Wells G-15 Service Manual
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CONVERSION
CAP & PIN
GASKET
GAS PRESSURE
REGULATOR
CONVERSION INSTRUCTION
CONVERT NATURAL GAS
GRIDDLE OR HOTPLATE
TO PROPANE (LP)
IMPORTANT:
Adjustments must be performed by a qualified technician only.
• “HD” model Griddles and Hotplates are shipped from the factory
configured for natural gas.
• This procedure converts “HD” model Griddles or Hotplates to
use propane (LP) gas.
• Refer to the Operation Manual for the appliance for normal
disassembly, adjustment and operating procedures.
1. • Turn all burner controls OFF.
• Turn gas supply valve OFF.
2. Reconfigure Pressure Regulator (see fig. 1 & 2 at right):
• Remove converter cap and pin from pressure regulator
• Carefully remove pin from cap
• Invert pin and reinstall in cap
• Be sure gasket is in place on cap, then securely reinstall
cap and pin on pressure regulator
3. Remove burners.
4. Remove and discard orifice hoods from burner control nozzles;
install orifice hoods from kit.
5. Reinstall burners.
6. Turn gas supply valve ON.
7. Adjust pilot flames. (See page 2.)
8. Adjust burner flames. (See page 2.)
9. Affix propane conversion label to rear of appliance, near the
nameplate.
Procedure is complete.
CAUTION:
BURN HAZARD
Allow appliance to cool
completely before servicing.
Fig. 1 Gas Pressure Regulator
Fig. 2 Conversion
p/n 306780 Rev. (-) ECN-12956HB I 122 051130cps
1 of 2
IMPORTANT:
Adjustments must be performed
by a qualified technician only.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT use a metal blade to
pry a knob off. If necessary,
wrap the folds of a cloth towel
around the knob and pull
towards yourself with a steady,
even pressure.
SET PILOT FLAME (See fig. 3 below):
Remove all burner control knobs. For Griddle, remove the front
panel.
The pilot adjustments are near the control valve for each set of
burners.
Using a small, flat-blade screwdriver, turn the screw clockwise to
decrease the flame size, or counter-clockwise to increase the
flame size.
GRIDDLE:
Adjust the pilot flame to 1/4” high. Test for operation: all sections
of the burner must light without undue delay. Drafty conditions
may require a higher flame to allow the pilot to remain lit.
HOTPLATE:
Adjust the pilot flame to 1/4” high. Test for operation: inside and
outside sections of the burner must light without undue delay.
Drafty conditions may require a higher flame to allow the pilot to
remain lit.
Replace the front panel and all knobs before returning the unit to
service.
ADJUST BURNER FLAME (See fig. 3 below):
Remove all burner control knobs. For Griddle, remove the front
panel.
Turn an individual burner on. For Hotplates, The right knob
controls the front burner; the left knob controls the rear burner.
Loosen the locking screw on the shutter.
Turn the shutter to admit more or less air as required. Adjust the
air shutter until the flame is mostly blue in color.
Tighten the locking screw when finished. Replace the front panel
and all knobs before returning the unit to service.
Fig. 3 Adjustments
2 of 2
p/n 306780 Rev. (-)
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