Connecting The Range - Maytag GAS RANGE Installation Manual

CONNECTING THE RANGE

ELECTRIC SUPPLY
The appliance, when installed, must be electrically
grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the
absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code,
ANSI/NFPA 70.
In Canada the range must be installed in accordance with
the current CSA Standard C22.1 - Canadian Electrical
Code Part 1.
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY CONNECTION:
The range requires 120 volts, 60 cycle alternating current
from an outlet. See serial plate for rating.
WARNING
Electrical Grounding Instructions
This appliance is equipped with a (three-prong)
grounding plug for your protection against shock
hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly
grounded receptacle. Do not cut or remove the
grounding prong from this plug.
WARNING
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL SUPPLY
BEFORE SERVICING THE APPLIANCE.
CONNECTING THE RANGE
GAS SUPPLY
Installation of this range must conform with local codes or,
in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas
Code, ANSI Z223.1-latest edition.
In Canada the range must be installed in accordance with
the current CGA Standard CAN/CGA-B149 - Installation
Codes for Gas Burning Appliances and Equipment and/or
local codes.
GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION:
A TRAINED SERVICEMAN OR GAS APPLIANCE
INSTALLER MUST MAKE THE GAS SUPPLY
CONNECTION. Leak testing of the appliance shall be
conducted by the installer according to the
instructions given in section h.
(See figure 4)
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NATURAL GAS SUPPLY LINE MUST HAVE A NATURAL
GAS SERVICE REGULATOR. INLET PRESSURE TO
THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE REDUCED TO A
MAXIMUM OF 14 INCHES WATER COLUMN (0.5
POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH (P.S.I.) LIQUEFIED
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PETROLEUM (L.P.) PROPANE GAS SUPPLY LINE
MUST HAVE A L.P. GAS PRESSURE REGULATOR.
INLET PRESSURE TO THIS APPLIANCE SHOULD BE
REDUCED TO A MAXIMUM OF 14 INCHES WATER
COLUMN (0.5 P.S.I.). INLET PRESSURES IN EXCESS
OF 0.5 P.S.I. CAN DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE
PRESSURE REGULATOR AND OTHER GAS
COMPONENTS IN THIS APPLIANCE AND CAN
RESULT IN A GAS LEAK.
a. A GAS CUTOFF VALVE SHOULD BE PUT IN AN
ACCESSIBLE LOCATION IN THE SUPPLY LINE
AHEAD OF THE RANGE, FOR TURNING ON AND
TURNING OFF GAS SUPPLY. If range is to be
connected to house piping with flexible or semi-rigid
metal connectors for gas appliances, CONNECTOR
NUTS MUST NOT BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO
PIPE THREADS. THE CONNECTORS MUST BE
INSTALLED WITH ADAPTORS PROVIDED WITH
THE CONNECTOR.
b. The house piping and/or range connector used to
connect the range to the main gas supply must be
clean, free of metal shavings, rust, dirt and liquids (oil
or water). Dirt, etc. in the supply lines can work its
way into the range manifold and in turn cause failure
of the gas valves or controls and clog burners and/or
pilot orifices.
CAUTION: DO NOT LIFT OR MOVE RANGE BY
DOOR HANDLES, OR BACKGUARD.
c. Turn off all pilots and main gas valve of other gas
appliances.
d. Turn off main gas valve at meter.
e. Before connecting range, apply pipe thread
compound approved for LPG to all threads.
f. Connect range to gas supply at appliance pressure
regulator using adaptors supplied with flexible
connector. Rigid pipe may also be used. See rating
plate for type of gas range has been manufactured
for.
g. Turn on main gas valve at meter, and relight pilots at
other gas appliances.