Connecting The Range - Jenn-Air Range Installation Manual

CONNECTING THE RANGE

ELECTRIC SUPPLY
The appliance, when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
In Canada the range must be installed in accordance with
the current CSA Standard C22.1 - Canadian Electrical
Code Part 1.
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CONNECTION:
The range requires 120 volts, 60 cycle alternating current
from an outlet. See serial plate for rating.
User may experience occasional circuit tripping if Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlet or breaker is in use.
WARNING
Electrical Grounding Instructions
This appliance is equipped with a (three-prong)
grounding plug for your protection against shock
hazard and should be plugged directly into a
properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or remove
the grounding prong from this plug.
WARNING
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
BEFORE SERVICING THE APPLIANCE.
In The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or
gas fitter when installed within the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts.
A "T" handle type manual gas valve must be installed in
the gas supply line to this appliance.
A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed a
length of three (3) feet / 36 inches.
GAS SUPPLY
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-latest edition.
In Canada the range must be installed in accordance with
the current CGA Standard CAN/CGA-B149 - Installation
Codes for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment and/or
local codes.
GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION:
A QUALIFIED SERVICEMAN OR GAS APPLIANCE
INSTALLER MUST MAKE THE GAS SUPPLY
CONNECTION. Leak testing of the appliance shall be
conducted by the installer according to the
instructions given in section h.
NATURAL GAS SUPPLY LINE MUST HAVE A NATURAL
GAS SERVICE REGULATOR. INLET PRESSURE TO
THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE REDUCED TO A
MAXIMUM OF 14 INCHES WATER COLUMN (0.5
POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (P.S.I.) LIQUEFIED
PETROLEUM (L.P.)
MUST HAVE A L.P. GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR.
INLET PRESSURE TO THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE
REDUCED TO A MAXIMUM OF 14 INCHES WATER
COLUMN (0.5 P.S.I.). INLET PRESSURES IN EXCESS
OF 0.5 P.S.I. CAN DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE
PRESSURE REGULATOR AND OTHER GAS
COMPONENTS IN THIS APPLIANCE AND CAN
RESULT IN A GAS LEAK.
a. A GAS CUTOFF VALVE SHOULD BE PUT IN AN
b. The house piping and/or range connector used to
c. Turn off all pilots and main gas valve of other gas
d. Turn off main gas valve at meter.
e. Before connecting range, apply pipe thread
f.
g. Turn on main gas valve at meter, and relight pilots at
h. Apply a non-corrosive leak detection fluid to all joints
(See figure 7)
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PROPANE GAS SUPPLY LINE
ACCESSIBLE LOCATION IN THE SUPPLY LINE
AHEAD OF THE RANGE, FOR TURNING ON AND
TURNING OFF GAS SUPPLY. If range is to be
connected to house piping with flexible or semi-rigid
metal connectors for gas appliances, CONNECTOR
NUTS MUST NOT BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO
PIPE THREADS. THE CONNECTORS MUST BE
INSTALLED WITH ADAPTORS PROVIDED WITH
THE CONNECTOR.
connect the range to the main gas supply must be
clean, free of metal shavings, rust, dirt and liquids (oil
or water). Dirt, etc. in the supply lines can work its
way into the range manifold and in turn cause failure
of the gas valves or controls and clog burners and/or
pilot orifices.
CAUTION: DO NOT LIFT OR MOVE RANGE BY
DOOR HANDLES, OR BACKGUARD.
appliances.
compound approved for LPG to all threads.
Connect range to gas supply at appliance pressure
regulator using adaptors supplied with flexible
connector. Rigid pipe may also be used. See rating
plate for type of gas range has been manufactured
for.
other gas appliances.
and fittings in the gas connection between the supply
line shut-off valve and the range. Include gas fittings
and joints in the range if connections were disturbed
during installation. Check for leaks! Bubbles
appearing around fittings and connections will indicate
a leak. If a leak appears, turn off supply line gas
shut-off valve, tighten connections, turn on the supply
line gas shut off valve, and retest for leaks.
CAUTION: NEVER CHECK FOR LEAKS WITH A
FLAME.
WHEN LEAK CHECK IS COMPLETE, WIPE OFF
ALL RESIDUE.