Connecting The Range To Gas - Kenmore 721.7603 Series Installation Manual

ConneCting the Range to gas

shut off the range gas supply valve before removing the
old range and leave it off until the new hook-up has been
completed.
Because hard piping restricts movement of the range,
the use of a CSA International-certified flexible metal
appliance connector should be used unless local codes
require a hard-piped connection.
neVeR reuse an old connector when installing a new range.
To protect against gas leaks, use a qualified pipe joint
sealant on all external threads.
1. Install male 1/2" or 3/4v flare union adapter to the NPT
internal thread of the manual shut-off valve, taking care
to back-up the shut-off valve to keep it from turning.
2. Install male 1/2" flare union adapter to the 1/2" NPT
internal thread at inlet of pressure regulator. Use a
backup wrench on the pressure regulator fitting to
prevent damage.
Make sure the gas pressure regulator valve is open. If it is
shut, remove the rubber O-ring and rotate the lever on the
valve to open it.
Lever's open
position
NOTE
The regulator valve is open when shipped. If the range
does not work, make sure the regulator valve is still
open.
3. Connect a flexible metal appliance connector to
the adapter on the range. Position range to permit
connection at the shut-off valve.
4. When all connections have been made, be sure all
range controls are in the OFF position and the pressure
regulator valve is open before turning on the main gas
supply valve. Gas leaks may occur in your system and
result in a dangerous situation. Gas leaks may not be
detected by smell alone.
Check all gas connection joints and fittings for leaks
with a non-corrosive leak detection fluid, then wipe off.
Gas suppliers recommend you purchase and install a UL
approved gas detector. Install and use in accordance
with the installation instructions.
WARNING
Do not Use a FLaMe to CheCK FoR gas LeaKs.
WARNING
Isolate the range from the gas supply system by
closing its individual shut-off valve during any pressure
testing of the gas supply system at test pressures equal
to or less than 1/2" psig (3.5 kPa).
FLeXiBLe ConneCtoR hooKUP
Pressure regulator
Installer: Inform the
consumer of the
location of the gas
shut-off valve
Lever's closed If you need to shut off the gas supply to the range, close
position
the main gas shutoff valve by turning it clockwise.
INSTALLING THE RANGE
Adapter
Gas Flow into Range
1/2" or 3/4"
Gas pipe
9
Flex connector
(6 ft. max.)
Adapter
Gas shut-off valve