Whirlpool 30"(76.2 CM) Installation Instructions Manual

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8Make Gas ConnectionTypical flexible connection1. Apply pipe-joint compound made for use with Natural and LPgas to the smaller thread ends of the flexible connectoradapters (see C and G in the following illustration).2. Attach one adapter to the gas pressure regulator and theother adapter to the gas shutoff valve. Tighten both adapters.3. Use a ¹⁵⁄₁₆" combination wrench and channel lock pliers toattach the flexible connector to the adapters. Check thatconnector is not kinked.4. Install the pressure regulator with the arrow pointing uptoward the bottom of the cooktop base and in a positionwhere you can reach the regulator access cap.WARNINGExplosion HazardUse 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 suregas pressure does not exceed 14" (36 cm) watercolumn.Examples of a qualified person include:licensed heating personnel,authorized gas company personnel, andauthorized service personnel.Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.No appliancebelow cooktop Wall oven installed below cooktopA. Manifold entranceB. Gas pressure regulatorC. Use pipe-jointcompound.D. Adapter (must have ½"male pipe thread)E. Flexible connectorF. AdapterG. Use pipe-jointcompound.H. Manual gas shutoffvalveI. ½" or ¾" gas pipeA. Manifold entranceB.³⁄₈" elbowC. Use pipe-joint compound.D. Adapter (must have³⁄₈" male pipethread)E. Flexible connector (pass through wallbetween cabinets)F. Adapter (must have³⁄₈" male pipethread)G. Use pipe-joint compound.H. Appliance pressure regulator(supplied)I. ½" or ¾" gas pipeJ. Manual gas shutoff valveK. ½" or ¾" gas pipeA. Access capB. Rear of cooktopC. Gas pressure regulatorD. Up arrow. Regulator must be installed witharrow pointing up to cooktop bottom.ABDECFGHIABCDFIJKHEGABCD