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LP Conversion Instructions
GAS CONVERSION
General
All ranges and cooktops are equipped with double coaxial
(universal) orifices and with a convertible appliance
pressure regulator. The unit model number plate states
which gas it was adjusted for at the factory. To convert the
unit to either Natural gas or LP gas will require adjustment
of the orifice hoods, air shutters on the burners and
adjustment of the appliance pressure regulator converter
cap.
Inlet pressure to the appliance pressure regulator should
be as follows for both operation and checking of appliance
pressure regulator setting:
INLET PRESSURE IN
NATURAL
LP
INCHES OF WATER COLUMN
GAS
GAS
Minimum
6
11
Maximum
14
14
WARNING
Gas leaks may occur in your system and result in a
dangerous situation. Gas leaks may not be detected by
smell alone. Gas suppliers recommend you purchase and
install an UL approved gas detector. Install and use in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
Appliance Pressure Regulator Conversion
The unit appliance pressure regulator must be set to
match the type gas supply used. If converting from natural
gas to LP gas, the appliance pressure regulator must be
converted to regulate LP gas. If converting from LP gas to
natural gas, the appliance pressure regulator must be
converted to regulate natural gas.
To convert the appliance pressure regulator from one gas
to another, do either (1), (2) or (3) below: Your unit will be
equipped with one of the three appliance pressure
regulator types shown below.
1. Remove the cap, push down and turn
counter-clockwise. Turn the cap over and reinstall
(figure 10).
NOTE:
The gas type you are converting to must be
visible on the top of the installed appliance pressure
regulator cap.
2. Remove plastic dust cover from cap nut on top of
appliance pressure regulator. Remove cap nut from
appliance pressure regulator (plastic dust cover comes
off with nut). “IMPORTANT” remove plastic dust cover
from cap nut and reinstall on opposite side of cap nut.
Reinstall cap nut to appliance pressure regulator and
replace dust cover.
“CAUTION”
be sure marking for
the type of gas to which appliance pressure regulator
has just been converted is visible in top of cap nut
before replacing plastic dust cover. (See figure 11).
3. Remove cap and forcibly snap out plastic plunger from
bottom of cap. Turn plunger over and forcibly snap
back in original location (figure 12).
NOTE:
Plunger
MUST
snap into position; the gas type
you are converting to must be visible on lower side of
plunger.
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11
FIGURE 12
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