Installation, Instructions, Installation instructions range – GE 49-85179 User Manual

Page 31: Before you begin, Important, If you have questions, call 1.800.ge.cares, For your safety, Tools you will need materials you may need, Part included

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Installation Instructions

Range

If you have questions, call 1.800.GE.CARES

or

visit our Website at:

GEAppliances.com

BEFoRE yoU BEGIn

Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Installation of this range must conform with local

codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the

national Fuel Gas Code, AnSI Z223.1/nFPA.54, latest

edition. In Canada, installation must conform with

the current natural Gas Installation Code, CAn/CGA-

B149.1 or the current Propane Installation Code,

CAn/CGA-B149.2, and with local codes where

applicable. This range has been design-certified

by CSA International according to AnSI Z21.1, latest

edition, and Canadian Gas Association according

to CAn/CGA-1.1 latest edition.
As with any appliance using gas and generating heat,

there are certain safety precautions you should follow.

You will find these precautions in the Important Safety

Information section in the front of this manual. Read

them carefully.

IMPoRTAnT –

Save these instructions

for local electrical inspector’s use.

IMPoRTAnT –

Observe all governing codes

and ordinances.

note to Installer –

Be sure to leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

note to Consumer –

Keep these instructions

for future reference.

note –

This appliance must be properly grounded.

Servicer –

The electrical diagram is in an envelope

attached to the back of the range.

Skill level – Installation of this appliance requires basic

mechanical skills.

• Proper installation is the responsibility of the installer.
• Product failure due to improper installation is not covered

under the Warranty.

FoR yoUR SAFETy

Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or

other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this

or any other appliance.
If you smell gas:

Open windows.
Don’t touch electrical switches.
Extinguish any open flame.
Immediately call your gas supplier.

ToolS yoU wIll nEED

MATERIAlS yoU MAy nEED

• Gas line shut-off valve.
• Pipe-joint sealant or UL-approved pipe thread tape

with Teflon* that resists action of natural and LP gases.

• Flexible metal appliance connector (1/2″ I.D.)

A 5-foot length is recommended for ease of installation

but other lengths are acceptable. Never use an old

connector when installing a new range.

• Flare union adapter for connection to gas supply line

(3/4″ or 1/2″ NPT x 1/2″ I.D.)

• Flare union adapter for connection to pressure regulator

on range (1/2″ NPT x 1/2″ I.D.)

• Liquid leak detector or soapy water.
• Lag bolt or 1/2″ O.D. sleeve anchor (for concrete floors

only).

*Teflon: Registered trademark of DuPont

Flat-blade screwdriver

Pipe wrenches (2)

(one for backup)

Phillips screwdriver

Open-end or

adjustable wrench

Pencil and ruler

Level

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts:

This product must be installed by a licensed plumber

or gas fitter.

When using ball-type gas shut-off valves, they shall

be the T-handle type.

A flexible gas connector, when used, must not exceed

3 feet.

Drill, awl or nail

PART InClUDED

Anti-Tip bracket kit

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