Abstract: A method of assembling a gas supply device within an appliance cabinet is disclosed. The method comprises bending a tube assembly prior to installation in the appliance, attaching a fitting to the first end of the tube, attaching the fitting of the first end of the tube to a burner assembly, attaching a second fitting having a non-circular portion to the second end of the tube, attaching a mounting bracket with a non-circular profile to the non-circular portion of the second fitting in a fixed condition to prevent rotation of the body with respect to the bracket, and mounting the tube assembly in the appliance cabinet.

Abstract: A gas supply assembly having a tube with a first end and a second end. The first end is provided with a burner fitting and the second end is provided with an inlet fitting, the inlet fitting having an inlet fitting shape. The assembly also has a mounting bracket defining a bracket opening for receiving the inlet fitting. The bracket opening has a bracket opening shape complementary to that of the inlet fitting shape so that the mounting bracket and the inlet fitting cooperate to substantially prohibit rotation of the tube. The present invention also provides a method of assembling an appliance incorporating the gas supply assembly, where the gas supply assembly is attached to a burner assembly before these components are introduced into the appliance's cabinet.

Abstract: A gas appliance includes a pair of separate manifolds which each supply gas to two burner assemblies. Each manifold includes a relatively short and straight steel tube having a central section with a generally square-shaped cross-section and end sections with generally circular-shaped cross-sections, and a pair of end plugs closing the end sections to form a sealed interior space. The end plugs and the tube are swaged together at the end sections to form a gas-tight seal. A pair of bolt-through type valves are associated with each of the manifolds to regulate flow of gas from the manifolds to the burner assemblies. The valves have inlets directly secured to the manifolds and outlets connected to the burner assemblies with burner tubes. A pair of light-weight aluminum supply tubes connect a gas inlet with the two manifolds. The supply tubes are preferably secured to the manifolds with bolt-through type adapters located at the longitudinal centers of the manifold tubes and between the two valves.