Whirlpool GW397LXUT Installation Instructions - Page 8
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4. Drill two ¹⁄₈" (3 mm) holes that correspond to the bracket holes of the determined mounting method. See below. Floor Mounting A B Make Gas Connection WARNING Wall Mounting A. #12 x 1⁵⁄₈" screws B. Anti-tip bracket A B A. #12 x 1⁵⁄₈" screws B. Anti-tip bracket 5. Using the Phillips screwdriver, mount anti-tip bracket to the wall or floor with the two #12 x 1⁵⁄₈" screws provided. 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. 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 G 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. 3. Use a combination wrench and an adjustable wrench to attach the flexible connector to the adapters. Check that connector is not kinked. A BC D E A. Gas pressure regulator B. Use pipe-joint compound. C. Adapter (must have ½" male pipe thread) D. Flexible connector HG F E. Manual gas shutoff valve F. ½" or ¾" gas pipe G. Use pipe-joint compound. H. Adapter 8