Viking Range LPKVGR LP 700 Series User manual

Viking Range, LLC
111 Front Street
Greenwood, Mississippi 38930 USA
[phone]
For product information,
call 1-888-(845-4641)
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F21388 EN (053014)
Installation Guide
LPKVGR LP Conversion Kit
for 700 Series Ranges/Rangetops

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Table of Contents IMPORTANT - Please Read and Follow!
WARNING
FIRE/EXPLOSION
HAZARD
If the information in this
guide is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
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.
CAUTION
Before placing the appliance
into operation, always check for
gas leaks with a soapy water
solution or other acceptable method.
DO NOT use an open flame to check for
leaks.
CAUTION
Be sure the electric power
is turned off at the breaker
box while the unit is being
converted.
Description Part Number Size Quantity
Front Surface Burners In bag 050299-000 #55 (1.32mm) 4
Rear Center/Right Rear Surface Burners In bag 050299-000 #58 (1.07 mm) 3
Left Rear Surface Burner In bag 050299-000 #67 (.813mm) 1
Main Oven Burner 050278-000 #51 1
Left Oven (48” only) / Griddle Burner 050297-000 #57 2
Infrared Broiler Burner 050280-000 #56 1
Front Surface Burner Venturi 050306-000 4
Conversion label PF030377 1
LPKVGR Conversion Instructions F21388 1
LP Orifice Conversion Kit Contents
Warnings.......................................................................................................................... 3
Kit Contents..................................................................................................................... 3
Regulator Conversion...................................................................................................... 4
Infrared Broiler Conversion.............................................................................................. 5
Surface Burner Conversion.............................................................................................. 6
Griddle Conversion ......................................................................................................... 8
Oven Bake Burner Conversion ........................................................................................ 9
Rating Label locations ................................................................................................... 10
NOTE: Depending on the model being converted, some of the orifices may not be used.

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Regulator Conversion
LP
Orientation
NAT
LP
Natural
Orientation
NAT
LP
Apply sideways finger pressure
to remove pin from cap.
NAT
LP
conversion
conversion
•Remove hex nut from top of regulator.
•Unsnap plastic plunger from hex nut.
•Reverse plunger and reinstall onto hex nut by
pressing firmly.
NOTE: Plunger is marked “NAT” or “LP”.
Converted fuel type will be shown on the lower
portion of plunger.
•Reinstall hex nut onto regulator in configuration
desired.
Infrared Broiler Conversion
IMPORTANT: The infrared broiler orifice must
be changed from rear of range before unit is
installed. The island trim and rear panel must be
removed to access infrared broiler.
-Locate bag labeled 050280-000
-Remove nut securing 90 degree fitting and
broiler tubing to rear of range.
-Remove orifice from 90º fitting and replace with
orifice #56 from the bag labeled 050280-000.
Reverse procedure to reassemble.
Broil Nut
NOTE: VGR748 models have two regulators. Make sure both regulators
are converted. To access second regulator, the island trim and small panel
on the back must be removed
Second regulator located behind small
panel on VGR748 Gas Ranges.
Remove rear panel to access infrared broiler orifice.

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Surface Burner Conversion
AA*A
BB*
C
Burner A #55 (1.32 mm)
Burner B #58 (1.07 mm)
Burner C #67 (.813 mm)
36” Surface Burner Orifice Locations
AA
B
C
Burner A #55 (1.32 mm)
Burner B #58 (1.07 mm)
Burner C #67 (.813 mm)
48” Surface Burner Orifice Locations
A
B
Surface Burner Conversion
Front Surface Burner Conversion
Item #1
Item #2
Item #3
Front of unit
Top View of
Venturi flange
Burner
Head
-Locate bag labeled 050299-000
-Remove screws (Item #1) with a T-20 Torx bit.
-Remove venturi flange (Item #2).
-Use a metric 10mm nut driver to remove orifice (Item
#3).
-Replace orifice with #55 from 050299-000 bag. The
orifice will have a red color code ink and 052 stamped
on the orifice.
Tech tip: Tape can be applied to the inside of the
socked to assist in the removal of the surface
burne orifices. This can prevent the orifices
from falling into the range during removal.
-After replacing the orifice, replace Item#2 venturi flange
with LP venturi flange labeled 050306-000. Note
orientation of venturi flange (refer to Top view of Venturi
flange).
-Reinstall screws and reverse procedure to reassemble.
NOTE: For proper placement of the burner head, rotate until burner head seats into groove.
Rear Surface Burner Conversion
Item #1
Item #2
Item #3
Front of unit
Top View of
Venturi flange
Burner
Head
-Locate bag labeled 050299-000
-Remove screws (Item #1) with a T-20 Torx bit.
-Remove venturi flange (Item #2).
-Use a metric 10mm nut driver to remove orifice (Item #3).
-Replace left rear orifice with #67 from 050299-000 bag.
The orifice will have a blue color code ink and 032
stamped on the orifice.
-Replace all other rear orifices with #58 from 050299-000
bag. The orifice will have a black color code ink and 042
stamped on the orifice.
Tech tip: Tape can be applied to the inside of the socked
to assist in the removal of the surface burne
orifices. This can prevent the orifices from falling
into the range during removal.
-After replacing the orifice, reinstall the current Item#2
venturi flange (it will not be replaced). Note orientation of
venturi flange (refer to Top view of Venturi flange).
-Reinstall screws and reverse procedure to reassemble.
NOTE: For proper placement of the burner head, rotate until burner head seats into groove.
(*Not applicable on
griddle models)
(*Not applicable on
griddle models)
B*
A*
(*Not applicable on
griddle models)
(*Not applicable on
griddle models)
Preparing for Top Surface Conversion
Remove all grates, grate supports, surface burner caps, and griddle
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.

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Oven Bake Burner ConversionGriddle Conversion (for models equipped with a griddle)
Adjustment
Screw Air Shutter
Screw (Front of Burner)
Screw (Rear of Burner)
-Locate bag labeled 050297-000.
-Remove griddle.
-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.
-Install orifice (#57) from bag labeled 050297-000.
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.
36” W. Oven and 48” W. Right Hand Oven Bake Burner
Adjustment
Screw Air Shutter
Air Shutter
Air Shutter
Set Screw
Orifice Hood
-Remove oven racks.
-Remove oven bottom.
-Remove scews securing bake burner to oven burner box.
-Loosen air shutter screw and adjust opening on burner to 3/8” (.95 cm) and tighten air shutter screw.
-Remove orifice by turning counter-clockwise and replace with orifice (#51) from bag labeled 050278-000.
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.
48” W. Left Hand Oven Bake Burner
Adjustment
Screw
Air Shutter
-Remove oven racks.
-Remove oven bottom.
-Remove screws securing bake burner to oven burner box.
-Loosen air shutter screw and adjust opening on burner to 3/8” (.95 cm) and tighten air shutter screw.
-Remove orifice by turning counter-clockwise and replace with orifice (#57) from bag labeled 050297-000.
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.

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Rating Label Location
When the LP/Propane conversion is complete, complete the enclosed
conversion label and place it next to the rating label.
The rating label is located under the control panel.
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