Connecting Tlle Range To Gas - GE JGB900 - Appliances 30 in. Gas Range Owner's Manual

Installation instructions
[] PROVIDE ADEQUATE GAS
SUPPLY
Your rmlge is designed to operate at a pressure of 4" of
water column on natural gas or, if designed for LP gas
(propm_e or butane), 10" of water column.
Make sure wm are supplying your range with tile type
of gas for which it is designed.
This range is convertible flw use on natural or
propane gas. If you decide to use this range on I,P gas,
conversion must be made bv a qualified I,P installer
1)elore attempting to operate tile range on that gas.
For proper operation, tile pressure of natm'al gas
supplied to tile regulator UltlSt be between 4" and 13"
of water
cohlu/IS.
For I,P gas, tile pressure supplied must be between 10"
and l 3" of water cohmm.
When checking for proper operation of tile regulatm;
tile inlet pressure must be at least 1" greater than tile
operating (manifl_ld) pressure as given above.
Tile pressure regulator located at tile inlet of tile range
manifl)ld must remain in tile supply line regardless of
whether natm'al or I,P gas is being used.
A flexible metal appliance connector used to connect
tile range to the gas supply line should have an I.D. of
1/2" and be 5 feet in length fin" ease of installation. In
Canada, flexible connectors inust be single wall metal
connectors no longer than 6 feet in length.
[] CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS
Shut off the main gas supply valve before discmmecting
the old range and leave it off mltil the new hook-up has
been completed. Don't forget to relight the pilot on
other gas applimaces when you turn the gas back on.
Because hard piping restricts movement of tile range,
tile use of a CSA International-certified flexible metal
appliance connector is recommended mdess 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; tile range cannot be moved
alter tile 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.
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Install a manual gas line shut-off wdve in tile gas line
in an easily accessed location outside of the range.
Make sure evelTone operating tile range knows
where and how to shut off the gas supply to the
I'}1 ng e.
B°
Install male l/2" flare union adapter to tile 1/2"
NPT internal thread at inlet of regulator. Use a
backup wrench on tile regulator fitting to avoid
damage.
When installing tile range fl'om tile front, remove
the 90 ° elbow tot easier installation.
C°
D°
Install male l/2" or 3/4" flare union adapter to tile
NPT internal thread of the manual shut-off wdve,
taking care to back-up the shut-off wdve to kee I) it
fl'om turning.
Connect flexible metal appliance connector to tile
adapter on the range. Position range to permit
connection at tile shut-off wdve.
E. When all connections have been made, make sure
all range controls are in tile off position and turn on
the main gas supply wdve, Use a liquid leak detector
at all joints and connections to check fin" leaks in the
svsteul.
WARNING: Do NOTUSEA
FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
When using test pressures greater than 1/2 psig to
pressure test tile gas supply system of tile residence,
disconnect tile range and individual shut-ott valve fl'om
tile gas supply piping. When using test pressures of 1/2
psig or less to test the gas supply system, simply isolate
tile range ti'om tile gas supply system by closing tile
individual shut-off wdve.
*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont
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