Empava Gas Rangetops
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The installaon of range tops designed for recreaonal vehicle installaon must conform with state or
other codes or, in the absence of such codes, with the
standard for recreaonal vehicles. ANSI A119.2.2–1982 in the U.S.A. or CAN/CGA
Z240.4.2 in Canada.
The installaon of appliances designed for recreaonal park trailers must conform with state or other
codes or, in the absence of such codes, with the standard for recreaonal park trailers, ANSI A119.5.
Note: Check all piping connecons in the uni or leaks. Never use an open flame to check for gas leaks.
Use a soap soluon, 75% water, 25% dish washing soap. I s possible for connecons made a he
factory to leak, due to vibraon encountered in transportaon. Make certain you have checked them
all, and repair any connecons that leak.
The appliance and its individual shut-off valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure tesng o hat system a est pressures in excess of 1/2 psig.
The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its individual manual shut-
off valve during any pressure tesng o he gas supply piping system a est pressures equal to or less
than 1/2 psig.
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 connecons.
•Install a manual gas line shut-off valve in the gas line in an easily accessed locaon outside the
range in the gas piping external to the appliance for the purpose o urning on or shung off gas to
the appliance.
•Install male 1/2’’(30 or 36 inch rangetop) or 3/4” (48 inch range top) flare union adapter to 1/2” or
3/4’’ NPT internal thread elbow a nlet of regulator. Use a wrench on the regulator fing to avoid
damage.
•Install male 1/2” or 3/4” flare union adapter to the NPT internal thread o he manual shut-off valve,
taking care to secure the shut-off valve to keep i rom turning.
•Check for leaks using a leak detector or soapy water, 75% water, 25% dish washing soap.
INSTALLATION / CLEARANCES
All units must be installed in accordance to minimum rear and side wall clearances and clearances
extended vercally above cooking top which are stated on the serial plate (the serial plate is located on
the back o he unit.)
Make sure tha he wall coverings, counter tops and cabinets around the range top can withstand
temperatures of up to 200 ˚F/93 ˚C generated by the range top.
I s the responsibility o he installer to make certain tha he range top is properly adjusted a he
me ofi nstallaon. Situaons caused by improper adjustments or improper installaon are not
covered under the warranty. Any expenses incurred due to such situaons will not be paid by the
manufacturer o he appliance.
