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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.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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

Simmer

burner

Griddle

Burner

Oven Burner

Broil Burner

Bypass

Jet

BTU

18000

15000

12000

9000

6000

15000

22000

14000

16500

13000

Orifice Size

1.22mm/

1.24mm

1.07mm/

1.10mm

1.0m

0.8m

0.72

0.34m

1.16mm/

1.22mm

1.32m

1.10m

1.18m

1.05m

HRG3031U

HRG3026U

HRG3602U

HRG3618U

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.

Summary of content (8 pages)

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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. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 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.
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Instructions for Converting Range to Operate on Liquefied Petroleum Gas 1. Convert the Pressure Regulator For 30 inch with 16,500BTU Broiler and all 36-inch gas range, please follow the below steps: Pull the range away from the cabinet wall. The gas regulator is located at the bottom right corner of the range. a. Electrical shock hazard can occur and result in injury or death. Disconnect electrical power to the range before servicing. Do not remove regulator or allow it to turn during servicing. b.
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Instructions for Converting Range to Operate on Liquefied Petroleum Gas c.3 Replace the 12000BTU burner orifice in each with orifice size 1.0mm. Please remember not to over tighten the orifice and keep the orifice clean. d. Use a 6mm nut driver to replace the simmer (yellow screw driver), the simmer orifice size is 0.34mm. ** A small folded piece of scotch tape (sticky side out) inserted in to the socket will help hold the orifice in place**. Put the outer burner heads back to the main burner bases.
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Instructions for Converting Range to Operate on Liquefied Petroleum Gas 3a 3 b&c 4. Convert Broil Burner Orifice for LP/Propane Gas For all range except 30 inch with 13,000BTU tube broil (HRG3080U), please follow the next several steps: a. Remove back guard and back cover. b. Using a 14mm or adjustable wrench fix the Orifice holder, and use the 17mm wrench to remove the nut, and 10mm wrench to remove the orifice from the orifice holder. Replace with oven broiler orifice size 1.18mm.
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Instructions for Converting Range to Operate on Liquefied Petroleum Gas 4b 5. Convert Griddle Orifice for LP/Propane (For HRG3609U/HRG3617U” range and 48” range a. Remove back guard and back cover (See “Fig. 4a” on previous page); b. Remove the oven burner venturi cover for better access. (See Fig.
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Instructions for Converting Range to Operate on Liquefied Petroleum Gas c. Using a 14mm open wrench, fix the orifice holder and using a 17mm wrench to remove the nut. Using a 10mm wrench to remove the orifice from the orifice holder. Replace with griddle orifice size 1.22mm. (Referring to Fig. 4b on previous page.); d. Replace gas line and venturi cover. 6. Convert Burner Valves for LP/Propane Gas a. Remove control knobs, bezel and control panel b.
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Instructions for Converting Range to Operate on Liquefied Petroleum Gas 7. Reconnect Gas and Electrical Supply to Range. Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted according to the installation instructions provided with the range.
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Instructions for Converting Range to Operate on Liquefied Petroleum Gas a. With the toe tick removed, set the oven to bake at 350°F and observe the flame. If the flame is yellow in color, increase the air shutter opening size. If the flame is blue lifting away from the burner, reduce the air shutter opening size. b. Turn off oven and allow it to cool before adjusting the air shutter. To adjust, loosen the lock screw, reposition the air shutter and tighten the lock screw.