GE JGBP31 - Manual (Page 45)

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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP
DEVICE
A. Mark the wall where the RIGHT EDGE of the range
is to be located. Be sure to allow for the countertop
overhang if you intend to install the range next to
cabinets.
B. Locate the outside edge of the device 2 1 ⁄
8
″ toward
the center of the range from the marked edge of
the range.
C. Using the device as a template, mark the position of
the hole for the screw.
D. For wood construction, drill a pilot hole at an angle
of 20 degrees from the horizontal. A nail or awl
may be used if a drill is not available.
Mount the Anti-Tip device with the screw provided.
For cement or concrete construction, you will need
a 1/4
″ x 1 1 ⁄
2
″ lag bolt and a 1/2″ O.D. sleeve anchor,
which are not provided. Drill the recommended size
hole for the hardware.
9 INSTALLING THE ANTI-TIP
DEVICE
(CONT.)
Install the sleeve anchor into the drilled hole and then
install the lag bolt through the device. The bolts must be
properly tightened as recommended for the hardware.
E. Slide the range against the wall, and check for proper
installation by grasping the front edge of the cooktop
and carefully attempting to tilt the range forward. The
bracket should stop the range within 4 inches. If it
does not, the bracket must be reinstalled.
9
WHEN ALL HOOKUPS ARE
COMPLETED
Make sure all controls are left in the off position. Make
sure the flow of combustion and ventilation air to the
range is unobstructed.
WARNING!
■ If the Anti-Tip Device supplied with the range
does not fit this application, use the Anti-Tip
Device WB02k10020.
■ Range must be secured with an approved Anti-Tip
device.
■ Unless properly installed, the range could be
tipped by you or a child standing, sitting or
leaning on an open door.
■ After installing the Anti-Tip device, verify that
it is in place by carefully attempting to tilt the
range forward.
■ This range has been designed to meet all
recognized industry tip standards for all normal
conditions.
■ The use of this device does not preclude tipping
of the range when not properly installed.
CONVERTING TO LP GAS (or
converting back to natural gas from LP)
This range leaves the factory set for use with natural gas.
If you want to convert to LP gas, the conversion must be
performed by a qualified LP gas installer.
The conversion instructions and LP orifices can be found
attached to the range next to the pressure regulator.
Keep these instructions and the orifices in case you want
to convert back to natural gas.
Back of range Wallboard
Wood screw
Anti-Tip
device
Anti-Tip
device
Slotted head
screw
Approx. 20°
2 1 ⁄
8
″
Wallplate
Marked edge
of range