Conversion to a Local LP Gas Supply

Installation of the regulator

1.Turn off the main gas supply valve.

2.Unplug grill or disconnect power.

3.Disconnect 20 lb LP gas fuel tank (if present).

4.Turn off all burner control valves.

5.Remove rear cover and 2 screws.

6.Use adjustable wrench to remove LP hose regulator from brass elbow. Use adjustable wrench to remove brass elbow from shutoff valve.

9.Use pipe wrench to install the convertible regulator. Brass cap will be facing up when tight.

AB

A. Brass connector

B. Convertible regulator

10.To set the appliance regulator for LP gas, use adjustable wrench to remove the brass cap on the convertible regulator.

A

11.Examine the stem on the brass cap. The letters “NAT” should

B

be showing on the end of the plastic stem farthest away from

the brass cap.

C

12. Remove stem from cap, turn it over and snap stem back into

the cap so the letters “LP” are at the end of the stem farthest

 

 

away from the brass cap.

LP

D

A.Manifold

B.Brass elbow

C.Rear of grill

D.Gas pressure regulator/hose assembly

7.Apply pipe sealant to the threads of the brass connector. Use pipe thread sealant that is certified for use with LP gas.

8.Use adjustable wrench to install brass connector (supplied) to shutoff valve.

NOTE: The arrow on the regulator must be pointing toward the brass connector.

13.Use adjustable wrench to reinstall cap onto regulator.

Make Grill Connections

Connect Local LP Gas Supply

1.Use pipe wrench to connect certified ½" (1.3 cm) gas supply pipe to inlet side of regulator from Fixed LP gas supply according to local codes requirements. Use pipe thread sealant that is certified for use with LP gas at connections where required. There must be a certified manual shutoff valve in the gas supply line near the grill for easy access.

2.Turn on the gas supply to the grill.

3.Test all connections by brushing on an approved noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show a leak. Correct any leaks found.

Record Conversion

In the last page of the Use and Care Guide, write “Converted to Local LP Gas Supply.” Also record the conversion date and the technician/company that performed the conversion.

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KitchenAid KBNU361VSS, W10175730A Conversion to a Local LP Gas Supply, Installation of the regulator, Record Conversion