Connect the range to gas, Installation instructions, Warning – GE JGBP27DEMWW User Manual

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Installation Instructions

^ CONNECT THE RANGE TO GAS

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.

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 pipejoint 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

on easily accessed location outside of the range. Moke
sure everyone operating the range knows where and
how to shut off the gas supply to the range.

B. Install mole 1/2"flare union adopter to the 1/2" NPT

internal thread at inlet of regulator. Use a backup wrench
on the regulator fitting to ovoid damage.

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

C. Install mole 1/2" or 3/4" flare union adopter to the NPT

internal thread of the manual shut-off valve, taking core

to back-up the shut-off valve to keep it from turning.

D. Connect flexible metal appliance connector to the

adopter on the range. Position range to permit
connection at the shut-off valve.

E. When oil connections hove been mode, moke sure all

range controls ore 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.

A

warning

Fire hazard: Do not use a

flame to check for gas leaks.

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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