GE Appliances JGBS04 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 40

Installation Instructions
[2] CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS
Shut off the main gas supply valve before disconnecting
the old range and leave it off until the new hook-up has
been completed. Don't forget to relight the pilot on other
gas appliances when you turn the gas back on.
Because hard piping restricts movement of the range, the
use of a CSA International-certified flexible metal appliance
connector is recommended unless local codes require a
hard-piped connection.
Never use an old connector when installing a new range.
If the hard piping method is used, you must carefully align
the pipe; the range cannot be moved after the connection is
made.
To prevent gas leaks, put pipe joint compound on, or wrap
pipe thread tope with Teflon* around, all mole (external)
pipe threads.
A. Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas line in
an easily accessed location outside of the range. Make
sure everyone operating the range knows where and
how to shut off the gas supply to the range,
B. Install male !/2" flare union adapter to the 1/2" NPT
internal thread at inlet of regulator. Use a backup wrench
on the regulator fitting to avoid damage.
When installing the range from the front, remove the 90 °
elbow for easier installation.
C. Install male !/2" or 3/4" 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.
D. Connect flexible metal appliance connector to the
adapter on the range. Position range to permit
connection at the shut-off valve.
E.When all connections have been made, make sure all
range controls are in the off position and turn on the main
gas supply valve. Use a liquid leak detector at all joints
and connections to check for leaks in the system.
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flame to check for gas leaks.
When using test pressures greater than 1/2 psig to pressure
test the gas supply system of the residence, disconnect the
range and individual shut-off valve from the gas supply
piping. When using test pressures of
1/2 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.
*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont
GAS PIPE AND ELECTRICAL OUTLET LOCATIONS
Recommendedarea for 120V
outlet on rear wall and area for
through-the-wall connection of
pipe stub and shut-off valve.
Recommendedarea
for through-the-floor
connection of pipe stub
and shut-off valve.
[ CAUTIONITo
prevent
drafts from affecting burner
operation, seal all openings in floor
and wall.
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