Thermador PALPKITHC Bedienungsanleitung
LP GAS CONVERSION
INSTRUCTIONS
For Thermador Professional® Cooktops and
Dual Fuel Ranges
INSTRUCTIONS DE
CONVERSION DE GAZ LP
Pour toutes les cuisinières mixtes
Thermador Professional®
INSTRUCCIONES DE
CONVERSION DE GAS LP
Para Parillas y Estufas de Todo Tipo de Gas
Thermador Professional®
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Modèle /
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PALPKITHC
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This Thermador Appliance is made by
BSH Home Appliances Corporation
5551 McFadden Ave.
Huntington Beach, CA 92649
Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Conversion Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Table 1: Conversion Kit Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Table 2: LP Orifice Conversion Chart (by Model Number) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Replacing Burner Orifices in Cooktop / Rangetop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Accessing the Gas Regulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Converting the Gas Regulator to LP Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Setting Manual Valve Screws for the Star®Burners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Check for Gas Leaks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Burner Testing and Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Final Step—Placement of LP Conversion Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
English 1
Safety
Important Safety
Instructions
PLEASEREADENTIREINSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE PROCEEDING
Natural Gas to Propane (LP) Gas Conversion Kit for
Thermador Professional®Cooktops and Dual Fuel
Ranges
FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY
IMPORTANT:
Only a qualified service technician or installer should make
this conversion.
INSTALLER:
Please leave these Conversion Instructions with this unit
for the owner.
OWNER:
Please retain these instructions for future reference.
Contains Star®Burner orifices for proper conversion to
Propane Gas operation for all burners in cooktop or
rangetop section of the following series models.
Save the natural gas parts for possible conversion from LP
back to the natural gas in the future.
This kit is used to convert Thermador Professional®
Cooktops and PRO-HARMONY™ Dual-Fuel Ranges from
natural gas to Propane (LP) Gas operation. This kit cannot
be used to convert older models of Thermador Professional
cooktops or ranges (see TABLE 2). This kit cannot be used
to convert Thermador Professional®All Gas Ranges, oven
burners, or any other brand of appliance.
CAUTION:
Disconnect gas and electric power before
making conversion. Before turning power ON,
be sure that all controls are in the OFF position.
To the Service Agent:
It is important that you know the following BEFORE you
begin the gas conversion of the appliance.
• Confirm that the Propane (LP) Gas supply system is
available and ready to use. This is particularly
important for new construction.
• You must plan for sufficient time and resources to
perform the LP conversion process properly and
completely before leaving the job site. Every step
described in these instructions must be performed to
safely convert the appliance for proper operation on
Propane Gas. INCOMPLETE OR INADEQUATE GAS
CONVERSION OF THE APPLIANCE CAN CREATE A
SAFETY HAZARD.
WARNING:
This conversion kit shall 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.
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California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act (Proposition 65) Notice:
WARNING:
This product contains or, through ordinary use
for its intended purpose, facilitates emission of a
chemical or chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and/or birth defects
or other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure to these chemicals:
1. Perform the LP conversion according to the
instructions in this manual.
2. The conversion and adjustment to the burners should
be done by a certified installer or agency to ensure
proper combustion.
3. Always operate the unit according to the instructions
provided with your Range or Cooktop.
4. Ensure proper ventilation with an open window or use
a ventilation fan or hood when cooking with Gas.
Conversion Instructions
Before You Begin
CAUTION:
Before proceeding with the conversion, shut off
the gas supply to the appliance prior to
disconnecting the electrical power.
Tools Needed:
• Scissors
• 7mm -or- 9/32” socket with 1/4” driver & extension
• T-30 -or- T-27 Torx driver
• 4mm hex Allen wrench
• Large, slotted screwdriver, 0.40” X .050” blade
• Extra large, slotted screwdriver, 0.60” X .060” blade
• 7/8” wrench -or- 7/8” socket & drive
• T-20 Torx driver
• Precision screwdriver, 1/8” X .020” blade
• Soap & water mixture -or- leak-check solution CAUTION:
When connecting the unit to propane gas, make
certain the propane gas tank is equipped with its
own high pressure regulator. The maximum gas
pressure to this appliance is not to exceed 14.0
inches water column from the propane gas tank
regulator.
Table 1: Conversion Kit Contents
Description Service
Number Quantity
PALPKITHC
Instructions 553122 1
Foam Tape, 1” piece 418145 1
Propane Conversion
Label 418146 1
Plastic Bag 418148 1
Star Burner Jet
Orifice 617163 6
This Propane Conversion Kit contains the quantities of
parts indicated above; however, some orifices will not be
used depending upon the size of the appliance being
converted to LP Gas. Refer to TABLE 2 for a list of
appropriate quantity of orifices to be used for each
model.
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When properly converted using the prescribed LP orifices,
the burners will operate at the following flow rates using
Propane (LP) Gas:
•Star
®Burners — 15,000 BTU/hr. [4.39 kW] each, using
1.15mm orifices.
WARNING:
NEVER leave the gas conversion partially
completed. If the appliance is operated while the
gas conversion is incomplete, high levels of
carbon monoxide may be emitted, or a fire or
explosion may occur.
WARNING:
If the Natural Gas orifices are left in place while
attempting to operate the appliance using
Propane (LP) Gas, at the higher pressure
setting for LP Gas, the burners will produce
large flames which may emit high levels of
carbon monoxide into the room, or a fire or
explosion may occur.
High Altitude:
For safe LP conversion of an appliance for use at higher
elevations, consult the local gas company for their
recommendations for correct orifice sizes and any other
necessary adjustments that will provide proper gas
combustion at high altitudes.
Replacing Burner Orifices in
Cooktop / Rangetop
NOTICE:
After the replacement of each orifice, and before
reassembly of the burner, perform a brief gas leakage
check of the orifice and associated fittings, per the "Check
for Gas Leaks" section of these instructions.
Replace the Star®Burner orifices—all
models:
• Cut a 3/8” long piece of the adhesive foam strip
supplied in the kit and place over the edge of the
socket driver used to replace the Star Burner orifices,
as shown. The foam piece helps to retain the orifice in
the end of the socket, so it will not fall inside the
appliance during orifice removal or installation.
Table 2: LP Orifice Conversion Chart
(by Model Number)
Appliance Model Numbers Star Burners
Jet Orifice
(# 617163)
Pro Cooktops:
PCG304G 4 each — 1.15mm
PCG366G 6 each — 1.15mm
PCG364GD* 4 each — 1.15mm
PCG486GD* 6 each — 1.15mm
PRO-HARMONY™ Dual-Fuel Ranges:
PRD304GH 4 each — 1.15mm
PRD366GH 6 each — 1.15mm
PRD364GDH* 4 each — 1.15mm
PRD486GDH* 6 each — 1.15mm
NOTE:
* Model numbers with letter "D" have an Electric
Griddle—which do not require conversion to gas.
Foam Strip
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• Use a 7mm -or- 9/32” socket with 1/4” driver &
extension to reach down through the venturi and
remove the Natural Gas orifice from the burner’s jet
holder.
• Replace each star burner jet orifice with one of the
1.15mm, LP jets supplied in the kit. These are sized for
the Star Burners to produce 15,000 BTU/hr. [4.39 kW]
flow rate using Propane (LP) Gas.
• Perform a brief gas leakage test of each orifice and
associated supply tube fittings, per the “Check for Gas
Leaks” section of these instructions. Proper access to
the burner’s jet holder can be accomplished after main
top removal — see following section “Accessing the
Gas Regulator” for instructions on how to remove the
main top and shields.
• Each orifice is stamped “115” (1.15mm orifice
diameter), as shown.
Accessing the Gas Regulator
All dual-fuel range models and cooktop models have the
gas regulator located inside the cooktop/rangetop, under
the left side of the main top.
• The gas regulator is located inside the cooktop area,
typically near the left-rear corner.
• Remove the cooking grates.
• Remove Star Burner caps, and then remove the two
Torx screws from each burner base using a T-27 or
T-30 driver.
Foam Strip
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• Disconnect the female terminal on the spark wire from
the male terminal on the electrode for each burner.
Important:
The locking tab on the female connector must be
depressed to release from the terminal on the electrode.
• Using a 4mm hex wrench, remove the screw attaching
each of the burner pedestals.
• With the burner assemblies removed, the main top is
ready to be lifted off of the appliance.
• An Allen Wrench or similar item can be used as a hook
to lift the main top up, sufficient for removal.
• Remove the shield under the main top, to access the
components underneath.
• The gas regulator is located near the left rear corner,
inside the top area of the appliance.
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NOTE:
Fallen burner orifices left from the replacement process,
can be retrieved during this step.
Converting the Gas Regulator
to LP Operation
WARNING:
If the Natural Gas orifices are left in place while
attempting to operate the appliance using
Propane (LP) Gas, at the higher pressure
setting for LP Gas, the burners will produce
large flames which may emit high levels of
carbon monoxide into the room, or a fire or
explosion may occur. All orifice replacements for
LP operation should be performed prior to
regulator conversion.
Harper-Wyman and Maxitrol are the two brands of gas
regulators that can be used on Thermador Professional®
products.
Harper-Wyman regulator conversion:
• Use a large, slotted screwdriver, with .40” X .050”
blade, to remove conversion cap.
• Using a large screwdriver, press down on conversion
cap and rotate counter-clockwise to release bayonet
mount.
• Flip the conversion cap over to show the recessed
side. “LP” will show at the bottom of the recess.
• Use an extra large, slotted screwdriver, with .60” X
.060” blade, to re-install LP cap.
• Re-insert cap in top of the regulator with recess up,
“LP” visible. Press down and rotate clockwise to lock
cap position.
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Maxitrol regulator conversion:
• Remove conversion cap with a 7/8” socket or wrench.
• Snap-out stem from bottom of the cap, flip stem over to
show “LP” end, and snap stem back into the cap, as
shown.
• Re-install conversion cap —configured for LP gas—
back into top of the Maxitrol regulator.
Setting Manual Valve Screws
for the Star®Burners
Screw driver for valve screw setting:
A precision screwdriver with high-strength blade, similar to
the *Wiha no. 26033, with 1/8" [3.0mm] wide, .020"
[0.50mm] thickness tip, shown below, should be used to
reposition the bypass screws for minimum flow settings on
manual valves.
*Used by permission from Wiha Quality Tools division of Willi
Hahn Corporation USA.
Flip Stem
Valve Screw
English 8
Setting valve screws on
PRO-HARMONY™ Dual-Fuel Ranges
-and- Pro Cooktops:
• Remove knob from the valve stem by slowly pulling
knob straight out, away from control panel.
• Remove the bezel-mounting screw located to the right
of the valve stem, using a T-20 Torx driver.
• To engage the valve screw, insert the precision
screwdriver with 1/8” blade into the hole in the bezel
created by removal of the mounting screw.
• Turn the valve screw clockwise just until "bottom out"
position is reached. DO NOT over-tighten the valve
screw.
NOTE:
• It is necessary that the two valves for XLO operation
(farthest left on control panel) are in the OFF position
for proper access to the valve screws through
clearance holes in the XLO potentiometers.
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