Installation instructions – Amana RSS User Manual

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

RC231002 Rev. 3

CONNECTING TO GAS SUPPLY LINE

Access to connection is behind bottom storage drawer.

The pressure regulator has a 1/2" female pipe thread. It is

recommended that a 1/2" close nipple, a union and shut-

off valve, be assembled into the regulator. This places the

assembly for each connection to the gas supply and access

to the shut-off valve as illustrated in Figure 1.

The gas supply pipe to the range should be 3/4" rigid pipe

then reduced to 1/2" pipe at the pressure regulator. If a long

run of fuel is required, a larger size pipe may be required.

With the liquified petroleum (LP) gases, the size of the

piping or tubing can be 1/2" minimum. LP gas suppliers

usually determine the size and material used on the

system. We do not recommend that flexible connectors be

used in connecting our appliance to the gas supply, unless

American Gas Association approved. Poorly designed

connectors can be a source of gas leak. Even when AGA

approved flexible connectors are used the customer should

be cautioned against kinking or damaging the connector

when moving the range for cleaning or any reason. This

could cause a gas leak.

A shut-off valve should be installed in the line supplying

gas to the range. Check local building codes and utility

requirements. (See Figure 1 for details.)

A suitable pipe thread sealing material should be used,

which is approved for use with LP gases.

Caloric ranges are designed for easy connection between

the supply line and the inlet fitting. However, all strains

must be removed from the supply and fuel lines so the

range will be level and in line.

Use two (2) wrenches when connecting to the regulator.

FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD - LEAK TEST

COMPONENTS AFTER CONNECTION.

THE REGULATOR IS DIE CAST AND WILL CRACK,

RESULTING IN A GAS LEAKAGE AND POSSIBLE FIRE

OR EXPLOSION, IF YOU MAKE THE CONNECTION

TOO TIGHT.

The stack on the regulator must be in vertical position. BE

SURE to use pipe dope to seal connections.

Be sure the shut-off valve is open between the inlet nipple

and gas valve.

TEST FOR GAS LEAKS

After the final gas connection has been made, all the top

burner valves should be closed and the gas supply turned

on. All connections in the gas supply line and in the range

should be tested with soap suds for any leaks. If a leak is

present, bubbles will appear. The leak should be corrected

by tightening the joint, or unscrewing it completely and

applying additional dope. Any connections which may

have been disturbed should be tested for leaks.

A LIGHTED MATCH OR FLAME SHOULD NEVER BE

USED WHEN TESTING FOR LEAKS. ALL FITTINGS

AND CONNECTIONS HAVE BEEN TIGHTENED AND

TESTED AT THE FACTORY. IF A LEAK IS DETECTED,

TIGHTEN THE FITTING, DO NOT USE PIPE DOPE ON

FACTORY FITTINGS.