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STEP 7

 

 

CONNECTING THE RANGE TO GAS 

 

Because hard piping restricts 

 

 

 

 

When using test pressures greater 

movement of the range, the use of an 

 

 

 

than 

½

 psig to pressure test the gas 

A.G.A. certified flexible metal 

 

 

 

 

supply system of the residence, 

appliance connector is recommended 

 

 

 

disconnect the range and individual 

unless local codes require a hard-   

 

 

 

shut-off valve from the gas supply 

piped connection.  

 

 

 

 

 

piping. When using test pressures 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

of 

½

 psig or less to test the gas 

Never use an old connector when  

 

 

 

supply system, simply isolate the 

installing a new range. 

If the hard   

 

 

 

range from the gas supply system 

piping method is used, you must 

 

 

 

 

by closing the individual shut-off 

carefully align the pipe; the range   

 

 

 

valve. 

cannot be moved after the connection 
is made. 
 
To prevent gas leaks, put pipe joint 
compound on, or wrap pipe thread   

 

 

 

*Teflon: Registered trademark of Dupont. 

with Teflon* tape all around male 
(external) pipe threads. 
 
7-1.  Remove the left most burner pan. 
        Locate the pressure regulator 
        Left of the rear burner. 

 

7-2.  Install a manual gas shut-off valve 
        in the gas line in an easily accessed 
        location outside the range. Make 
        sure everyone operating the range 
        knows where and how to shut off the 
        gas supply to the range. 

 

7-3.  Install male 

½

” flare union adapter 

        to the 

½

” NPT internal thread at 

        inlet of the regulator. Use a backup 
        wrench on the regulator fitting to 
        avoid damage. 

 

7-4.  Install male 

½

” or 

¾

” flare union 

        adapter to the NPT internal thread 
        of the manual shut-off valve, taking 
        care to back-up the shut-off valve 
        to keep it from turning. 

 

7-5.  Connect flexible metal appliance 
        connector to the adapter on the range. 
        Position range to permit connection at 
        the shut-off valve or vise versa. 

 

7-6.  When all connections have been made, 
        make sure all range controls are in the 
        off position and turn on the main gas 
        supply valve. Use a liquid leak detector 
        at all joints and connections to check 
        for leaks in the system. 

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Page 2: ...with warming shelves is used FiveStar recommends this product be installed by a Check local building codes for the proper method of gas range licensed professional installation Local codes vary Installation electrical connections and grounding must comply with applicable codes In the absence of local Product failure due to improper installation is not covered codes the gas range should be installe...

Page 3: ...eight claim Do not refuse shipment Responsibility for shipping damage is with the carrier and the dealer or end user Cut the shipping straps then carefully lift the carton up from the range This will help eliminate possible damage to the backguard that is packed in the top of the range carton Remove unwrap and temporarily lay aside any parts that are not attached to the range Make sure no parts ar...

Page 4: ...ranges use a dolly with soft wheels to move this range Lift the range onto the dolly and move indoors The range should be placed onto sliders to prevent damage to the floor STEP 3 To simplify handling and to reduce the weight of the range Remove the grates and the drawers below the Knobs on grill and griddle models Remove grill or griddle Remove the broiler pans racks and literature Package from i...

Page 5: ... WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE CONNECTED AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 1 OR 2 IF A CORD IS UTILIZED IT MUST BE RATED AT 250 VOLTS 40 AMPERES AND CERTIFIED FOR USE ON HOUSEHOLD RANGES ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR DUAL FUEL RANGES 240 volts 60 Hz 35 amps ...

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Page 7: ...f Dupont with Teflon tape all around male external pipe threads 7 1 Remove the left most burner pan Locate the pressure regulator Left of the rear burner 7 2 Install a manual gas shut off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed location outside the range Make sure everyone operating the range knows where and how to shut off the gas supply to the range 7 3 Install male flare union adapter to th...

Page 8: ...and gas flexible tubing 3 To adjust leveling legs turn counter clockwise to raise the range clockwise to lower Channel lock type pliers are recommended Avoid using a pipe wrench which can scar the legs IMPORTANT The range should always be installed at countertop height or higher DO NOT INSTALL THE RANGE LOWER THAN ADJACENT COUNTERTOP HEIGHT DUE TO RISK OF A FIRE HAZARD ...

Page 9: ... clock wise to LITE position The igniter will spark and the burner will light the igniter will continue sparking until the knob is turned from the light position First test may require some time while air is flushed out of the gas line Turn knob to OFF Repeat the procedure for each burner Burner flames should be blue and stable with no yellow or yellow tips excessive noise or lifting of the flame ...

Page 10: ...t will take a couple of minutes before a change in color will occur to the lower element Turn oven thermostat knob to broil position It will take a couple of minutes before a change in color will occur to the upper element GRIDDLE OPERATION Turn griddle thermostat knob counter clockwise to 350 The griddle burner should light within 60 seconds STEP 13 GAS ELECTRIC SUPPLY Turn gas supply on Turn ele...

Page 11: ...rner ignition test Griddle Grill assembly in position Gas oven ignition test Electric oven Check bake and broil function Check operation of convection fan MAKE SURE ALL CONTROLS ARE LEFT IN THE OFF POSITION Date Installed Inspected _________________________________________________ Authorized Installer s Signature _____________________________________________ Please Print Name _____________________...

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