Lp conversion, Making the l.p. conversion, Safety information you should know – GE JGP328 Manuel d'utilisation

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LP Conversion

The pressure regulator and burner orifices
are set for natural gas. To use Propane
Gas, the regulator and burner orifices
must be converted. The LP orifice spuds
for the cooktop burners can be located
within a bracket attached to the pressure
regulator of this unit.

CAUTION: The cooktop, as shipped
from the factory, is set for use with
natural gas. If you wish to use your
cooktop with Liquefied Petroleum
(Propane) gas, you must first replace
the orifices and convert the pressure
regulator.

To adjust your cooktop
for use with LP gas,
follow these instructions:

F1

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.

a. Disconnect all electrical power, at the main

circuit breaker or fuse box.

b. Shut off the gas supply to the cooktop by

closing the manual shut-off valve.

c. Adjust the pressure regulator, by the

following instructions:
• Unscrew the cap.
• Place your thumb against the flat side

of the spring retainer and press down to
remove the retainer.

• Carefully look at the spring retainer to

locate the NAT or LP position.

Safety Information you
should know

F2

NAT.

POSITION

L.P./PROPANE

POSITION

CAP

SPRING

RETAINER

DOWN

FOR OFF

NAT

LP

LP

NAT

GASKET

PRESSURE REGULATOR

LP

NAT

NAT

LP

Turn the spring retainer over so that
LP is showing on the bottom.

Snap the retainer back into position.

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Caution: 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 F2.

Making the L.P. Conversion

F

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