use with L.P. gas, must be used. With L.P
gas, piping or tubing size can be a mini-
mum of 1/2 " . L.P. gas suppliers usually
determine the size and materials used on
the system.
5. If local codes permit, a new A.G.A. design-
certified, 4-5 foot (1.2-1.5 m) long, 1/2 " or
3/4 " I.D., flexible metal appliance connec-
tor is recommended for connecting this
cooktop to the gas supply line. Do not kink
or damage the flexible connector when
moving the cooktop. The pressure regula-
tor has 3/8 " female pipe threads. You will
need to determine the fittings required,
depending on the size of your gas supply
line, flexible metal connector and shutoff
valve.
Flexible Gas Supply Line
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