Installation Guide

10 31-2000814 Rev. 1
Installation
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CONVERTING TO PROPANE (LP)
GAS OR CONVERTING BACK
TO NATURAL GAS FROM
PROPANE (LP)
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conversion must be performed by a qualified propane
(LP) gas installer.
The conversion orifices
and instructions can
be found on back of
the range.
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instructions and all
orifices in case you
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to natural gas.
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GAS SUPPLY
WARNING
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check for gas leaks.
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If you are not sure about the inlet pressure contact
local gas supplier.
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and should be installed at the rear of the range near
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off valve is to be used in the
event that service is required.
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remove the toe-kick panel
and reach under the range.
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provided for connection to
the range gas inlet.
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GAS SUPPLY (cont.)
Shut off the main gas supply valve before
disconnecting the old range and leave it off until
the new hook-up has been completed. Don’t
forget to relight the pilot on other gas appliances
when you turn the gas back on.
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appliance connector is recommended unless local
codes require a hard-piped connection.
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connection is made.
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A. Install a manual shut-off valve in the gas line in an
easily accessed location outside of the range. Make
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valve to avoid damage.
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taking care to back-up the shut-off valve to keep it
from turning.
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adapter on the range. Position range to permit
connection at the house shut-off valve.
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all range controls are in the off position and turn
on the main gas supply valve. Use a liquid leak
detector at all gas connections to check for leaks
in the system.
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disconnect the range and individual shut-off valve
from the gas supply piping. When using pressures
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system by closing the individual shut-off valve.
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the inlet pressure must be at least 1” greater than the
operating (manifold) pressure as given on rating label
of product.
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