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Conversion to a Local LP Gas Supply
Installation of the regulator
1.
Turn off the main gas supply valve.
2.
Unplug grill or disconnect power.
3.
Disconnect 20 lb LP gas fuel tank (if present).
4.
Turn off all burner control valves.
5.
Remove rear cover and 2 screws.
6.
Use adjustable wrench to remove LP hose regulator from
brass elbow. Use adjustable wrench to remove brass elbow
from shutoff valve.
7.
Apply pipe sealant to the threads of the brass connector. Use
pipe thread sealant that is certified for use with LP gas.
8.
Use adjustable wrench to install brass connector (supplied) to
shutoff valve.
NOTE:
The arrow on the regulator must be pointing toward
the brass connector.
9.
Use pipe wrench to install the convertible regulator. Brass
cap will be facing up when tight.
10.
To set the appliance regulator for LP gas, use adjustable
wrench to remove the brass cap on the convertible regulator.
11.
Examine the stem on the brass cap. The letters “NAT” should
be showing on the end of the plastic stem farthest away from
the brass cap.
12.
Remove stem from cap, turn it over and snap stem back into
the cap so the letters “LP” are at the end of the stem farthest
away from the brass cap.
13.
Use adjustable wrench to reinstall cap onto regulator.
Make Grill Connections
Connect Local LP Gas Supply
1.
Use pipe wrench to connect certified ½" (1.3 cm) gas supply
pipe to inlet side of regulator from Fixed LP gas supply
according to local codes requirements. Use pipe thread
sealant that is certified for use with LP gas at connections
where required. There must be a certified manual shutoff
valve in the gas supply line near the grill for easy access.
2.
Turn on the gas supply to the grill.
3.
Test all connections by brushing on an approved
noncorrosive leak-detection solution. Bubbles will show a
leak. Correct any leaks found.
Record Conversion
In the last page of the Use and Care Guide, write “Converted to
Local LP Gas Supply.” Also record the conversion date and the
technician/company that performed the conversion.
A. Manifold
B. Brass elbow
C. Rear of grill
D. Gas pressure regulator/hose assembly
B
A
C
D
A. Brass connector
B. Convertible regulator
A
B
LP
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