GE PGP989 User Manual 2

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LP Conversion Gas Cooktop Instructions

Read these instructions completely and carefully.

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IMPORTANT

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Save these

instructions for local inspector’s use.

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IMPORTANT

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Observe all

governing codes and ordinances.

• Note to Installer

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Be sure to leave these

instructions with the Consumer.

• Note to Consumer

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Keep these

instructions for future reference.

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• This cooktop is factory set for natural gas operation.

Conversion to LP operation should be performed by a qualified technician or installer. Keep these instructions for future reference. When converting to LP, save the original parts for possible future re-use.

• Product failure due to improper installation is not

covered under the GE Appliance Warranty.

PGP989

WARNING

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If you are using LP (bottled) gas, all adjustments described in the following steps must be made before attempting burner adjustments or use of the cooktop.

WARNING

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This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion or production of carbon monoxide may result, causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. The qualified service agency is responsible for the proper installation of this kit. The installation is not proper and complete until the operation of the converted appliance is checked as specified in the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with the kit.

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

Adjustable wrench 9/32″ (7 mm) Nutdriver

TOOLS YOU WILL NEED

T15 Torx driver

PART QUANTITY

Brass orifices 4

Stick-on rating label 1

Installation instructions 1

PARTS INCLUDED WITH COOKTOP

Small, thin-blade flat screwdriver with approximately 1/8″

blade width is needed to access the calibration screw.

49-80554

07-08 JR Printed in the United States

CONVERT SURFACE BURNERS

First remove, convert and replace the left side surface burners and then the right side surface burners.

Remove the grates, burner caps and burner heads. Remove the screws securing the burner bases to the burners. Pull out the electrodes without removing the electrode leads.

Conversion Instructions

• With the installation of this conversion kit, the cooktop

should operate on LP gas at 10″of water column pressure.

• The pressure regulator must be connected in series

with the manifold of the cooktop and must remain in series with the supply line. For proper operation, the maximum inlet pressure to the regulator must be no more than 14″ water column pressure for LP gas.

• When checking the regulator, the inlet pressure must

be at least 1″ greater than the regulator output setting. If the regulator is set for 10″ of water column pressure, the inlet pressure must be at least 11.″

IMPORTANT

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Disconnect the cooktop and the individual shut-off valve from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures greater than 1/2 psig. Isolate the cooktop from the gas supply piping system by closing the individual manual shut-off valve to the cooktop during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or greater than 1/2 psig.

GAS SUPPLY

BEFORE YOU BEGIN, TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT THE SHUT-OFF VALVE. DISCONNECT THE ELECTRICAL SUPPLY FROM THE COOKTOP.

TURN OFF GAS AND ELECTRIC SUPPLY

Remove the brass orifice spud in the chimney of each burner using a 9/32″ (7 mm) nutdriver.

Grate

Burner cap

Electrode

Burner base

Burner head

Burner base screw (2)

Install the LP orifice spuds in their correct positions by number. Note: The LP orifices are shorter than the natural gas orifices.

LP (Propane) Gas 10″ W. C . P.

Burner Output Rating in BTU/HR

Location BTUs Orifice Size

LF, LR 8,500 0.84 Lmm

RR 5,500 0.71 Lmm

RF 11,000 0.99 Lmm

Shut-off valve

Front

Electrical supply

Use for cooktop operation at elevations above 5000 ft . (1500m). Specify kit for Natural Gas or LP Gas when ordering:

Natural Gas High Altitude Orifice Conversion Kit .........WB28X10114

LP High Altitude Orifice Conversion Kit ..................................WB28X10115

High Altitude Orifice Conversion Kit

CONVERT SURFACE BURNERS (cont.)

Replace the gaskets, burner bases and electrodes. Install the two screws in each burner base. Do not overtighten. The maximum torque is 10 inch pounds. Push the igniters all the way down into the burner head.

Install the burner heads, burner caps and grates in their original burner positions.

Conversion Instructions

CONVERT THE PRESSURE REGULATOR

Locate the pressure regulator under the rear of the cooktop.

Remove the nut from the pressure regulator with an adjustable wrench.

Remove the plastic pin from the inside of the nut, turn the pin 180° and snap the pin back into the nut.

Natural gas

LP gas

Nut

Natural gas LP gas

Nut

TEST FOR LEAKS

WARNING: DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK

FOR GAS LEAKS! Do not use the cooktop until all

connections have been leak tested.

Perform leak test per the following instructions:

1. Purchase a liquid leak detector or prepare a soap

solution of one part water, one part liquid detergent.

2. When all connections have been made, make sure all cooktop controls are turned to OFF and turn the gas supply valve to ON.

3. Apply the liquid leak detector or the soap solution around all connections from the shut-off valve to the cooktop.

4. A leak is identified by a flow of bubbles from the area of the leak.

5. If a leak is detected, turn the gas supply off. Tighten the fitting. Turn the gas on and test again.

If the leak persists, turn the gas supply off and contact your dealer for assistance. Do not attempt to operate the cooktop if a leak is present.

Pressure regulator

Re-install the nut onto the regulator. Apply the LP Conversion label next to the Rating Plate.

CHECK IGNITION

Connect electrical supply cord. Push in one control knob and turn to the LITE

position. The igniter will spark and the burner will light. The first test may require some time, while air is flushed out of the gas line.

Check to determine if your burner flames are normal. If burner flames look like A, call for service. Normal burner flames should look like B or C, depending on the type of gas you use. With LP gas, some yellow tipping on outer cones is normal.

Turn the knob to OFF. Repeat the procedure for each burner.

A–Yellow flames

Call for service

B–Yellow tips

Normal for LP gas

C–Soft blue flames

Normal for natural gas

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