Use and Care Manual

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Title 24, HUD (Part 280)] in the U.S.A. or C.S.A. Standard CAN/CGA Z240.4.2 in
Canada or, when such standards are not applicable, with local codes.
The installation of cooktops designed for recreational vehicle installation must
conform with state or other codes or, in the absence of such codes, with the
standard for recreational vehicles. ANSI A119.2.2–1982 in the U.S.A. or CAN/CGA
Z240.4.2 in Canada.
The installation of appliances designed for recreational park trailers must conform
with state or other codes or, in the absence of such codes, with the standard for
recreational park trailers, ANSI A119.5.
Note: Check all piping connections in the unit for leaks. Never use an open flame to
check for gas leaks. Use a soap solution, 75% water, 25% dish washing soap. It is
possible for connections made at the factory to leak, due to vibration encountered in
transportation. Make certain you have checked them all, and repair any connections
that leak.
The appliance and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas
supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in
excess of ½ psig.
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its
individual manual shut-off valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping
system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig.
CLEARANCES
Minimum Clearances

Gas line shut-off valve
To reduce the possibility of gas leaks,
apply Teflon tape or a thread compound
approved for use with LP or Natural
gases to all threaded connections.
 A flexible metal appliance
connector (5/8” I.D., 3-foot
length)
Recommended for ease of installation
but other lengths are acceptable. Never
use an old connector when installing a
new cooktop.
 Liquid leak detector or soapy
water, 75% water, 25% dish
washing soap.