To Gas; Provide Adequate Gas Supply - GE JGB295 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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This range is designed for an operating manifold
pressure of 4" or 5" water column (w.C.) on natural gas
(see rating label on product) or 10" w.C. on lP gas.
This range comes from the factory set for use on natural
gas, but it is convertible for use on LP 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.
For proper operation, the inlet pressure to the regulator
should be at least 1" W.C. above the operating manifold
pressure but must not exceed 14" W.C.
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. When checking
for proper operation of the regulator, the inlet pressure
must be at least 1" greater than the operating manifold
pressure.
A flexible metal appliance connector used to connect the
range to the gas supply line should have an I.D. of ½" 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.
Installation Instructions
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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.
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.
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 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.
When installing the range from the front, remove
the 90° elbow for easier installation.
C. 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.
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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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
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