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NOTE: In Canada, gas utilization codes prohibit use of street
Step 3: Trim a small piece of masking tape to the size of
elbows. Use standard pipe elbows and make modifications to
a dime and affix it over the end of a 5/16" nut
these instructions as necessary,
driver.
Pressure Testing
Step 4: Firmly press the nut driver over the orifice spud
(figure
5)
and
loosen
spud
by
turning
This appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping
counterclockwise. Carefully lift nut driver out of
system by closing its individual manual shutoff valve during
burner throat. Orifice spud should be captured in
any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test
the recess. Repeat this step for each burner.
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 PSIG (2.5 k pa).
This appliance, as well as its individualshutoff valve, must be
disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any
pressure testing of the system at test pressures in excess of
1/2 PSIG (3.5 k Pa).
ALUMfNUM
VENTURI
5/16 mNUT DRIVER
When checking for proper function of the appliance pressure
regulator, make certain pressure of natural gas supply is
P_ECE O r MASK_NC
BURNER BASE
TAPE STUCK TO END
between 6 and 14 inches of water column or, if converted for
oF DRIVER
LP gas, between 11 and 14 inches.
I GNI TEn
Converting Appliance For Use With LP
Gas
ORIFICE
SPUD
WARNING
Figure 5: Removalof Orifice Spud
Propane conversion is to be performed by a JENN-AIR
AUTHORIZED SERVICER (or other qualified agency) in
Step 5: Locate the LP orifice spud packet taped to the
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and all
underside of the burner box. The spuds have
codes
and
requirements
of
the
authority
having
small numbers stamped
on the side. This
jurisdiction. Failure to follow instructions could result in
number
codes the orifice diameter and its
serious injury or property damage. The qualified agency
correct
burner
location.
The
following
performing this work assumes
responsibility
for this
illustrations
show
correct
LP orifice
spud
conversion,
location for 4 burner and 5 burner models,
respectively.
I
WARNING
Step 6: With the masking tape still in place in the recess
of the nut driver, press an LP orifice spud into the
Electrical power and gas must be turned off prior to
recess so that it is snugly captured.
conversion.
Step7:
Carefully
install
the
orifice
spud
in the
This appliance was adjusted at the factory for use with natural
appropriate burner throat by turning clockwise to
gas. To convert it for use with LP gas (propane or butane), both
tighten. Tighten to a torque of 15 to 20 inch-lbs.
of the following modifications must be performed:
Step 8: Replace cylindrical aluminum
venturi tubes.
Replace burner heads and grates. Index each
A. Replace all orifice spuds
grate to its burner pan.
Step 1: Remove the grates and burner heads.
Step 9: Save the orifices removed from the appliance for
Step 2: Remove aluminum venturi tube.
future use.
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