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•  Verify the type of gas being supplied to the unit Natural gas or LP 

(propane) 

•  This Unit can be converted from Natural gas to Propane (check with 

American Range or authorized dealer for the correct conversion kit)  

• Natural 

gas connection is 1/2” P.T. minimum 5/8” diameter flex line.  

•  Pressure to measure 7” to 10” W.C.  

•  Propane gas connection is 1/2” N.P.T. Minimum 5/8 diameter flex line 

•  Pressure to measure 11” to 14” W.C. 

•  A regulator is required at the LP (Propane) source to limit a maximum of 

14” W.C. pressure to work with the regulator provided with the LP range. 

 
Check that all gas connections are properly sealed with a suitable joint 
compound 
 
Test all joints with a soapy water solution before lighting the burners 

•  Ranges installed with flexible couplings and or quick-disconnect fittings 

must be heavy duty, CSA/UL design certified commercial flexible 
connector of at least ½ NPT 9 with suitable strain relief’s. 

•  The flexible connector must comply with the standard for Connectors for 

Movable Gas Appliances, ANSIZ21.69-CSA 6.16 and any Quick- 
Disconnect Devices for use with Gas Fuel should comply with ANSIZ21.41 
CSA 6.9. 

•  All connections must be sealed with joint compound suitable for LP gas 

and all connections must be tested with a soapy water solution before 
lighting pilot lights. 

•  When disconnection of the restraint is necessary, make sure to reconnect 

restraint after the range has been returned to its originally installed 
position. 

 
 
 
 
 
Caution!  What to do if you smell gas. 

•  Do not light any appliance 

•  Do not touch any electrical switch 

•  Do not use the telephone 

•  Immediately call your gas supplier from your neighbor’s telephone 

•  Follow the gas supplier’s instructions 

•  If you cannot reach your gas supplier; call the fire department  
 

WARNING:

 The range and its individual shut-off valve must be 

disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of 
the supply piping. The range must be isolated from the gas supply.