GE JGAS02 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 27

Installation instructions
PROVIDE ADEQUATE
GAS SUPPLY
Your range is designed to operate at a
pressure of 4" of water column on natural
gas or, if designed for LP gas (propane or
butane), 10" of water column,
Make sure you are supplying your range
with the type of gas for which it is
designed.
This range is convertible for use on
natural or propane gas. If you decide
to use this range on LP gas, conversion
must be made by a qualified LP installer
before attempting to operate the range
on that gas.
For proper operation, the pressure of
natural gas supplied to the regulator must
be between 4" and 13" of water column.
For LP gas, the pressure supplied must
be between 10" and 13" of water column.
When checking for proper operation of
the regulator, the inlet pressure must be
at least 1" greater than the operating
(manifold) pressure as given above.
The pressure regulator located at the
inlet of the range manifold must remain
in the supply line regardless of whether
natural or LP gas is being used.
A flexible metal appliance connector used
to connect the range to the gas supply
line should have an I.D. of 1/2" and be
5 feet in length for ease of installation.
In Canada, flexible connectors must be
single wall metal connectors no longer
than 6 feet in length.
F2-]CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS
Shut off the main gas supply valve
before disconnecting the old range and
leave it off until the new hookup 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.
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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 tape
with Teflon* around, all male (external)
pipe threads.
E_ 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.
E_] Install male 1/2" 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.
[] Install male 1/2" 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.
F-D-IConnect flexible metal appliance
connector to the adapter on the range.
Position range to permit connection at
the shut-off valve.
F_ 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.
WARNING - DoNOT USE AFLAME /
TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
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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