Installation Instructions - GE JGB870 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Installation
Instructions
Range
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In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• This product must be installed by a licensed plumber or
gas fitter.
• When using bull type gas shut-off valves, they shall be
the T-handle type.
• A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed 3 feet.
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Read these instructions completely and carefully.
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/NFPA.54, latest
edition. In Canada, installation must conform with
the current Natural Gas Installation Code, CAN/
CGA-B149.1 or the current Propane Installation
Code, CAN/CGA-B149.2, and with local codes where
applicable. This range has been design-certified by
CSA International according to ANSI Z21.1, latest
edition, and Canadian Gas Association according to
CAN/CGA-I.1 latest edition.
As with any appliance using gas and generating heat,
there are certain safety precautions you should follow.
You will find these precautions in the Important Safety
Information section in the front of this manual. Read
them carefully.
•IM PORTANT - Save these instructions for
local electrical inspector's use.
• IMPORTANT - Observe all
g overning
codes and ordinances.
• Note to Installer
- Leave these instructions with
the appliance after installation is completed.
• Note to Consumer - Keep
this Owner's Manual
and Installation Instructions for future reference.
•
Note
- This appliance must be properly grounded.
•
Servicer
- The electrical diagram is in an envelope
attached to the back of the range.
• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the Warranty.
Mobile Home- Additional Installation Requirements
The installation of this range must conform to the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standard,
Title 24 CFR,Part 3280 (formerly the Federal Standard
for Mobile Home Construction, use the Standard for
Manufactured Home Installations, ANSI A225, 1/NFPA
501A or with local codes.
Mobile home installations require:
• When this range is installed in a mobile home, it must
be secured to the floor during transit. Any method of
securing the range is adequate as long as it conforms
to the standards listed above.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other appliance.
If you smell gas:
O Open windows.
Don't touch electrical switches.
Extinguish any open flame.
Immediately call your gas supplier.
TOOLS YOU WILL NEED
Phillipsscrewdriver
Flat-blade screwdriver
Penciland ruler
Pipewrenches(2)
(onefor backup)
Open-end or
adJustable wrench
Level
Drill, awl or nail
MATERIALS YOU MAY NEED
•Gas line shut-off valve
• Pipe-joint sealant or UL-approved pipe thread tape with
Teflon* that resists action of natural and LP gases
• Flexiblemetal appliance connector (1/2" I.D.) A 5-foot
length is recommended for ease of installation but other
lengths are acceptable. Never use an old connector when
installing a new range.
• Flare union adapter for connection to gas supply line (B/a/'
or 1/2" NPTx 1/2" I.D.)
• Flare union adapter for connection to pressure regulator on
range (1/2" NPTx 1/2" I.D.)
• Liquid leak detector or soapy water.
• Lag bolt or 1/2" O.D.sleeve anchor (forconcrete floors only).
*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont
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