Gas Conversion - GE Professional Rangetop Installation Instructions Manual

Installation
Instructions
WARNING:
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.
WARNING:
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:
The following adjustments must
be made before turning on the burner. Failure to do so
could result in serious injury. Be sure pressure regulator
has been converted as described in Step 2.
TOOLS YOU NEEDED FOR CONVERSION
Crescent Wrench
Safety Glasses
1/2" Deepwell
Small Pliers
Socket Wrench
1
ORIFICE HOLDER
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.
Convert Natural Gas to LP Gas Operation
Convert LP Gas to Natural Gas Operation
1/4" and 7mm Nutdrivers
Small Flat-Head Screwdriver
(2 to 2.4 mm or 3/32" tip size,
60 mm long)
Philips
Screwdriver
Griddle Grill
Orifice Orifice
Burner Orifices
2 CONVERT THE REGULATOR
Disconnect all electrical power at the main circuit
breaker or fuse box.
A. Remove the rear vent
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-off
valve 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.
• Turn the
plunger
over so
that the
desired gas
is showing
near the
bottom.
• Snap the plunger back into the cap.
• Screw the cap back onto the regulator.
3 CHANGE BURNER ORIFICES
INSTALLATION TIP: First remove all
orifices and then start replacing them.
This will help to prevent the possibility
that some may not be replaced.
A. Remove the burner grates,
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.
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Range Regulator
Gasket
Cap
LP
NAT
NAT
NAT
LP
LP
NAT
NAT. Position
LP Position
OFF FOR
DOWN
Pressure Regulator
Burner Cap
Burner
Head
Spark
Igniter
Burner Base
Main
Orifice
LP
Plunger
Simmer
Orifice