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Instructions for Converting Range to Operate on Liquefied Petroleum Gas
INSTALLATION AND SERVICES MUST BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER
IMPORTANT: SAVE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR'S USE.
This conversion kit must be installed by a qualified service technician in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
Failure to follow instructions may result in fire, explosion or production of carbon monoxide causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life. The qualified service agency is responsible for the proper installation
of this kit. The installation is not proper and complete until the operation of the converted appliance is
checked as specified in the manufacturer's instructions supplied with this kit.
Before proceeding with the conversion, shut off the gas supply before disconnecting
electrical power to the range. Be sure power supplies are off before installing the conversion kit. Failure to
do so could cause serious bodily injury.
Determine the combination of top burners that are featured on your range. Identify the parts you need
from this kit to complete the L.P. conversion. When burners are converted from natural to L.P. the BTU
ratings are as follows: Note: For operation at elevations above 2000ft., appliance rating shall be reduced
at the rate of 4% for each 1000 ft. above sea level.
Top Burner
BTU
18000
1.22mm/
Orifice Size
1.24mm
HRG3078U NA
HRG3080U 1
HRG3031U NA
HRG3026U 2
HRG3609U NA
HRG3617U 2
HRG3603U NA
HRG3618U 1
HRG4804U NA
HRG4808U 3
HRD3088U 1
HRD3606U 3
HRD4803U 2
HRT3003U 2
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
1200
15000
9000 6000
0
1.07mm/
1.0m
0.8m
0.72
1.10mm
m
m
mm
1
2
1
NA
1
2
NA
NA
2
2
NA
NA
2
NA
NA
NA
2
2
NA
NA
2
NA
NA
NA
2
2
2
NA
2
3
NA
NA
3
3
NA
NA
3
NA
NA
NA
1
2
NA
NA
2
1
NA
NA
2
2
NA
NA
NA
2
NA
NA
Simmer
Griddle
Oven Burner
burner
Burner
15000
22000 14000 16500 13000
1.16mm/
1.32m
0.34mm
1.22mm
m
1
NA
1
1
NA
1
2
NA
1
2
NA
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
NA
1
2
NA
1
3
1
1
3
1
1
1
NA
NA
2
NA
NA
2
1
NA
NA
NA
NA
Bypass
Broil Burner
Jet
1.10m
1.18m
1.05m
m
m
m
NA
NA
1
5
NA
NA
1
5
NA
1
NA
6
NA
1
NA
6
NA
1
NA
6
NA
1
NA
6
NA
1
NA
8
NA
1
NA
8
1
1
NA
9
1
1
NA
9
NA
NA
NA
5
NA
NA
NA
8
NA
NA
NA
8
NA
NA
NA
NA
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