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Equipment Shutoff Valve
with 1/8" NPT Tap*
Approved
Flexible
Gas Line
3" Minimum
Cap
Sediment Trap/Drip Leg
* The equipment shutoff valve may be supplied with
the appliance or you can purchase it from your dealer.
Figure 15 - Gas Connection
We recommend that you install a sediment trap/drip leg in supply line
as shown in Figure 15. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where it is within
reach for cleaning. Install in piping system between fuel supply and
burner system. Locate sediment trap/drip leg where trapped matter is
not likely to freeze. A sediment trap traps moisture and contaminants.
This keeps them from going into burner system gas controls. If sedi-
ment trap/drip leg is not installed or is installed wrong, burner system
may not run properly.
CONNECTING STOVE/BURNER SYSTEM TO GAS SUPPLY
Installation Items Needed
• 5/16" hex socket wrench or nut-driver
• sealant (resistant to propane/LP gas, not provided)
1. Open lower door panel.
2. Route flexible gas line (provided by installer) from equipment
shutoff valve to burner system (see Figure 16). Route flexible gas
supply line and attach to valve.
3. Check all gas connections for leaks. See Checking Gas Connections.
To Flare Fitting on
Control Valve
Flexible Gas Line
from Equipment Shutoff
Valve Provided by Installer
To Gas Supply (Natural) To
External Regulator (Propane/LP)
Figure 16 - Flexible Gas Line
12
INSTALLATION Continued
Natural - From
Gas Meter (5"
W.C. to 10.5"
W.C. Pressure )
LP - From
External
Regulator (11"
W.C. to 14"
W.C. Pressure)
Pipe
Tee
Nipple Joint
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
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CHECKING GAS CONNECTIONS
WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections,
internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing
or servicing. Correct all leaks at once.
WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for
a leak. Apply noncorrosive leak test solution to all
gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all
leaks at once.
PRESSURE TESTING GAS SUPPLY PIPING SYSTEM
Test Pressures In Excess Of 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Disconnect appliance with its appliance main gas valve (control
valve) and equipment shutoff valve from gas supply piping
systems. Pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa) will damage
burner system gas regulator.
2. Cap off open end of gas pipe where equipment shutoff valve was
connected.
3. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP
supply tank valve for propane/LP gas burner system or opening
main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas burner
system, or using compressed air.
4. Check all joints of gas supply piping system. Apply noncorrosive
leak test solution to all gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak.
Correct all leaks at once.
5. Reconnect burner system and equipment shutoff valve to gas
supply. Check reconnected fittings for leaks.
Test Pressures Equal To or Less Than 1/2 PSIG (3.5 kPa)
1. Close equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 17).
2. Pressurize supply piping system by either opening propane/LP
supply tank valve for propane/LP gas burner system or opening
main gas valve located on or near gas meter for natural gas burner
system, or using compressed air.
3. Check all joints from propane/LP supply tank or gas meter to
equipment shutoff valve (see Figure 18 for propane/LP or Figure
19, for natural gas, page 13). Apply noncorrosive leak test solution
to all gas joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at
once.
Equipment
Shutoff Valve
Figure 17 - Equipment Shutoff Valve
Open
Closed
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