Kenmore 10478 Use & Care Manual
Use & Care Guide
Manual de Uso y Cuidado
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Model/Modelo: 10478
Kenmore®
Natural Gas Conversion Kit
Paquete de conversion a gas natural
P/N 10478-Manual
Sears Brands Management Corporation
Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
www.kenmore.com
www.sears.com
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®
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2
Package Contents…………………………………………………….…...….………….…….…...3
Conversion Instructions………………………………………………....….………….…….….5
Use & Care……………………………………………………………………………30
Troubleshooting ………………………………………………………………………………….31
Warranty …………………………………………………………………………………………….32
PREPARATION
Before beginning conversion, make sure all parts are present. Compare parts with package
contents list. If any part is missing or damaged, do not attempt to convert. Contact customer
service for replacement parts at 1-800-482-0131.
NOTE: Damage to grill as a result of incorrect conversion to natural gas is not covered
by the grill or the conversion kit warranty.
© 2013 KCD IP, LLC
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
1. Combustion by-products produced when using
this product contain chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, and other reproductive harm.
2. This product contains chemicals, including lead
and lead compounds, known to the State of
California to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling this product
WARNING
Place the grill on a flat, level surface before
starting the conversion.
We strongly recommend that you hire a
professionally trained technician to install this
Natural Gas Conversion Kit. Incorrect installation
may result in explosion and serious injury.
WARNING
PACKAGE CONTENTS
3
Parts List
Part Description Illustration Qty. Supplied
A 10-FT Natural Gas Hose
1
B Orifice Change Tool
1
C Flathead Screwdriver
1
D Main Burner Orifice
D=1.37mm
5
E Searing Burner Orifice
D=1.44mm
1
D=1.31mm
1
F Side Burner Orifice
D=1.37 mm
1
D=1.33 mm
0
(Provided with
Gas Grill
.)
G Rear Burner Orifice
D=1.40 mm
1
PACKAGE CONTENTS
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Orifices Used per Grill Model
Gas Grill
Model No.
Conversion
Kit Model No
Main Burner
D = 1.37 mm
Qty. Used
Searing Burner
D = 1.44mm
Qty. Used
Side Burner
D = 1.31mm
Qty. Used
Side Burner
D = 1.37mm
Qty. Used
Rear Burner
D = 1.33mm
Qty. Used
Rear Burner
D = 1.40mm
Qty. Used
NG KIT
Vendor Model
No.
16656
3032
OR
10478
3 1 1 N/A NA N/A L3018S-1-KIT
16136 10478 5 N/A N/A 1 N/A 1 S3218A-KIT
16137 10478 5 N/A N/A 1 N/A 1 S3218A-KIT
16156 10478 5 N/A N/A 1
1
Provided
with Gas
Grill
N/A S3218AN-KIT
16157 10478 5 N/A N/A 1
1
Provided
with Gas
Grill
N/A S3218AN-KIT
16154 10478 4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 2818-2T-KIT
23682
10478
3 1 1 N/A NA N/A L3018SN-KIT
23683
10478
4 N/A 1 N/A NA N/A RB2818T-KIT
CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS
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Conversion Instructions for 16656
Before starting the conversion, make sure
all control knobs are in the OFF position,
LP tank valve is closed, and tank is
disconnected from regulator and removed
from grill. Next, open all lids and remove
warming racks, cooking grids, and heat
diffusers. (Fig. 1)
Main Burner Conversion
1. Remove the R pins at the back of main
burners to detach burners from bracket.
(Fig. 2)
2. Lift back of main burners while sliding
burners out of firebox, disengaging main
burners from valves. (Fig. 3)
Warming
rack
Heat diffusers
Fig. 1
Grids
Fig. 3
Main burner
Front of Firebox
Fig. 2
R pin
Back of Firebox
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3. Insert the provided orifice removal tool (B)
into burner openings and unscrew orifices
from ends of valves. (Fig. 4)
4. Put the new orifice into the orifice
removal tool (B), and then insert the tool
into the burner opening and tighten the new
orifice into the valve.
Repeat this step for all three burners.
Make sure you are using the correct orifice,
which is marked “1.37”. (Fig. 5)
5. Rotate the air shutter opening from the
LP setting to the NG setting.
LP: 1/4" open
NG: 1/6" to 1/8" open
(Fig. 6)
6. Replace burner tube and pins. Make sure
to engage the burner valves as shown.
(Fig. 7)
Air shutter opening to adjust
Fig. 6
The main burner
Fig.7
1.37
Fig. 5
B
Orifice
Fig. 4
B
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Searing Burner Conversion
1. Remove screws at the back of searing
burner to detach it from bracket. Then lift
the burner while sliding it out of firebox.
(Fig. 8)
2. Insert the provided orifice removal tool (B)
into the burner opening and unscrew orifice
from end of valve.(Fig.9)
3. Put the new orifice into the orifice
removal tool (B), and then insert the tool
into the burner opening and tighten the new
orifice to the valve.
Make sure you are using the correct orifice,
which is marked “1.44”. (Fig. 10)
4. Replace burner and screws. Make sure
to engage the tube over valve as shown.
(Fig. 11)
Fig. 8
The sear burner
Fig. 11
Orifice
Fig. 9
B
1.44
Fig. 10
B
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Side Burner Conversion
1. Loosen the side burner screws to expose
the side burner valve.
Insert the tool onto the valve and unscrew orifice
from end of valve. Put the new orifice into the
orifice removal tool and tighten the new orifice
into the valve.
Make sure you are using the correct orifice,
which is marked “1.31”. (Fig. 12)
2. Engage burner tube over valve as shown.
(Fig. 13)
Natural Gas Hose Connection
1. Remove the LP gas hose and regulator using a wrench, and attach the natural gas hose in
it's place. (Fig. 14)
Fig. 12
The side burner
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
LP gas hose and regulator
NG Hose
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Adjust valve control screw
1. Pull all the knobs off of valve stems.
(Fig. 15)
2. Adjust the screw in each valve hole
using the flathead screwdriver (C).
Turn screw clockwise until tight.
(Fig. 16)
3. Press all the knobs back onto valve stems.
4. After all the conversions are complete, return heat diffusers to firebox, followed by the
grates and warming rack.
Fig. 15
Valve hole
Fig. 16
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Conversion Instructions for 16136 / 16137
Main Burner Conversion
1. Remove the R pins at the back of main
burners to detach burners from bracket.
Lift back of main burners while sliding
burners out of firebox, disengaging main
burners from valves. (Fig. 17)
2. Insert the provided orifice removal tool (B)
into burner openings and unscrew orifices
from ends of valves. (Fig. 18)
Fig. 17
R pin
Back of Firebox
Orifice
Fig. 18
B
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3. Put the new orifice into the orifice
removal tool (B), and then insert the tool
into the burner opening and tighten the new
orifice into the valve.
Repeat this step for all five burners.
Make sure you are using the correct
orifice, which is marked “1.37”. (Fig. 19)
4. Rotate the air shutter opening from the
LP setting to the NG setting.
LP: 1/4" open
NG: 1/6" to 1/8" open
(Fig. 20)
Side Burner Conversion
1. Remove 2 screws (5/32-32x3/16 in.) from
the end of the side burner valve. (Fig. 21)
2. Use a wrench to remove the orifice
between the side burner hose and the
orifice nut. (Fig. 22)
5/32-32x3/16 in. screw
Fig. 21
Hose
Orifice nut
Orifice
Fig. 22
1.37
Fig. 19
B
Air shutter opening to adjust
Fig. 20
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3. Tighten the new orifice to the valve.
Make sure you are using the correct orifice,
marked “1.37”. (Fig. 23)
Rear Burner Conversion
1. Remove 5 screws (3/16-24 X 1/2 in.) at the
back of burner box to detach the rear burner
cover from the rear panel of burner box.
During this process, hold the rear burner
cover, otherwise, it will drop and may
break, possibly causing injury. (Fig. 24)
2. Use wrench to remove rear burner orifice
from the rear burner and the hose. (Fig. 25)
1.37
Fig. 23
Rear burner
cover
Fig. 24
Rear burner
Hose
Orifice
Fig. 25
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3. Replace it with the NG orifice, and then tighten.
Make sure you are using the correct orifice,
marked “1.4”. (Fig. 26)
Natural Gas Hose Connection
1. Remove the LP gas hose and regulator using a wrench, and attach the natural gas
hose in it's place. (Fig. 27)
Rear burner
1.4
Fig.26
Fig. 27
LP gas hose and regulator
NG Hose
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Adjust valve control screw
1. Pull all the knobs off of valve stems. Adjust
the screw in the valve hole using the flathead
screwdriver (C). Turn screws two complete
turns (720°) counterclockwise.
(Fig. 28)
2. Press all the knobs back onto valve stems.
3. After all the conversions are complete, return heat diffusers to firebox, followed by the
grates and warming rack.
Valve hole
Fig. 28
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Conversion Instructions for 16156 / 16157
Note:
Before conversion, please find the
1.33mm nozzle provided with the grill
which will be used together with the
conversion kit.
Main Burner Conversion
1. Remove the R pins at the back of main
burners to detach burners from bracket.
Lift back of main burners while sliding
burners out of firebox, disengaging main
burners from valves. (Fig. 29)
2. Insert the provided orifice removal tool (B)
into burner openings and unscrew orifices
from ends of valves. (Fig. 30)
Fig. 29
R pin
Back of Firebox
Orifice
Fig. 30
B
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3. Put the new orifice into the orifice
removal tool (B), and then insert the tool
into the burner opening and tighten the new
orifice into the valve.
Repeat this step for all five burners.
Make sure you are using the correct
orifice, which is marked “1.37”. (Fig. 31)
4. Rotate the air shutter opening from the
LP setting to the NG setting.
LP: 1/4" open
NG: 1/6" to 1/8" open
(Fig. 32)
Side Burner Conversion
1. Remove 2 screws (5/32-32x3/16 in.) from
the end of the side burner valve. (Fig. 33)
2. Use a wrench to remove the orifice
between the side burner hose and the
orifice nut. (Fig. 34)
5/32-32x3/16 in. screw
Fig. 33
Hose
Orifice nut
Orifice
Fig. 34
1.37
Fig. 31
B
Air shutter opening to adjust
Fig. 32
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3. Tighten the new orifice to the valve.
Make sure you are using the correct orifice,
marked “1.37”. (Fig. 35)
Rear Burner Conversion
1. Remove 5 screws (3/16-24 X 1/2 in.) at the
back of burner box to detach the rear burner
cover from the rear panel of burner box.
During this process, hold the rear burner
cover, otherwise, it will drop and may
break, possibly causing injury. (Fig. 36)
2. Use wrench to remove rear burner orifice
from the rear burner and the hose. (Fig. 37)
1.37
Fig. 35
Rear burner
cover
Fig. 36
Rear burner
Hose
Orifice
Fig. 37
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3. Replace it with the NG orifice, and then tighten.
Make sure you are using the correct orifice,
marked “1.33”. (Fig. 38)
Note: The orifice is not included in the 10478
kit, it is provided with the 16156/16157 grill.
4. Loosen the air shutter of the rear burner
and adjust the distance between air shutter
and rear burner. In LPG model, the air
shutter is at its rightmost position, and the
distance is about 0.67 inch; and in NG
model, the air shutter should be at its
leftmost position, and the distance is about
0.4 inch. Please use a screwdriver to adjust
the distance. After adjustment, tighten the
screw. (Fig. 39)
Rear burner
1.33
Fig. 38
rear burner
air shutter
Distance
Fig. 39
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Natural Gas Hose Connection
1. Remove the LP gas hose and regulator using a wrench, and attach the natural gas
hose in it's place. (Fig. 40)
Adjust valve control screw
1. Pull all the knobs off of valve stems. Adjust
the screw in the valve hole using the flathead
screwdriver (C). Turn screws two complete
turns (720°) counterclockwise.
(Fig. 41)
2. Press all the knobs back onto valve stems.
After all the conversions are complete, return heat diffusers to firebox, followed by the grates
and warming rack.
Fig. 40
LP gas hose and regulator
NG Hose
Valve hole
Fig. 41
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Conversion Instructions for 16154
Main Burner Conversion
1. Remove the R pins at the back of main
burners to detach burners from bracket.
Lift back of main burners while sliding
burners out of firebox, disengaging main
burners from valves. (Fig. 42)
2. Insert the provided orifice removal tool (B)
into burner openings and unscrew orifices
from ends of valves. (Fig. 43)
Orifice
Fig. 43
B
Fig. 42
R pin
Back of Firebox
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