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Installation
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CONVERTING TO PROPANE (LP)
GAS OR CONVERTING BACK
TO NATURAL GAS FROM
PROPANE (LP)
This range leaves the factory set for use with natural
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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.
Keep these
instructions and all
orifices in case you
want to convert back
to natural gas.
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GAS SUPPLY
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check for gas leaks.
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25 ft-lbs of torque when making gas line connections.
Overtightening may damage the pressure regulator
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Gas Pressure Regulator
You must use the gas pressure regulator supplied
with this range. For proper operations the inlet
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Natural Gas:
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Propane (LP) Gas:
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If you are not sure about the inlet pressure contact
local gas supplier.
NOTE:
A gas shutoff valve is shipped with this range
and should be installed at the rear of the range near
the floor with the handle facing downward. This shut-
off valve is to be used in
the event that service is
required. To access the
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toe-kick panel and reach
under the range. An optional
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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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Install a manual shut-off valve in the gas line in an
easily accessed location outside of the range. Make
sure everyone operating the range knows where
and how to shut off the gas supply to the range.
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NPT internal thread at inlet of the shut-off valve on
the range. Use a backup wrench on the shut-off
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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