Whirlpool Freestanding Gas Range W10531342A - Manual (Page 8)

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3. Determine and mark centerline of the cutout space. The
mounting can be installed on either the left side or right side
of the cutout. Position mounting bracket against the wall in
the cutout so that the V-notch of the bracket is 7
⁷⁄₈" (20 cm)
from centerline as shown.
4. Drill two
¹⁄₈" (3 mm) holes that correspond to the bracket
holes of the determined mounting method. See the following
illustrations.
Floor Mounting
Wall Mounting
5. Using the Phillips screwdriver, mount anti-tip bracket to the
wall or floor with the two #12 x 1 ⁵⁄₈" screws provided.
6. Move range close enough to opening to allow for final gas
and electrical connections. Remove shipping base,
cardboard or hardboard from under range.
7. Move range into its final location, making sure rear leveling
leg slides into anti-tip bracket.
8. Move range forward onto shipping base, cardboard or
hardboard to continue installing the range using the following
installation instructions.
Make Gas Connection
Typical rigid pipe connection
A combination of pipe fittings must be used to connect the range
to the existing gas line. Your connections may be different,
according to the supply line type, size and location.
1. Apply pipe-joint compound made for use with LP gas to all
pipe thread connections.
2. Using a pipe wrench to tighten, connect the gas supply to the
range.
Typical flexible connection
1. Apply pipe-joint compound made for use with LP gas to the
smaller thread ends of the flexible connector adapters (see B
and F in the following illustration).
2. Attach one adapter to the gas pressure regulator and the
other adapter to the gas shutoff valve. Tighten both adapters.
A. 7 ⁷⁄₈ " (20 cm)
B. Bracket V-notch
Rear position Front position Diagonal (2 options)
Centerline
B
A
A. Pressure regulator
connection fitting
B. 90° elbow
C. Black iron pipe
D. Union
E. Nipple
F. Manual shutoff valve
G. ½" or ¾" gas pipe
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA International approved gas supply line.
Install a shut-off valve.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure
gas pressure does not exceed 14" (36 cm) water
column.
Examples of a qualified person include:
licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.
G
E
F
C
D
A
B