Converting from LP to NG

WARNING! You must have an authorized service technician perform this procedure. If these instructions are not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life.. Lloyd’s Material Supply (LMS) will not be held responsible for an improperly converted gas grill..

All Cal Flame grills are manufactured as standard

 

 

 

liquid propane (LP) grills and can be converted to

 

 

 

burn natural gas (NG). There are two steps required

 

 

 

to convert a grill from LP to NG.

 

 

 

You must perform both steps.

 

 

 

Step 1: Switching the regulator behind the

 

 

 

grill

 

 

 

Step 2: Changing the burner orifices

 

 

 

The conversion kit provided with your grill may

 

 

 

include some or all of the parts shown at right,

 

 

 

depending on the size and model of your grill.

 

 

 

The kit contains orifices to convert main burners,

 

 

 

rear infrared burners, and the large infrared burner.

NOTE: A flared fitting is NOT included

Your kit will have only the parts you need to convert

your grill.

 

with your grill..

Before you begin, make certain the LP gas source

If you are attaching a flex hose to the regulator,

has been disconnected from the grill.

you will need a fitting. The fitting requires a male

To gain access to the NG regulator, tilt the grill

flare on the input end with a 1/2” MPT on the

output end. The flared male input end needs to be

forward.

the size of your flex tubing. You can also connect

 

the regulator directly to your NG gas service, which

Step 1: Switching the regulator

will not require a flared fitting.

behind the grill

 

 

You will need:

The manifold in the image below has been removed from a grill to illustrate

 

this procedure.

 

• 13mm open end wrench

1. Remove the LP gas line.

 

Male flared fitting

 

 

(not provided)

2. Remove the cap fitting from the end of the NG gas regulator.

 

Pipe compound suitable

3. Place the cap fitting over the LP gas inlet.

for natural gas

 

4. Insert a male flared fitting (not provided) in the NG gas regulator.

Barbecue Grills

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Cal Flame LTR50001038 Converting from LP to NG, Switching the regulator, Behind the grill, With your grill, Not provided