Make Gas Connection - Whirlpool WFG371LVQ Installation Instructions Manual

WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line.
Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure
gas pressure does not exceed 14" (36 cm) water
column.
Examples of a qualified person include:
licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
Typical rigid pipe connection
A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the range
to the existing gas line. Your connections may be different,
according to the supply line type, size and location.
1. Apply pipe-joint compound made for use with LP gas to all
pipe thread connections.
2. Using a pipe wrench to tighten, connect the gas supply to the
range.
A
J
A. Gas pressure regulator
B. 90° elbow (must have
½" male pipe thread)
C. Nipple
D. Union
E. Black iron pipe
Typical flexible connection
1. Apply pipe-joint compound made for use with LP gas to the
smaller thread ends of the flexible connector adapters (see B
and G in following illustration).
2. Attach one adapter to the gas pressure regulator and the
other adapter to the gas shutoff valve. Tighten both adapters.
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B
C
D
F
E
I
H
G
F. Manual gas shutoff valve
G. ½" or ¾" gas pipe
H. Nipple
I. Union
J. 90° elbow
3. Use a ¹⁵⁄₁₆" combination wrench and channel lock pliers to
attach the flexible connector to the adapters. Check that
connector is not kinked.
A
B C
A. Gas pressure regulator
B. Use pipe-joint compound.
C. Adapter (must have ½" male
pipe thread)
D. Flexible connector
Complete Connection
1. Check that the gas pressure regulator shutoff valve is in the
"on" position.
A. Gas pressure regulator shutoff valve
2. Open the manual shutoff valve in the gas supply line. The
valve is open when the handle is parallel to the gas pipe.
A
A. Closed valve
B. Open valve
3. Test all connections by brushing on an approved
noncorrosive leak-detection solution. If bubbles appear, a
leak is indicated. Correct any leak found.
4. Remove cooktop burner caps and grates from parts
package. Burner caps should be level when properly
positioned. If burner caps are not properly positioned,
surface burners will not light. Place burner grates over
burners and caps.
B
C
A
A. Burner base
B. Burner cap
C. Burner grate
D
E
H
G F
E. Manual gas shutoff valve
F. ½" or ¾" gas pipe
G. Use pipe-joint compound.
H. Adapter
A
B