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off the main gas supplyvalve
ore disconnectingthe old range
and leaveit off untilnew hook-up
has been completed.
Becauserigid pipingrestricts
movementof the range, the useof
an A.G,A.-certifiedmetalappliance
connectoris recommendedunless
localcodes requirea rigid-piped
connection.Never use an old
connectorwhen installing a new
range.
Topreventgas leaks, put pipejoint
compoundor wrap pipe thread tape
with Teflon*on all male (external)
pipe threads.
L Installa manualgas line shut-off
valvein the gas line in an easily
accessedIocationoutside of the
range. Make sure everyone
operatingthe rangeknowswhere
and howto shut off the gas supply
to the range.
Installmale 1/2"flare union
aptor to the 1/2"NPT internal
'adat inlet of pressure regulator.
Installmale 1/2"or 3/4" flare
unionadaptor to the NPT internal
thread of the manual shut-offvalve,
takingcare to back-up the shut-off
valveto keep it from turning.
4. Connect flexiblemetal
appliance connector to the adaptor
on the range. Position range to
permit connection at the shut-off
valve.
5. ll%en all connections have
been made, make sure aHrange
controls are in the off position
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alljoints and connections to check
for leaks in the system.
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When using test pressures greater
than 1/2psig to pressure test the gas
supply systemof the residence,
disconnect the range and individual
shut-offvalve from the gas supply
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psig or less to test the gas
supply system, simply isolate the
range from the gas supply system
by closing the individual shut-off
valve.
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