Conversion To Lp (Propane) Gas - GE JGP989 Technical Service Manual

Note: Before you begin, read these
instructions completely and carefully.
The cooktop is factory set for natural gas
operation. To use LP (propane) gas, the regulator
and burner orifices must be converted. The LP
orifice spuds for the cooktop burners can be
located within the literature package shipped with
the unit.
If you convert to LP gas, keep instructions and
natural gas orifices to convert back for use with
natural gas.
Product failure due to improper installation is not
covered under the GE Appliances Warranty.
WARNING: If you are using LP (propane) gas, all
adjustments described in the following steps must
be made before attempting burner adjustments or
using the cooktop.
WARNING: This conversion kit shall be installed
by a qualified service agency in accordance with
the manufacturer's instructions and all applicable
codes and requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction. If the information in these instructions
is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion, or
production of carbon monoxide may result,
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 the
kit.
Tools You Will Need
Adjustable wrench 9/32" (7 mm) Nutdriver
Small, thin-blade flat screwdriver with approximately 1/8"
blade width is needed to access the calibration screw.

Conversion to LP (Propane) Gas

T15 Torx driver
Parts Included
PART
Brass orifices
Stick-on rating label
Installation instructions
Gas Supply
With the installation of this conversion kit, the
cooktop should operate on LP gas at 10 in. of
water column pressure.
The pressure regulator must be connected in
series with the manifold of the cooktop and must
remain in series with the supply line. For proper
operation, the maximum inlet pressure to the
regulator must be no more than 14 in. water
column pressure for LP gas.
When checking the regulator, the inlet pressure
must be at least 1 in. greater than the regulator
output setting. If the regulator is set for 10 in. of
water column pressure, the inlet pressure must be
at least 11 in.
Note: Disconnect the cooktop and the individual
shutoff valve from the gas supply piping system
during any pressure testing of that system at test
pressures greater than 1/2 psig. Isolate the
cooktop from the gas supply piping system by
closing the individual manual shutoff valve to the
cooktop during any pressure testing of the gas
supply piping system at test pressures equal to or
greater than 1/2 psig.
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