KitchenAid KFGR271SSS Gas Grill User Manual


 
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Gas Supply Requirements
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
IMPORTANT: This installation must conform with all local codes
and ordinances. In the absence of local codes, installation must
conform with American National Standard National Fuel Gas
Code ANSI Z223.1 -latest edition or CAN/CGA B149.1 -latest
edition.
IMPORTANT: Grill must be connected to a regulated gas supply.
Input ratings shown on the model/serial rating plate are for
elevations up to 2,000 feet (610 m). For elevations above 2,000
feet (610 m), ratings are reduced at a rate of 4% for each 1,000
feet (305 m) above sea level. Orifi ce conversion is required.
Contact KitchenAid Assistance Center.
Refer to the model/serial rating plate for information on the type
of gas that can be used. If this information does not agree with
the type of gas available, check with your local gas supplier.
No attempt shall be made to convert the grill from the gas
specifi ed on the model/serial rating plate for use with a different
gas type without consulting the serving gas supplier. The
conversion kits specifi ed must be used.
L.P. GAS:
Operating pressure: 11 inches (27.9 cm) W.C.
Supply pressure: 11 to 14 inches (27.9 to 35.5 cm) W.C.
NATURAL GAS:
Set pressure: 4 inches (10.2 cm) W.C.
Supply pressure: 7-14 inches (17.8 cm to 35.5 cm) W.C.
maximum.
L.P. gas from a local L.P. gas supply:
IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes,
or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 -latest edition. The qualifi ed L.P. gas
technician shall provide the L.P. gas supply to the selected grill
location in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI
Z223.1/NFPA 54 and local codes.
Natural gas conversion:
Conversion must be made by a qualifi ed gas technician. The
qualifi ed natural gas technician shall provide the natural gas
supply to the selected grill location in accordance with the
National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 -latest edition, and
local codes. For conversion to Natural gas, the Natural gas
conversion kit must be used.
IMPORTANT: The gas installation must conform with local codes,
or in the absence of local codes, with the National Fuel Gas Code,
ANSI Z223.1/NFPA 54 -latest edition.
To convert to Natural gas, the Natural Gas Conversion
Kit No. 4396312 must be used. Follow Instructions included with
the kit.
rear of grill
1/2
grill
gas pipe
Line pressure testing:
Testing above 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa) or 14 inches (35.5 cm) W.C.
(gauge):
The grill and its individual shutoff valve must be disconnected
from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing
of that system at test pressures greater than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
Testing below 1/2 psi (3.5 kPa) or 14 inches (35.5 cm) W.C.
(gauge) or lower:
The grill must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by
closing its individual manual shutoff valve during any pressure
testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal
to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).
Portable Outdoor Grills
L.P. Gas:
This grill is equipped for use with an L.P. gas fuel tank. It is design-
certifi ed by CSA International for local L.P. gas supply or for
Natural gas with appropriate conversion.
WARNING
Explosion Hazard
Use a new CSA International approved “outdoor”
gas supply line.
Securely tighten all gas connections.
If connected to LP, have a qualified person make sure
gas pressure does not exceed 11” (28 cm) water
column.
Examples of a qualified person include:
licensed heating personnel,
authorized gas company personnel, and
authorized service personnel.
Failure to do so can result in death, explosion, or fire.