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Converting Appliance For Use With LP Gas
Propane conversion is to be performed b y a JENN-AIR
AUTHORIZED SERVICER (or other qualified agency) 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 this
conversion.
WARNING
Electrical p o wer an d gas must be turned
off prior to conversion.
WARNING
This appliance was adjusted at the factory for use with
natural gas. To convert it for use with LP gas (propane or
butane), each of the following modifications must be
performed:
A. Replace all orifice spuds
Step 1: Remove the grates and burner caps.
Step 2: Remove burner base by removing 2 screws.
(See figure 9.)
Step 3: Firmly press 9/32² ( or 7 mm) nut driver over
the orifice spud (figure 9) and loosen spud by
turning countercloclwise. Carefully lift nut
driver out of burner throat. Orifice spud
should be captured in the r ecess. Repeat this
step for each burner.
Step 4: Locate the LP orifice spud packet included in
the literature packet. The spuds have small
numbers stamped on the side. This number
codes the orifice diameter and its correct
burner location. Figures on page 7 show the
correct LP orifice spud location.
Step 5: Carefully install the orifice spud in the
appropriate burner throat by turning clockwise
to tighten. Tighten to a t orque of 15 to 20
inch-lbs.
Step 6: Replace burner base, caps, and grates.
Tighten screws (do not cross thread) to 25-30
inch-lbs.
Step 7: Save the o rifices removed from the appliance
for future use.
FIGURE 9
REMOVAL OF ORIFICE SPUD