GE Monogram Professional Rangetop Convert Natural Gas to LP Gas Operation, Convert The Regulator

Models: Professional Rangetop

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Installation Instructions
Main
Orifice
Burner Orifices
Spark
Igniter

Installation Instructions

Convert Natural Gas to LP Gas Operation

Convert LP Gas to Natural Gas Operation

Convert Natural Gas to LP Gas OperationWARNING: This conversion must

be performed by a qualified installer or gas supplier in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or property damage. The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion.

Convert LP Gas to Natural Gas OperationWARNING: The rangetop, as shipped from the factory, is set for use with its intended gas. If you wish to use your rangetop with the alternate gas, you must first replace the orifices and convert the pressure regulator.

WARNING: This conversion mustWARNING: The following adjustments must be made before turning on the burner. Failure to do so

2 CONVERT THE REGULATOR

Disconnect all electrical power at the main circuit breaker or fuse box.

A. Remove the rear vent Range Regulator

trim (on ranges only) to access the regulator. The

Rangetop regulator is on the left bottom

corner.

B.Shut off the gas supply by closing the manual shut-offvalve in the unit or at the wall.

C.Convert the pressure regulator:

Unscrew the cap with plunger.

Place your thumb against flat side of the plunger and press down to snap the plunger out of the cap.

Carefully look at the plunger to locate the NAT or LP position.

could result in serious injury. Be sure pressure regulator has been converted as described in Step 2.

TOOLS YOU NEEDED FOR CONVERSION

Turn the plunger over so that the desired gas

is showing

NAT. Position

near the

 

bottom.

 

Cap

PL

NAT

LP

NAT

Gasket

ATN

LP

Plunger

NAT

LP

LP Position

OFF FOR

DOWN

Crescent Wrench

1/4” and 7mm Nutdrivers

 

 

Small Flat-Head Screwdriver

Safety Glasses

(2 to 2.4 mm or 3/32” tip size,

60 mm long)

 

Pressure Regulator

Snap the plunger back into the cap.

Screw the cap back onto the regulator.

3 CHANGE BURNER ORIFICES

 

 

 

 

Philips

 

1/2” Deepwell

Small Pliers

Screwdriver

 

Socket Wrench

 

 

 

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ORIFICE HOLDER

Griddle

Grill

Orifice

Orifice

The range orifice holder

is located behind the front access panel at the bottom of the range.

The rangetop orifice holder

is located inside the range insulation cover.

Additional orifices may be present. Use only the orifices specified in the instructions for your range or rangetop.

INSTALLATION TIP: First remove all orifices and then start replacing them. This will help to prevent the possibility that some may not be replaced.

Burner

A. Remove the burner grates, Head burner caps and burner heads.

B. Loosen the top burner orifices using a 7 mm nut driver. Use small

pliers to carefully lift out the orifices.

The main orifice is located low in the center of the burner, while the simmer orifice is located higher beside the center

of the burner.

Burner Cap

Burner Base

Simmer

Orifice

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GE Monogram Professional Rangetop Convert Natural Gas to LP Gas Operation, Convert LP Gas to Natural Gas Operation