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UNIVERSAL LPG AND PROPANE INSTALLATION
UNIVERSAL LPG AND PROPANE INSTALLATION
UNIVERSAL LPG AND PROPANE INSTALLATION
UNIVERSAL LPG AND PROPANE INSTALLATION
NOTE: Conversion of this unit to Universal LPG or Propane
must be carried out by a qualified licensed person and a
Certificate of Compliance must be issued to the owner on
completion of the installation and conversion. Conversion of
the barbecue by unlicenced persons may result in improper
functioning of the appliance, injury, property damage and
may affect your ability to make a claim under under the
manafacturer’s warranty.
Converting the unit to Universal LPG or Propane gas
This barbecue is set up for Natural gas and is labelled
accordingly. A Universal LPG and Propane conversion Kit is
supplied with the product.
The components in the kit are:
• Brass adaptor
• Sealing washer
• Small plastic bag containing:
– 6 x 0.9 brass injectors (Universal LPG)
• Small plastic bag containing:
– 6 x 0.95 brass injectors (Propane)
• Universal LPG sticker
• Propane sticker
1. Replace ‘gas type’ sticker
• Locate ‘Natural gas’ sticker located on the barbecue
gas inlet and remove it. Put either the Universal LPG or
propane sticker in it’s place.
2. Change the injectors
• Remove spark electrode and thermocouple from the
burner.
• Release the burner from the retaining bracket by lifting
as shown.
• Unscrew Natural gas injectors and replace with
either Universal LPG or Propane injectors.
Universal LPG injectors have 0.90mm diameter
orifice. Propane Gas injectors have 0.95mm diameter
orifice. All injectors are marked with the orifice size.
• Install burner and re-attach the spark electrode and
thermocouple.
• Repeat for the other 5 burners
NOTE: The final step in the conversion of the barbecue to
either Universal LPG or Propane is the adjustment of the
turndown setting.
This can only be completed after the barbecue has been
connected to a supply of gas. Refer to ‘Connection to Universal
LPG and Propane Gas Supply’ detailed in next section.
3. Adjust the turndown setting on the valve
• Light each burner and rotate the control knob to the
lowest setting, then remove the knob from the valve
shaft, and remove the grommet.
• Using a small flat-blade screwdriver adjust the
turndown adjustment screw to achieve a small steady
flame on the burner.
Turndown screw
• Replace the knob
• Recheck the operation of the burner at maximum and
turndown
• Repeat procedures for all valves.
Remove 1.75mm injector
and install 0.90mm injector
for Universal LPG gas or
0.95mm for Propane gas.
Remove burner to
access injector
This barbecue is set up for Natural Gas and is labelled
accordingly. A Universal LPG or Propane Gas conversion Kit
is supplied if required.
Connecting the appliance to an Universal LPG or Propane
gas supply
The appliance may be supplied Universal LPG or Propane
from either:
• A 9 kg portable cylinder, or
• A remote supply of via fixed pipe work.
Connecting to a Portable 9kg Universal LPG or Propane
cylinder
The components required are
• Universal LPG hose and regulator assembly to suit
9kg cylinder
• Brass adapter
• Sealing washer
To assemble the connection (refer diagram below):
• Connect the brass adapter to the barbecue gas inlet with
the sealing washer in place to seal the connection.
• Connect the Universal LPG hose and regulator to the
brass adaptor.
• Connect the POL fitting at the inlet of the regulator to
the valve on the Universal LPG cylinder.
• Leak test all connections in the assembly as described
under LEAK TEST PROCEDURE.
Gas bottle safety information
• This appliance is designed to use a 9kg (20 lbs)
gas cylinder.
• The gas cylinder must be made and marked in
accordance with specifications for Universal LPG or
Propane cylinders.
• It is recommended to turn off the cylinder valve when
the appliance is not in use.
• Gas cylinders must be stored in an approved housing out
of reach of children.
• When disconnecting the gas bottle ensure that all the
control valves are in the ‘OFF’ position.
• Remove the bottle from any housing in which it may
be stored before disconnection.
• When reconnecting the hose to the bottle, ensure
that all connections are tight before replacing in the
storage compartment.
• Carry out a leakage check as detailed below after
each reconnection.
Connecting to a remote supply of Universal LPG or
Propane
The components required to make this type of connection
are available as an accessory and can be purchased either
on the Electrolux spare parts website or by contacting the
Electrolux Customer Service Centre. Refer to Accessories
section on page 20.
Never connect the barbecue to an unregulated gas supply.
Ensure that the supply pressure at the inlet of the barbecue
is 2.75kPa.
Electrolux strongly recommends installation of a manual
shut-off valve, or hose assembly with a certified quick
connect that is accessible with the appliance installed, so
that the appliance may be isolated from gas in the event of
an emergency or for servicing.
The components required are:
• Brass test point adapter
• Sealing washer
To assemble the connection:
• Connect the brass test point adapter to the barbecue
gas inlet with the arrow on the adapter oriented
according to direction of gas flow, with the sealing
washer in place to seal the connection.
• The inlet to the adapter has a standard internal ½” pipe
thread and can connect to any standard external ½”
tapered threaded connection. This connection is sealed
with any thread tape or sealing compound that
is suitable for gas connections. Connect the fixed
Universal LPG or Propane pipe work to the inlet of the
test point adapter by any suitable means in accordance
with requirements of AS 5601.
• Leak test all connections in the assembly as described
under LEAK TEST PROCEDURE.
Barbeque gas
inlet
Sealing washer
Brass adaptor
LPG hose and
regulator
