Lp/Propane Gas Conversion; Pressure Regulator Conversion - Frigidaire 30 Installation Instructions Manual

GAS COOKTOP INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

5. LP/Propane Gas Conversion

A. Pressure Regulator Conversion
IMPORTANT: Except for Puerto Rico 30" model all
cooktops are shipped from the factory set for use with
Natural Gas. Please verify the serial plate.
Note: • Do not remove the Pressure Regulator.
• If in doubt about the pressure at the manifold,
use a manometer. the inlet pressure on the
regulator must be at least 1" W.C. higher
than the outlet pressure. inlet pressure on the
regulator must never exceed 14" W.C.
1. Convert the Pressure Regulator from Natural
Gas to LP Gas (see figure 9)
A. Remove the cap from the pressure regulator.
B. Remove the plunger.
C. turn the plunger upside down with the
enlarge end DOWN.
D. Replace the plunger inside the regulator. the
letters LP or 10" W.C. should be visible on the
exposed end of the plunger.
E. Replace the cap on the pressure regulator.
2. Convert the Pressure Regulator from LP Gas
to NATURAL Gas (see figure 10)
Plunger - Enlarged
end DOWN for LP
Gas
Figure 9
LP Gas
A. Remove the cap from the pressure regulator.
B. Remove the plunger.
C. turn the plunger upside down with the
enlarge end UP.
D. Replace the plunger inside the regulator. the
letters NAt or 4" W.C. should be visible on
the exposed end of the plunger.
E. Replace the cap on the pressure regulator.
B. Burner Valves Conversion
(see figure 11 and 12)
Cap
1. Remove valve knobs, top grates, burner pans
2a. To convert burner valves from Natural Gas
2b. To convert burner valves from LP Gas to
3. Apply gas to the burner and adjust pilots and air
7
Plunger - Enlarged
end UP for Natural
Gas
Figure 10
Natural Gas
Figure 11
and lift cooktop to gain access to valves. Locate
valve hoods (orifices) on back side of valves.
to LP Gas, turn valve hoods (orifices) down until
snug against the mixer pin (approximately 2 ½
turns). Do not overtighten.
Natural Gas, turn valve hoods (orifices) up until
it is away from the mixer pin (approximately 2 ½
turns).
shutter on burner venturi tube to proper flame
(refer to pictures in "Burner Flame Adjustment"
section for comparison).
Pin
Natural Gas
Figure 12
Cap
hood
LP Gas