GE JGP989 Technical Service Manual

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– 4 –Parts IncludedPART QUANTITYBrass orifices 4Stick-on rating label 1Installation instructions 1Gas SupplyWith the installation of this conversion kit, thecooktop should operate on LP gas at 10 in. ofwater column pressure.The pressure regulator must be connected inseries with the manifold of the cooktop and mustremain in series with the supply line. For properoperation, the maximum inlet pressure to theregulator must be no more than 14 in. watercolumn pressure for LP gas.When checking the regulator, the inlet pressuremust be at least 1 in. greater than the regulatoroutput setting. If the regulator is set for 10 in. ofwater column pressure, the inlet pressure must beat least 11 in.Note: Disconnect the cooktop and the individualshutoff valve from the gas supply piping systemduring any pressure testing of that system at testpressures greater than 1/2 psig. Isolate thecooktop from the gas supply piping system byclosing the individual manual shutoff valve to thecooktop during any pressure testing of the gassupply piping system at test pressures equal to orgreater than 1/2 psig.Conversion to LP (Propane) GasNote: Before you begin, read theseinstructions completely and carefully.The cooktop is factory set for natural gasoperation. To use LP (propane) gas, the regulatorand burner orifices must be converted. The LPorifice spuds for the cooktop burners can belocated within the literature package shipped withthe unit.If you convert to LP gas, keep instructions andnatural gas orifices to convert back for use withnatural gas.Product failure due to improper installation is notcovered under the GE Appliances Warranty.WARNING: If you are using LP (propane) gas, alladjustments described in the following steps mustbe made before attempting burner adjustments orusing the cooktop.WARNING: This conversion kit shall be installedby a qualified service agency in accordance withthe manufacturer’s instructions and all applicablecodes and requirements of the authority havingjurisdiction. If the information in these instructionsis not followed exactly, a fire, explosion, orproduction of carbon monoxide may result,causing property damage, personal injury, or lossof life. The qualified service agency is responsiblefor the proper installation of this kit. The installationis not proper and complete until the operation ofthe converted appliance is checked as specified inthe manufacturer’s instructions supplied with thekit.Tools You Will NeedAdjustable wrench 9/32″ (7 mm) Nutdriver T15 Torx driverSmall, thin-blade flat screwdriver with approximately 1/8″blade width is needed to access the calibration screw.