Hestan AGCK-NG, AGCK-LP, AECK-NG, AECK-LP Gas Conversion Guide

GAS CONVERSION KIT

Installation Instructions - Grill

KIT # AGCK-NG / AGCK-LP

KIT # AECK-NG / AECK-LP

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 this kit.

IMPORTANT - READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN

THE INSTRUCTIONS HEREIN SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
THE GRILL MUST BE COMPLETELY COOL AND THE PREVIOUS GAS SOURCE MUST BE SHUT OFF
OR REMOVED BEFORE ATTEMPTING GAS CONVERSION. SHUT OFF OR REMOVE GAS SUPPLY TO
THE APPLIANCE PRIOR TO DISCONNECTING THE ELECTRICAL POWER.

Some parts inside your grill have sharp edges. Care must be taken when handling the various components
to avoid personal injury. Wear gloves when handling.

KIT CONTENTS:

Orifices (hood type for main burners)
Orifice (spud type for rotisserie)
Regulator (see pg. 5)
Instructions
Label

TOOLS REQUIRED:

Work gloves
Safety glasses
Phillips and flat-blade screwdriver
Pipe wrench or large slip-joint pliers
Thread sealant
1/2” deep socket wrench with short extension
Assorted combination wrenches (5/16, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8 inch)

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DANGER

If you smell gas:

1. Shut off gas to the 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.

IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL IS NOT FOLLOWED
EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT CAUSING
PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.

Flammable Gas - disconnect all propane or natural gas supplies to this
unit before servicing.

Electrical Parts & Components – disconnect all power supplies and
batteries before servicing.

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

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY BEFORE USING YOUR GRILL
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, BURN HAZARD, OR OTHER INJURY. KEEP THIS
MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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CHANGING ORIFICES

1. Open your grill and remove the grates, radiant trays, and burners from the firebox area. Open flame
burners (Trellis burners in Hestan Grills, and U-Burners in Aspire Grills) are removed by lifting up
the rear of the burner, and carefully twisting to clear the igniter shroud. Sear burners have a small
metal cover over the igniter which must be removed first. There is also a screw at the rear firebox
wall which must be removed. The sear burner can then be carefully removed using the same twisting
action to avoid breaking the ceramic igniter. Remove the rear cover of the grill. If your grill is
mounted on a cart, remove the rear access panel of the cart as well. Also remove the control knobs
and drip pan.

2. Beginning with the Infrared Rotisserie Burner in the upper canopy area of the grill, access the spud
orifice shown in the image below. Disconnect the flex hose first. Then use a wrench to hold the
brass elbow steady, while using another wrench to remove the lock-nut. You may now remove the
elbow out of the burner bracket. Try not to disturb the flex hose connection by unduly bending it
too much. Be careful not to damage the wires and copper thermocouple tube nearby.

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BURNER

BRACKET

SPUD

ORIFICE

LOCK-NUT

ELBOW

FLEX

HOSE

CHANGING ORIFICES

3. When replacing the elbow and orifice assembly back into the burner bracket, it is important to
maintain the original spacing shown below for proper burner performance. The orifice size is
stamped on the orifice.

.25” (6.3 mm)

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4. Remove the screws securing the control panel to the front of the grill. Carefully tilt down the
control panel being careful not to damage the wires to the switches and LED light bar. Pull off the
connectors to the 2 switches and the LED light bar at this time. Remove the control panel from the
grill and set aside.

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