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CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS
Natural Gas Conversion Instructions for
GBC1405WV
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
For Outdoor Use Only
(outside any enclosure)
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
1. Improper installation, adjustment,
alteration, service or maintenance can
cause injury or property damage.
2. Read the installation, operation, and
maintenance instructions thoroughly
before installing or servicing this
equipment.
3. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in fire or explosion, which could
cause property damage, personal injury, or
death.
4. This instruction manual contains important
information necessary for the proper
assembly and safe use of the appliance.
5. Read and follow all warnings and
instructions before assembling and using
the appliance.
6. Follow all warnings and instructions when
using the appliance.
7. Keep this manual for future reference.
This Natural Gas Conversion Kit
can be used ONLY with
approved grills.
Table of Contents
Important Safeguards .........................................See Your Grills Owner’s Manual
Expanded View & Hardware .......................... See Natural Gas Conversion Kit Instructions
Conversion Instructions ............................................................. 2
Installling Natural Gas Line ........................................................... 6
Operating Instructions............................................................... 6
Cleaning and Care ................................................................. 6
Limited Warranty .................................................................. 6
The use and installation must conform with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with either the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54, Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1,
or Propane Storage and Handling Code, B149.2, or the Standard for Recreational Vehicles, ANSI A 119.2/
NFPA 1192, and CSA Z240 RV Series, Recreational Vehicle Code, as applicable.
THIS INSTRUCTION BOOKLET CONTAINS IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. PLEASE READ AND KEEP
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
If you are assembling this unit for someone else, give this manual to them to read and save for future
reference.
DANGER
If you smell gas -
1. Shut off gas to appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Open lid.
4. If odor continues, keep away from the
appliance and immediately call your gas
supplier or your fire department.
WARNING
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
1. Do NOT store or use gasoline or other
flammable liquids or vapors in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
2. An LP cylinder not connected for use shall
NOT be stored in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance.
DANGER
Never operate this appliance unattended.
Installation should be done by a qualified service person.
Use only Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, Inc. factory-authorized parts. The use
of any part that is not factory-authorized can be dangerous and will void
your warranty.
Made from 75% Bagasse
Manufactured in China for: Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, Inc.
Winston-Salem, NC 27105 USA • 1.800.762.1142 • BlueRhino.com
© Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, Inc.
Backyard Grill™ is a trademark of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. Used with permission. VFK1002W_GBC1405WV-E-OM-D100
(environmentally friendly sugar
cane pulp by-product)
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Conversion Instructions
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Natural Gas Conversion Instructions – VFK1002W
Model No. GBC1405WV
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DO NOT RETURN TO PLACE OF PURCHASE.
For assistance, call 1.800.762.1142 toll-free. Please have
your Owner’s Manual and grill model number available for
reference.
Note: The grill model number is printed on a label which can be found
on the inside door, back or side of the cart assembly.
Assembly Tips:
1. Select an area where you will assemble this product. To
protect components, choose a smooth surface that’s free of
cracks or openings.
2. Spread out all parts.
3. Tighten all hardware connections by hand first. Then, before
completing each step, go back and fully tighten all hardware.
Be careful not to over-tighten. That could damage surfaces or
strip threads.
4. For best results, complete each step in the order presented.
To complete assembly you will need:
• (1) Leak detection solution (instructions on how to make the
solution are included in the “Operating Instructions” section of
this manual).
Remove Warming Rack, Cooking Grids and Heat Plates
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Typical conversion is approximately one hour.
Remove Burners
x 2
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Recipes
BlueRhino.com/recipes
Conversion Instructions (continued)
Remove Main Burner Orifices
Do not return to place of purchase.
Need help? 1.800.762.1142
Replacement Parts
parts.BlueRhino.com
1.800.762.1142
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4
x 1
5
Remove LP Gas Regulator/Hose Assembly and Attach Natural Gas Hose Assembly
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95 mm
W ATTENTION: This unit has been
converted for use with Natural Gas.
95 mm
WATTENTION: This unit has been
converted for use with Natural Gas.
Conversion Instructions
Attach Burners
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x 2
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Insert Heat Plates, Cooking Grids and Warming Rack
Attach Natural Gas Label
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Recipes
BlueRhino.com/recipes
Conversion Instructions (continued)
Perform a Leak Check
Do not return to place of purchase.
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If you smell gas -
1. Shut off gas to appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
Need help? 1.800.762.1142
DANGER
Replacement Parts
parts.BlueRhino.com
1.800.762.1142
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3. Open lid.
4. If odor continues, keep away from the appliance and immediately call your gas supplier or your
fire department.
1. Do NOT operate if gas leak is present. Gas leaks may cause a fire or explosion.
2. You must follow all leak-checking procedures before operating. To prevent fire or explosion hazard
when testing for a leak:
a. Always perform a leak test before lighting the grill and each time the natural gas line is
connected.
b. No smoking. Do NOT use or permit sources of ignition in the area while conducting a leak test.
c. Conduct the leak test outdoors in a well-ventilated area.
d. Do NOT use matches, lighters or a flame to check for leaks.
e. Do NOT use grills until any and all leaks are corrected.
If you are unable to stop a leak, disconnect the natural gas supply. Call a gas appliance serviceman.
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Natural Gas Conversion Instructions – VFK1002W
Model No. GBC1405WV
Installing Natural Gas Line
Installation should be done by a qualified service person.
W CAUTION: If young children are in the area, a locking valve should be
considered.
Connecting Natural Gas Line
1. Before connecting, be sure there is no debris caught in
the head of the natural gas line, head of the grill natural
gas line or in the head of the burner or burner ports.
2. Connect grill natural gas line to natural main gas line.
Disconnecting Natural Gas Line
1. Before disconnecting, make sure the natural gas main line valve is “OFF.”
2. Disconnect grill natural gas line from natural gas main line.
Operating Instructions
Figure 1
Checking for Leaks
Burner Connections
1. Make sure the regulator hose and valve
connections are securely fastened to the burner
and the tank.
2. Visually check the connection between the
burner/venturi tube and orifice.
3. Make sure the burner/venturi tube fits over the
orifice.
W WARNING: Failure to inspect this
connection or follow these instructions
could cause a fire or an explosion
which can cause death, serious bodily
injury or damage to property.
4. Please refer to diagram for proper installation
(Figure 1).
5. If the burner/venturi tube does not rest
flush to the orifice as shown, please contact
1.800.762.1142 for assistance.
Burner/
Venturi
Tube
Figure 2
OFF
ARRÊT
LP Gas Valve
with Orifice
Valve
Soft Pipe
Connection
Cleaning and Care
See your grill’s owner’s manual for instructions. If you do not have the owner’s manual, please
visit BlueRhino.com or call Customer Care at 1.800.762.1142.
Limited Warranty
Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, Inc. (“Blue Rhino”) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this
product, and to no other person, that if this product is assembled, maintained, and operated
in accordance with the printed instructions accompanying it, then for a period of one (1) year
from the date of purchase, all parts in such product shall be free from defects in material and
workmanship. Blue Rhino may require reasonable proof of your date of purchase. Therefore,
you should retain your sales slip or invoice. This Limited Warranty shall be limited to the repair
or replacement of parts, which prove defective under normal use and service and which Blue
Rhino shall determine in its reasonable discretion upon examination to be defective. Before
returning any parts, you should contact Blue Rhino’s Customer Service Department using the
contact information listed below. If Blue Rhino confirms, after examination, a defect covered
by this Limited Warranty in any returned part, and if Blue Rhino approves the claim, Blue Rhino
will replace such defective part without charge. If you return defective parts, transportation
charges must be prepaid by you. Blue Rhino will return replacement parts to the original retail
purchaser, freight or postage prepaid.
This Limited Warranty does not cover any failures or operating difficulties due to accident,
abuse, misuse, alteration, misapplication, improper installation or improper maintenance or
service by you or any third party, or failure to perform normal and routine maintenance on
the product as set out in this owner’s manual. In addition, the Limited Warranty does not cover
damage to the finish, such as scratches, dents, discoloration, rust or other weather damage,
after purchase.
This Limited Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties. Blue Rhino disclaims all
warranties for products that are purchased from sellers other than authorized retailers or
distributors, including the warranty of merchantability or the warranty of fitness for a particular
purpose. BLUE RHINO ALSO DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING
WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. BLUE RHINO SHALL HAVE NO LIABILITY TO PURCHASER OR ANY THIRD
PARTY FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
Blue Rhino further disclaims any implied or express warranty of, and assumes no responsibility
for, defects in workmanship caused by third parties.
This Limited Warranty gives the purchaser specific legal rights; a purchaser may have other
rights depending upon where he or she lives. Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long a warranty
lasts, so the above exclusion and limitations may not apply to everyone.
Blue Rhino does not authorize any person or company to assume for it any other obligation
or liability in connection with the sale, installation, use, removal, return, or replacement of its
equipment, and no such representations are binding on Blue Rhino.
Blue Rhino Global Sourcing, Inc.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27105 USA
1.800.762.1142
Tank/Gas Line Connection
1. Make 2-3 oz. of leak detection solution by mixing
one part liquid dishwashing soap with three parts
water.
2. Make sure control knobs are in the “
position (Figure 2).
3. Connect NG main line per “Installing Natural Gas
Line” section.
4. Turn “ON” natural gas main valve.
5. Spoon several drops of solution, or use a squirt
bottle, at all “X” locations (Figures 1 and 3).
a. If any bubbles appear, turn natural gas main
valve “OFF,” reconnect and re-test.
b. If you continue to see bubbles after several
attempts, turn natural gas main valve to
“OFF.” Disconnect natural gas line and contact
1.800.762.1142 for assistance.
c. If no bubbles appear after one minute, turn natural gas main valve to “OFF,” wipe away
solution and proceed.
OFF”
Figure 3
Operating Main Burners
See your grill’s owner’s manual for instructions. If you do not have the owner’s manual, please
visit BlueRhino.com or call Customer Care at 1.800.762.1142.
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