GEAppliances Adora JGBP87SEMSS, User Manual

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Installation Instructions

PROVIDE ADEQUATE 
GAS SUPPLY

Your range is designed to operate at a pressure of 4" of
water column on natural gas or, if designed for LP gas
(propane or butane), 10" of water column.

Make sure you are supplying your range with the type of
gas for which it is designed. 

This range is convertible for use on natural or propane gas.
If you decide to use this range on LP gas, conversion must
be made by a qualified LP installer before attempting to
operate the range on that gas.

For proper operation, the pressure of natural gas supplied
to the regulator must be between 4" and 13" of water
column. 

For LP gas, the pressure supplied must be between 10" and
13" of water column. 

When checking for proper operation of the regulator, the
inlet pressure must be at least 1" greater than the operating
(manifold) pressure as given above. 

The pressure regulator located at the inlet of the range
manifold must remain in the supply line regardless of
whether natural or LP gas is being used. 

A flexible metal appliance connector used to connect the
range to the gas supply line should have an I.D. of 1/2" and
be 5 feet in length for ease of installation. In Canada, flexible
connectors must be single wall metal connectors no longer
than 6 feet in length.

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CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS

Shut off the main gas supply valve before disconnecting
the old range and leave it off until the new hookup has
been completed. Don’t forget to relight the pilot on other
gas appliances when you turn the gas back on.

Because hard piping restricts movement of the range, the
use of a CSA International-certified flexible metal appliance
connector is recommended unless 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; the range cannot be moved after the 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.

A.

Install a manual gas line 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.

B.

Install male 1/2" flare union adapter to the 1/2" NPT
internal thread at inlet of regulator. Use a backup wrench
on the regulator fitting to avoid damage.

B.

When installing the range from the front, remove the 90°
elbow for easier installation.

C.

Install male 1/2" or 3/4" 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.

D.

Connect flexible metal appliance connector to the
adapter on the range. Position range to permit
connection at the shut-off valve.

E.

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.

When using test pressures greater than 1/2 psig to
pressure test the gas supply system of the residence,
disconnect the range and individual shut-off valve from

the gas supply piping. When using test pressures of 1/2
psig or less to test the gas supply system, simply isolate
the range from the gas supply system by closing the
individual shut-off valve.

*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont

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WARNING: 

DO NOT USE A FLAME 

TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.