Viking Range LPKPDR User manual
Installation Guide
LPKPDR - Universal LP Conversion Kit for
Professional & Designer Ranges/Rangetops
Table of Contents
2
Warnings
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Kit Contents
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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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