Viking Range LPKPDR User manual

Installation Guide
LPKPDR - Universal LP Conversion Kit for
Professional & Designer Ranges/Rangetops

Table of Contents
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Warnings _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 3
Kit Contents _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 4
Regulator Conversion ________________________________________________ 5
I n f r a r e d B r o i l e r C o n v e r s i o n _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 6
Surface Burner Conversion
S e a l e d Ty p e 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 7
S e a l e d Ty p e 2 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 8
Designer Range & Rangetop ________________________________________ 9
O r i f i c e L o c a t i o n s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 0
O p e n Ty p e 3 _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 1
Griddle Conversion
U-Shape Burner with Spark Ignition_________________________________ 12
Straight Tube Burner with Spark Ignition ____________________________ 13
Straight Tube Burner with Glow Bar Ignition _________________________ 14
Grill Conversion _____________________________________________________ 15
W o k C o n v e r s i o n _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 6
Bake Conversion
“L ” S h a p e d _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 7
“U ” S h a p e d _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 8
Rating Label Locations _______________________________________________ 19

IMPORTANT–Please Read and Follow!
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Fire/explosion hazard.
IF THE INFORMATION IN
THIS MANUAL IS NOT
FOLLOWED EXACTLY, A
FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT
CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE,
PERSONAL INJURY, OR DEATH.
• DO NOT store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
–DO NOT try to light any appliance.
–DO NOT touch any electrical switch;
DO NOT use any phone in your
building.
–Immediately call your gas supplier from
a neighbor’s phone.
–Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
–If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
call the fire department.
• Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer, service
agency, or the gas supplier.
DANGER

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LP Orifice Conversion Kit Contents
VGIC
VGRC
VGRT
VGCC
VGSC
DCCG
DSCG
DGRT
VGR5
VDR5
VRT5
Burner Type Size Quantity
Infrared Broiler 56 (1)
Sealed Type 1 1.1 (8)
Sealed Type 2 1.07 (8)
Designer Surface Burner 57 (1)
Designer Surface Burner 61 (1)
Designer Surface Burner 63 (1)
Designer Surface Burner 65 (1)
Designer Surface Burner 67 (1)
Designer Surface Burner 58 (1)
Designer Surface Burner 60 (1)
Designer Surface Burner 70 (1)
Open Type 3 57 (6)
Griddle 57 (2)
Grill 57 (2)
Wok 52 (1)
“L” Type Bake 57 (4)
“U” Type Bake 52 (1)
Sealed Type 2
PowerPlus™ 1.24 (1)
For information on any other models, please
contact customer service at 1-888-845-4641.
Includes Models:

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Regulator Conversion
Flip Cap Hex Nut Cap
Before proceeding with conversion, turn off gas supply and disconnect power to unit.
•Sealed Surface Burner Models
Identify regulator type from rear of range/rangetop located underneath main top assembly.
•Open Surface Burner Models
Identify regulator type from front of unit by removing grates, burner bowls and grate
support from far left side of range/rangetop.
•Flip Cap
Press downward on regulator cap and turn counterclockwise to remove. NOTE: Regulator
cap is marked “Nat” on one side and “LP” on opposite side. Reverse regulator cap and
reinstall with LP side facing upward for LP operation.
•Hex Nut Cap
Remove brass hex nut from top of regulator.
Unsnap plastic plunger from brass hex nut.
Reverse plunger and reinstall onto brass hex nut by pressing firmly.
NOTE: Plunger is marked “Nat” and “LP”. Converted fuel type will be shown on the lower
portion of plunger.
Reinstall hex nut onto regulator in configuration desired.
TN
E
V
RV48CL
1/2 PSIG
NAT-5
LPG-10
P
R
NAT
LP
CAUTION
NAT LP
Natural
LP
Apply sideways
finger pressure
to remove pin
from cap

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Infrared Broiler Conversion
IMPORTANT: The infrared broiler orifice must be changed from rear of range before unit is
installed.
Locate bag labeled IR Broiler Orifice.
Remove nut
securing 90
degree fitting and
broiler tubing to
rear of range.
Remove Orifice from 90 degree fitting and replace with orifice from bag labeled IR Broiler
Orifice.
Reverse procedure as needed to reassemble.
Preparing for Top Surface Conversion
Remove all grates, burner bowls, grate supports, surface burner caps, griddle, grill grates and
grill grate supports.
NOTE: Some models may not be equipped with all parts mentioned above.
IMPORTANT: For models equipped with griddles, notice position of griddle temperature probe
for proper reinstallation. Failure to properly reinstall could result in damage to griddle
temperature probe.
Broil Nut

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Surface Burner Conversion
Sealed
Type 1
Item #1
Item #2
Locate bag labeled Sealed Burner Orifice Type 1.
Remove the venturi (Item #1) by turning counterclockwise.
Use a 11/32” (9 mm) socket or nut driver to remove orifice (Item #2) and replace it with orifice
from bag labeled Sealed Burner Orifice Type 1.
Tech Tip: Tape can be applied to the inside of a socket to assist in retrieval of the surface
burner orifices. This can prevent the orifices from falling into the range during removal.
Replace the venturi (Item #1) and hand tighten.
Repeat steps until all top burners have been converted.
Reverse procedure as needed to reassemble.
IMPORTANT: For proper placement of burner head, rotate until burner head seats into groove.
For models with an arrow on the burner head, position arrow toward igniter.

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Locate bag labeled Sealed Burner Orifice Type 2.
NOTE: If the burner is a PowerPlus™ Burner (check control panel), use orifice kit 011915-000 to
convert this burner only.
Remove the screws (Item #1) and set burner base aside (Item #2).
IMPORTANT: Burner bases must be handled carefully to prevent igniter wires from becoming
disconnected. Loose igniter wires may fall through top assembly.
Use a Metric size 7mm socket or nut driver to remove orifice (Item #3) and replace it with orifice
from bag labeled Sealed Burner Orifice Type 2.
Tech Tip: Tape can be applied to the inside of a socket to assist in retrieval of the surface burner
orifices. This can prevent the orifices from falling into the range during removal.
Reverse procedure as needed to reassemble.
IMPORTANT: For proper placement of burner head, rotate until burner head seats into groove.
For models with an arrow on the burner head, position arrow toward igniter.
Surface Burner Conversion
Sealed
Type 2
Item #1
Item #2
Item #3
WARNING
DO NOT use this orifice for any other top burners.

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Surface Burner Conversion
Locate bag labeled Designer Burner Orifice.
Remove the screws (Item #1) and set burner base aside (Item #2).
IMPORTANT: Burner bases must be handled carefully to prevent igniter wires from becoming
disconnected. Loose igniter wires may fall through top assembly.
Use a 5/16” socket or nut driver to remove orifice (Item #3) and replace it with orifice from bag
labeled Designer Burner Orifice.
Tech Tip: Tape can be applied to the inside of a socket to assist in retrieval of the surface
burner orifices. This can prevent the orifices from falling into the range during removal.
Reverse procedure as needed to reassemble.
IMPORTANT: For proper placement of burner head, rotate until burner head seats into groove.
Designer Range
& Rangetop
Item #1
Item #2
Item #3

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Orifice Locations
(#61)
(#63)
(#61) (#67)
(#57)
(#65)
(#65)
(#57) (#67)
DGRT301
DGRT361
(#60) (#67)
(#58)(#70)
DCCG130
DSCD130

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Open Burner Type 3
Surface Burner Conversion
Locate bag labeled Open Burner Orifice Type 3.
Remove screws securing open surface burner to burner box and remove open surface burner.
NOTE: Igniter wire must be disconnected to remove burner.
Loosen air shutter screw and adjust opening to 7/16” and tighten air shutter screw.
Locate orifice mounted onto gas valve behind control panel.
NOTE: This can be accessed through the burner box area. Control panel does not require
removal.
Use a 1/2” deep socket wrench to remove orifice by turning counterclockwise.
IMPORTANT: If a valve pin is present, remove valve pin and discard.
Install orifice from bag labeled Open Burner Orifice Type 3.
IMPORTANT: The orifice tip must be located 3/16” inside the burner for proper gas mixture
and combustion. The depth of the orifice can be adjusted by turning the orifice
counterclockwise (more depth) or clockwise (less depth).
Reconnect igniter wire and reinstall burner.
Repeat steps until all surface burners have been converted.
Reinstall all grates, grate supports and burner bowls.
Adjustment
Screw Air Shutter

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Griddle Conversion
(for models equipped with griddle)
U-Shape Burner with Spark Ignition
Locate bag labeled Griddle Orifice.
Remove screws securing griddle venturi plate to griddle box and remove griddle venturi plate.
Remove screws securing griddle burner to burner box.
Loosen air shutter screw and adjust opening on burner to 7/16” and tighten air shutter screw.
Use a 1/2” deep socket wrench to remove orifice by turning counterclockwise.
IMPORTANT: If a valve pin is present, remove valve pin and discard.
Install orifice from bag labeled Griddle Orifice.
IMPORTANT: The orifice tip must be located 3/16” inside the burner for proper gas mixture
and combustion. The depth of the orifice can be adjusted by turning the orifice
counterclockwise (more depth) or clockwise (less depth).
Reverse procedures as needed to reassemble.
Vol
Air Shutter
Set Screw
Orifice
Hood
Air Shutter
Air Shutter
Adjustment Screw

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Griddle Conversion
(for models equipped with griddle)
Straight Tube Burner with Spark Ignition
Locate bag labeled Griddle Orifice.
Remove screws securing griddle venturi plate to griddle box and remove griddle venturi plate.
Remove screws securing griddle burner to burner box.
Loosen air shutter screw and adjust opening on burner to 7/16” and tighten air shutter screw.
Use a 1/2” deep socket wrench to remove orifice by turning counterclockwise.
IMPORTANT: If a valve pin is present, remove valve pin and discard.
Install orifice from bag labeled Griddle Orifice.
IMPORTANT: The orifice tip must be located 3/16” inside the burner for proper gas mixture
and combustion. The depth of the orifice can be adjusted by turning the orifice
counterclockwise (more depth) or clockwise (less depth).
NOTE: If necessary, repeat steps for 2nd burner located on 24” griddles.
Reverse procedures as needed to reassemble.
Screw (Front of Burner)
Screw (Rear of Burner)
Adjustment Screw Air Shutter

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Straight Tube Burner with Glow Bar Ignition
Remove screws securing glow bar igniter to burner box and place glow bar igniter aside.
Remove screws securing metal plate to burner box located underneath griddle burner and
remove metal plate.
Remove screws securing griddle burner to unit and remove griddle burner.
Loosen air shutter screw and adjust opening on burner to 7/16” and tighten air shutter screw.
Use a 1/2” deep socket wrench to remove orifice by turning counterclockwise.
IMPORTANT: If a valve pin is present, remove valve pin and discard.
Install orifice from bag labeled Griddle Orifice.
NOTE: If necessary, repeat steps for 2nd burner located on 24” griddles.
Reverse procedures as needed to reassemble.
Griddle Conversion
(for models equipped with griddle)
Screw (Front of Burner)
Screw (Rear of Burner)
Air Shutter
Adjustment Screw

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Grill Conversion
(for models equipped with grill)
Lift flavor grids from unit.
Lift flavor grid support from unit.
Remove screws securing rear bracket to burner box.
Remove screws securing flame shield to burner box.
Lift out left and right side burner box liners.
Remove screws securing burner to burner box.
Loosen air shutter screw and adjust opening on burner to 7/16” and tighten air shutter screw.
Remove orifice by turning counterclockwise and replace with orifice from bag labeled Grill Orifice.
IMPORTANT: The orifice tip must be located 3/16” inside the burner for proper gas mixture
and combustion. The depth of the orifice can be adjusted by turning the orifice
counterclockwise (more depth) or clockwise (less depth).
Reverse procedures as needed to reassemble.
Grill
Burner Screw (Front of Burner)
Screw (Rear of Burner)
Adjustment Screw Air Shutter

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Wok Conversion
(for models equipped with wok)
Remove center trivet and/or grates, center ring and grate support.
Lift and remove burner from unit.
Loosen air shutter screw and adjust opening on burner to 5/8” and tighten air shutter screw.
Remove orifice by turning counterclockwise and replace with orifice from bag labeled Wok
Orifice.
IMPORTANT: The orifice tip must be located 3/16” inside the burner for proper gas mixture
and combustion. The depth of the orifice can be adjusted by turning the orifice
counterclockwise (more depth) or clockwise (less depth).
Reverse procedures as needed to reassemble.
Overhead
View
Air
Shutter
Orifice

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Bake Conversion
“L” Shaped
Remove oven racks and rack supports.
Remove oven bottom by sliding toward rear of range, then lift upward.
Remove screws securing toe grille to unit.
Remove screws securing burner support bracket to frame of unit and remove burner support
bracket.
Slide bake burner to the left off of orifice and pull bake burner straight out through available
clearance.
Loosen air shutter screw and adjust opening on burner to 7/16” and tighten air shutter screw.
Remove orifice by turning counterclockwise and replace with orifice from bag labeled Oven
Burner Orifice (L-Shape).
IMPORTANT: The orifice tip must be located 3/16” inside the burner for proper gas mixture
and combustion. The depth of the orifice can be adjusted by turning the orifice
counterclockwise (more depth) or clockwise (less depth).
To reinstall burner, position rear of burner into slot on rear wall of burner box then place front of
burner onto orifice.
Reverse procedure as needed to reassemble.
Adjustment Screw Air Shutter

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Bake Conversion
“U” Shaped
Remove oven racks and rack supports.
Remove oven bottom.
Remove screws securing bake igniter to bake burner.
Remove screws securing bake burner shield to oven burner box.
Remove screws securing bake burner to oven burner box.
Loosen air shutter screw and adjust opening on burner to 3/8” and tighten air shutter screw.
Remove orifice by turning counterclockwise and replace with orifice from bag labeled Oven
Burner Orifice (U-Shape).
IMPORTANT: The orifice tip must be located 3/16” inside the burner for proper gas mixture
and combustion. The depth of the orifice can be adjusted by turning the orifice
counterclockwise (more depth) or clockwise (less depth).
Reverse procedure as needed to reassemble.
Vol
Air Shutter
Set Screw
Orifice
Hood
Air Shutter
Air Shutter
Adjustment Screw

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Rating Label Locations
When LP/Propane conversion is complete, complete the enclosed conversion label and place it
next to the rating label.
The rating label locations can be found as follows:
Professional Open Burner Range & Rangetop - On the interior left side of the burner box. To
access this label, remove the left side grates and grate support.
Professional Sealed Burner Range & Rangetop - Under the control panel.
Designer Sealed Burner Range & Rangetop - Under the control panel.

F20525F EN (061518)
Viking Range, LLC
111 Front Street
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA
[phone]
For product information,
call 1-888-845-4641