GE RGA824DEDWW LP Conversion Kit
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The GE RGA824DEDWW gas range offers versatility and power for all your cooking needs. Its 20" and 24" standard twin burners provide precise temperature control for both delicate simmering and rapid boiling. With 9,100 BTU for the surface burner and 13,000 BTU for the oven, you can cook your favorite dishes quickly and efficiently. The electric ignition ensures a safe and convenient start-up every time.
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GE Consumer & Industrial Appliances Conversion Instructions Converting to LP (Propane) Gas or Converting Back to Natural Gas from LP 20” and 24” Standard Twin Burner Gas Range with Electric Ignition BEFORE YOU BEGIN Read these instructions completely and carefully. IMPORTANT - Save these instructions for local inspector’s use. IMPORTANT - OBSERVE ALL GOVERNING CODES AND ORDINANCES. Note to Installer - Be sure to leave these instructions, orifices and screws with the Consumer. Note to consumer - Keep these instructions with your Owner’s Manual for future reference. Stop Sign THIS RANGE IS FACTORY SET FOR USE WITH NATURAL GAS. USE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WHEN CONVERTING TO LP (PROPANE) GAS AND WHEN CONVERTING BACK TO NATURAL GAS. WARNING This conversion kit must 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. 625Dia30 BURNER SPECIFICATIONS BURNER OUTUPUT RATINGS: BTU/HR Burner BTU Rate Orifice Size Surface 9,100 #54 (0.057") Oven 13,000 #51 (0.068") Burner Surface Oven LP (PROPANE) GAS, 10" WCP BTU Rate Orifice Size 8,000 #66 (0.033") 13,000 #58 (0.042") HIGH ALTITUDE OUTPUT RATINGS: BTU/HR NATURAL GAS–4" W.C.P. High Prod. Service Altitude Rate Ofifice Size Number @ 3,000 FT 8050 0.054" WB28K10304 @ 6,000 FT 7100 0.050" WB28K10305 HIGH ALTITUDE OUTPUT RATINGS: BTU/HR LP–10" W.C.P. High Prod. Service Altitude Rate Ofifice Size Number @ 3,000 FT 7050 0.031" WB28K0046 @ 6,000 FT 6250 0.029" WB28K10306 ������ ��������������� ����������� �������������� �� TOOLS REQUIRED ��������� ������������������� Adjustable wrench 1/2" open-end wrench Pliers Phillips head screwdriver Flat-blade screwdriver (blade width approximately 3/32" across) Nut driver (5/16" or small adjustable wrench) STEP 1 PREPARE RANGE FOR CONVERSION STEP 3 CONVERTING THE SURFACE BURNERS • Disconnect main gas supply to the range. • Disconnect the electrical power to the range. –If range has not been connected to the gas supply, or if a flexible connection was made, the range may be pulled out from the wall to make conversion easier. • Lift the burner assemblies straight up (set aside) to gain access to the surface burner orifice spuds. • Using a 5/16" nutdriver, or adjustable wrench, remove each of the four (4) spuds on the surface burner gas inlet tubes. Replace them with the correct gas spuds mounted in a holder at the right rear of the range, above the regulator. Natural gas spuds are “BRASS” and LP gas spuds are “SILVER”. ����������� ������ Return the spuds you ������� �������� removed from the inlet tubes to the holder �� above the regulator. To prevent leakage, make sure the spuds are securely screwed into the gas inlet tubes. • Replace the burner assemblies. CAUTION If the gas supply to the range is disconnected for any reason, see the installation instructions for proper connection and safety precautions. STEP 2 CONVERT THE PRESSURE 625Dia30 REGULATOR WARNING Do not remove the pressure regulator from the range. • Locate the pressure regulator on the back of the range on the left side. • Use an adjustable wrench to remove the hex-nut from the pressure regulator. 625Dia30 ��������� STEP 4 CONVERT THE OVEN BURNER ORIFICE ������������ Oven Burner • Remove oven door, broiler pan and rack, oven racks, and oven bottom. The lower burner orifice hood is located behind the broiler drawer (on some models, a metal shield must be removed to access the orifice hood). • To convert to LP gas, use a 1/2" wrench to turn the lower burner orifice hood clockwise. Tighten the hood until it is snug. To prevent damage, do not overtighten the hood. �� ��������� ��������� �������� ���������� ��� This assembly is located at the rear of the broiler compartment. �������������� ������������� ������������ ����������� ������������ ���������� A metal shield may need to be removed on some models to access the orifice hood. • Apply sideward finger pressure to remove the plastic pin from the nut. Note: To remove the pin, place the nut on a flat surface and press the pin sideways with your fingers. ��������� • Rotate the pin 180 degrees and snap the pin back into the nut. ��� ��������� ����� STEP 5 ADJUSTING THE AIR SHUTTER ������������ To adjust the air shutter for LP gas, loosen the Phillips head screw and rotate the shutter to the full open position. For natural gas, the shutter should be open 1/2" or about three-quarters of the way open. ��� • Reinsert the assembly into the regulator and tighten the hex-nut. Do not overtighten. ��������� ��� ������� ���� ��������� 2 STEP 6 CHECK FOR LEAKS STEP 9 REPLACE OVEN PARTS • Connect range to gas. When all connections have been made, make sure all range controls are in the off position and turn on the main gas supply valve. Use a liquid leak detector at all joints and connections to check for leaks in the system. Replace oven bottom, oven racks, oven door and broiler pan and rack. STEP 10 COMPLETE AND ADHERE CONVERSION STICKER CAUTION: DO NOT USE A FLAME TO CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS. Upon completion of this conversion, fill out the LP sticker included with the instructions. Once complete, apply the sticker to the back of the range near the regulator. The conversion sticker must reflect the change in fuel. When using test pressures greater than 1/2 psig to pressure test the gas supply system of the residence, disconnect the range and individual shutoff valve from the gas supply piping. 625Dia30 When using test pressures of 1/2 psig or less to test the gas supply system, simply isolate the range from the gas supply system by closing the individual shutoff valve. If converting back to natural gas from LP, remove the LP sticker from the back of the range. Save these instructions for reference in case the range must be converted back to natural gas. STEP 7 CHECKING THE FLAME SIZE Turn on oven burner. ���������� �� Check the flame size for �������� LP gas. The flame should have approximately ������������ 1-inch blue cones. After ������ 30 seconds of burner operation, check for flames lifting off the burner ports. If lifting is observed, gradually reduce the air shutter opening until flames are stabilized. Some yellow tipping may be normal��������� on LP gas. See Step 8. The conversion to LP gas for the standard twin burner gas range with electric ignition is now completed. STEP 8 CHECK QUALITY OF FLAMES The combustion quality of the burner flames needs to be determined visually. (A) Yellow flames– Further adjustment required (B) Yellow tips– Normal for LP Gas (C) Soft Blue flames– Normal for Natural Gas If burner flames look like (A), further air shutter adjustment ��������� is required. Normal burner flames should look like (B) or (C), depending on the type of gas you use. With LP gas, some yellow tipping on the outer cones is normal. DWG No. 183D9706P002 3 N.D. 05D-1301
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