Whirlpool WCG52424AS Installation Guide - Page 5

Flexible metal appliance connector: ■ If local codes permit, use a ¹⁄₂" or ³⁄₄" I.D. flexible stainless steel tubing gas connector, designed by CSA to connect the cooktop to the rigid gas supply line. ■ A ³⁄₈" male pipe thread is needed for connection to the female pipe threads of the inlet to the appliance pressure regulator. ■ Do not kink or damage the flexible metal tubing when moving the cooktop. Rigid pipe connection: The rigid pipe connection requires a combination of pipe fittings to obtain an in-line connection to the cooktop. The rigid pipe must be level with the cooktop connection. All strains must be removed from the supply and fuel lines so cooktop will be level and in line. ■ Must include a shutoff valve: The supply line must be equipped with a manual shutoff valve. This valve should be located in the same room but external to the cooktop opening, such as an adjacent cabinet. It should be in a location that allows ease of opening and closing. Do not block access to shutoff valve. The valve is for turning on or shutting off gas to the cooktop. B A Gas Pressure Regulator The gas pressure regulator supplied with this cooktop must be used. The inlet pressure to the regulator should be as follows for proper operation: Natural Gas: Minimum pressure: 5" (15.2 cm) WCP Maximum pressure: 7" to 14" (17.8 cm to 35.5 cm) WCP LP Gas: Minimum pressure: 11" (27.9 cm) WCP Maximum pressure: 14" (35.5 cm) WCP Contact local gas supplier if you are not sure about the inlet pressure. Burner Input Requirements Input ratings shown on the model/serial rating plate are for elevations up to 2,000 ft (609.6 m). For elevations above 2,000 ft (609.6 m), ratings are reduced at a rate of 4% for each 1,000 ft (304.8 m) above sea level (not applicable for Canada). Gas Supply Pressure Testing Line pressure testing above ½ psi gauge (14" WCP) The appliance and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of ½ psi (3.5 kPa). Line pressure testing at ½ psi gauge (14" WCP) or lower The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than ½ psi (3.5 kPa). C A. Gas supply line B. Shutoff valve "open" position C. To cooktop INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Prepare Cooktop Decide on the final location for the cooktop. 1. Place the cooktop upside down on a covered work surface. Clean along the outside surface of the cooktop where the foam strip will be applied. 2. Remove foam strip from package containing literature. Remove backing from foam strip. Apply foam strip adhesiveside down around bottom of cooktop, flush with edge. NOTE: The foam strip helps keep the underside of the cooktop glass free from debris and helps the cooktop sit flat on uneven counters. A B C A. Cooktop base B. Foam strip C. Cooktop 5