Vulcan-Hart F-37418 service manual Gas Pressure Regulator Adjustment

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WARNING: All gas joints disturbed during servicing must be checked for leaks. Do not use an open flame. Use a hazardous gas tester or a soap and water solution (Bubbles indicate a gas leak). Failure to comply can cause property damage, injury or death.

7.Perform either:

a.If pressure is correct, no adjustment is necessary. Remove the manometer and replace the manifold cover.

b.If pressure is NOT correct, perform the GAS PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT procedure.

Gas Pressure Regulator Adjustment

WARNING: Always perform the Electrical Lockout/Tagout procedure before removing any sheet metal panels or attempting to service this equipment. Failure to comply with this procedure can cause property damage, injury or death.

NOTE: Before adjusting the regulator, check incoming gas line pressure.

1.Perform the GAS PRESSURE CHECK procedure.

2.The manometer is already connected.

3.Remove the regulator closing nut.

Figure 31: Gas Pressure Regulator Adjustment

4.Insert a flat-edge screwdriver through the top of the regulator. Turn the adjusting screw clockwise to increase pressure and counterclockwise to decrease pressure.

5.While watching the manometer, turn the adjusting screw for proper regulator outlet pressure, typically 5.0" W.C. for natural gas and 11.0" W.C. for propane.

6.Perform the following to check for insufficient gas volume:

a.Fire up one burner and take a reading, then fire up all the burners on the range and take a reading.

b.Fire up all the gas appliances on that supply line and take a reading.

NOTE: At no time should the pressure drop more than 1/2" W.C.

c.If pressure drop is greater than 1/2" W.C., go to the next step.

d.Turn off all the gas valves. Adjust the regulator to no more than 1/2" W.C. above specifications, which would be 5.5" W.C. for natural gas or 11.5" W.C. for

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Contents Series HDR GAS Ranges Important for Your Safety Table of Contents Electrical Operation General Installation Operation Cleaning LubricationRemoval and Replacement of Parts GAS LOCKOUT/TAGOUT Manifold Cover All ModelsManifold Cover Removal Kick Panel All ModelsOven Control Panel C Model Oven Control Panel S ModelPilot Safety Valve and Temperature Control Assembly S Model Page Model Pilot Safety Valve Removal Temperature Control C ModelModel Temperature Control Removal Solenoid C Model Pilot Safety Valve C ModelManual Gas Shut-Off Valve C Model Model Shut-Off Valve Removal Oven Pilot AssemblyOven Burner Nozzle and Gas Orifice Oven Burner AssemblyTop Section Burner Open Top Pilot Quick Disconnect ValveOpen Top Burner Removal Top Section Burner Char BroilerChar Broiler Top Burner Removal Top Section Burner French/Hot Top/GriddleTop Section Burner Control Valve Convection Motor Fan Control Switch C ModelConvection Motor C Model Convection Motor Fan Control Switch RemovalOven Door Microswitch C Model Service Procedure and AdjustmentsGas Pressure Check Gas Leak CheckGas Pressure Regulator Adjustment Pilot Flame Adjustment Oven Pilot Flame Check and AdjustmentOven Burner Nozzle and Gas Orifice Check Air Shutter AdjustmentIf the flame is soft, lazy, or yellow Oven Burner Adjustment Top Burner AdjustmentIf the flame is lifting off the burner Fan Control Switch Test C Model Oven Door Microswitch Test C ModelConvection Motor Test Solenoid Test C Model Convection Motor Test C ModelConvection Oven Solenoid Test Oven Door Microswitch Component Function Power CordFan Control Switch Convection Oven SolenoidSequence of Operation C Model Wiring Diagrams Troubleshooting Condensed Spare Parts List

F-37418 specifications

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