Converting Appliance For Use With LP Gas
Propane conversion is to be performed by a
Electrical power and gas must be turned off prior to conversion.
This appliance was adjusted at the factory for use with natural gas. To convert it for use with LP gas (propane or butane), each of the following modifications must be performed: (A, B, and C)
A. REPLACE ALL ORIFICE SPUDS
Step 1: Remove the grates and burner caps.
Step 2: Remove burner base by removing 2 screws. (See figure 7).
Step 3: Firmly press 9/32 (or 7mm) nut driver over the orifice spud (figure 7) and loosen spud by turning counter- clockwise. Carefully lift nut driver out of burner throat. Orifice spud should be captured in the recess. Repeat this step for each burner.
REMOVAL OF ORIFICE SPUD
FIGURE 7
INSTALLATION OF LP ORIFICE
SPUDS & CHOKES
FIGURE 8
Step 4: Locate the LP orifice spud packet included in the literature packet. The spuds have small numbers stamped on the side. This number codes the orifice diameter and its correct burner location. Figures 8 and 9 show the correct LP orifice spud location.
Step 5: Carefully install the orifice spud in the appropriate burner throat by turning clockwise to tighten. Tighten to a torque of 15 to 20
FIGURE 9
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