GE C2S980 - Manual (Page 45)

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Read these instructions completely and carefully.
Connect the Range to the Gas Supply
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.
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.
Install male 1/2
″ flare union adapter to
the 1/2 ″ NPT internal thread elbow at inlet
of regulator. Use a backup wrench on the
regulator fitting to avoid damage.
When installing the range from the front,
remove the 90° elbow for easier installation.
Install male 1/2
″ or 3/4″ flare union adapter to
the NPT internal thread of the manual shut-off
valve, taking care to backup the shut-off valve
to keep it from turning.
Connect flexible metal appliance connector
to the adapter on the range. Position range
to permit connection at the shut-off valve.
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
CAUTION :
DO NOT USE A
FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
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.
Flexible Connector Hookup Rigid Pipe Hookup Options
Pressure
regulator Gas Flow into Range
Flex
connector
(6 ft. max.)
Adapter
Installer: Inform
the consumer of
the location of the
gas shut-off valve.
1/2 ″ or 3/4″
Gas pipe
Adapter
Gas
shut-off
valve
Pressure
regulator
45° Elbow
Nipple
Union
90° Elbow
Black
iron pipe
Union
Nipple
Gas
shut-off
valve
1/2 ″ or 3/4″
Gas pipe
Gas Flow into Range
Installer: Inform the consumer of the
location of the gas shut-off valve.
Gas Flow into Range
Gas
shut-off
valve
1/2 ″ or 3/4″
Gas pipe
Pressure
regulator
Nipple
90° Elbow 90° Elbow
Adapter
Adapter
90° Elbow
Quick connect
or union
Installer: Inform the consumer of the
location of the gas shut-off valve.
Alternate Hookup
Nipple
Nipple
90°
Elbow
Consumer
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