Installationof Appliance - Jenn-Air JGC8430 Installation Manual

INSTALLATIONOF APPLIANCE
The installationof thisappliance mustconform withlocalcodesor,inthe
absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1-LatestEdition,or, in Canada,CAN!CGA-B149 InstallationCode,
LatestEdition.
This appliance, when installed, must be electrically grounded in
accordancewith local codes or,in the absenceof local codes,with the
NationalElectrical C odeANSI!NFPA No. 70-LatestEdition,or, inCanada,
currentCSAStandardC22.1 CanadianElectrical C ode, Part 1.
In The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
Thisproduct m ustbe installed by a licensedplumber o r gasfitter whe_
installedwithin theCommonwealthofMassachusetts.
A "F" handle typemanualgasvalvemust be installedin thegassupply
line tothisappliance.
A flexiblegasconnector, whenused,mustnot exceeda lengthof
three(3) feet 136 inches.
All supply piping, except as noted, should use commonNational Pipe
Thread (N.RT.). For all pipe connections use an approved pipe joint
compoundresistantto the actionof LP gas.
CAUTION:Warrantyisvoid onJenn-Airequipmentinstalledotherthanas
recommended by manufacturer.
This appliance is designed for use with the appliance gas pressure
regulatorsuppliedwith this appliance.It must be installed in the gasway
aheadofthe gasmanifoldentrance.It is presetfor usewith natural g asand
must be converted,as describedon page 8, for use with LP gas. (See
figures 10 and 11 .)
This applianceis designedto operateat a pressureof 5 inches of water
column on naturalgas or, if convertedfor use with LP gas (propaneor
butane),10incheswatercolumn.Makesurethis applianceis suppliedwith
and adjustedfor the type of gas forwhich it is designed.
Thisappliancewasadjustedatthefactoryforusewith natural g as. If,at any
time, this applianceis to be usedwith a differenttype of gas, all of the
conversionadjustmentsdescribedon pages7 and 8 must be madeby a
qualifiedservicetechnicianbeforeattemptingto operatethe cooktopon
thatgas. Naturalgasshouldbe supplied to theappliancepressure regulator
at a line pressure between6 and 14inchesofwatercolumnor,if converted
for LP gas, between11and 14 inches.
WARNING: If the line pressuresupplyingthe appliancepressure
regulatorexceeds14" W.C. (anygas), an external regulatormustbe
installedin the gas line aheadof the applianceregulatorto reducethe I
pressureto no morethan 14" W.C. Failure to do this can result in
mafuncton and damageto the app ance.
Insurethis applianceis adjustedforthe type of gassuppliedto it andthat
the gas supply pressureto the applianceregulatoris within the proper
pressurerange.
• If this is a 45" wide model,or if it is a 30" wide modeland no other
applianceis to be installed in the cabinetry below it, proceed as
instructedunderparagraphf.
• If this is a 30" wide modeland a Jenn-AirModelJJW8530,JJW9530,
W27100X,W30400Por W132XElectricWallOvenis to be installedin
cabinetrybelow,proceedas instructedunderparagraph If.
• Do notremoveprotectivecapfrom pipestub at manifoldentranceuntil
readyto join gas supplypipingto appliance.
NOTE:In Canada,gas utilizationcodesprohibituseof streetelbows.Use
standard pipe elbows and make modificationsto these instructionsas
necessary.
CONNECTINGAPPLIANCE TO GAS SUPPLY
A QUALIFIED SERVICEMAN OR GASAPPLIANCE INSTALLER MUST
MAKETHE GASSUPPLY CONNECTION. L eaktestingoftheappliance
shall be conductedby the installer accordingto the instructions
given.
1. IF NO OTHER APPLIANCEIS TO BE INSTALLEDBELOWTHIS
COOKTOP
Join the appliancepressureregulatorsuppliedwith this applianceto the
entrancethreadsof the Gas Manifold.The applianceregulatoris marked
with a directional a rrowindicatingcorrectdirectionof gasflow. Ensurethe
applianceregulatoris installedwith the arrow pointingtoward the gas
manifold entrance.Tighten the applianceregulatorto 20 to 30 ft-tbs of
torque.
I IMPORTANT approved
Nevertightento morethan 35 ft-lbsof torque.Alwaysusean
pipejoint compoundresistantto the actionof LP gas.
Installthe appliancein its countercutout.
Makethe gas connectionto the inletof the appliancepressureregulator
with 1/2" male pipethreads.
Install a manualshut-off valve in an accessiblelocation in the gas line
aheadof theappliancepressureregulator a nd external t o this appliancefor
the purposeof turningon or shuttingoff gasto the appliance.
Makeadditional p ipeconnections as necessary aheadofthe shut-offvalve
to the gas supplysource.Assureall pipejoint connectionsare gastight.
IMPORTANT
Apply a non-corrosive leak detection fluid to all joints and fittings inthe
gas connectionbetweenthe supply line shut-offvalve and the range.
Includegasfittingsand jointsin therangeif connections weredisturbed
duringinstallation.Checkfor leaks! Bubblesappearingaroundfittings
andconnections will indicatea leak. If a leakappears, t urnoff supplyline
gasshut-offvalve,tightenconnections,turnon the supplyline gasshut
off valve, and retest for leaks. Never test for gas leaks with an open
flame.
ILLUSTRATIVEGAS SUPPLY PIPING
i (NO OTHER APPLIANCE BELOW COOKTOP)
BURNER BOX
(REAROF APPLIANCE)
U MANIFOLD ENTRANCE
APPLIANCE
PRESSURE
i REGULATOR
I
I
ALL PIPEJOINTS
1/2 N.P.T.
I
ELBOW
MANUAL
SHUTOFF
VALVE
TO GAS
FIGURE3 INLET