Yes this would definetly cause the pilots to go out and you should refer to your manual on changing between natural and lp gas on some units not only do you have to turn the gas regualtor and flip the small set screw to the oppisite side but most also require you to change the orifices of each burner if not then the stove will not light Ive gone through a similar situation with a viking best thing to do would be to get ahold of marcone appliance parts and have your model number as well as make of the machine handy and find out the prive of a gas-lp conversion kit. Please message me back if you have any further questions and please remember to rank how this opinion has helped in your appliance situation Thanks again
Rick
ok if you would like a direct response to your exact model please include make model and serial number and then I could also give you the part number for your conversion kit? Thanks again
Rick
hell no theres a hell of alot more then four screws in the conversion kit you ever see a viking conversion kit they come with all new orifices and different burners as well sec imm gonna look up the number for the kit for ya brb high end never comes with only four screws
rick
without the model number it wont give me the kit number i punched in the serial many times keeps asking for model number you can call imperial toll free at 1800 343 7790 and ask to speak to one of there techs and they will also be able to look up your serial number to cross referance your conversion kit. I 've had the fun job of converting a wolf range before as well as many vikings hi end ranges never require change 4 bolts its alot more work then that so call imperial and they will give you full list of everything that has to be replace hope this helps bro. If you have any further questions message me back or if you find the model number and would like me to find the part for you Thanks again.
Rick
heres a parts list i got off there site as well http://imperialrange.com/parts.html you should be able to download to have a look as well on the ir8 series that guy that you bought the range off reminds me of an old boss i used to work for located in the north east lol take care bro
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I would like to know about the flame charecteristics of your oven burners,If they are nice pointed blue flame with just a small amount of yellow then they are probably ok. If the main burners did not have the proper sized orifices they would have almost no flame at all. L.P. runs at a much higher pressure than nat. gas so it has much smaller orifices.
It's possible that the orifices on the pilots were not changed.
I think if it was me I would have a trained tech. check your oven and make sure gas pressures are where they should be. I hope this is of some help to you. Thanks
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I would really like a response directed specifically to the Imperial IR-8 double oven and range. I suspect the individual who sold the unit to the current owner did a partial conversion given that everything other than the pilots appears to work alright. Never the less because I can see G-LP on the body of the regulators I am uncomfortable with the situation from a safety perspective and am inclined to do a complete Imperial packaged conversion simply to insure all bases are covered. Nevertheless, I appreciate the input from the previous expert
Here are the specifics Rick~
The unit is an Impirial IR-8, circa 1997, S/N 05370206, LPG, Man. Pressure 10.0 W.C. and eventhough the seller tells the owner it was converted to Natural Gas, I am unconvinced. I also know that the Manifold Pressure for a Natural Gas application should be 5.0 W.C. Am I correct in assuming that you would recommend a complete factory authorized conversion as opposed to any half measures based on a sellers claims? Apparently the seller has told the owner that only four screws need to be adjusted. I am, again, unconvinced but I am bucking the owners adversion to spending money.
That will work Rick, Thank You Big-Time. I know the dude that sold that oven pulled a fast one on the owner and now he trying to dodge taking responsibility for putting it in proper order. The Imperial identification plate doesn?t have a model number beyond IR-8 and the year 1997. Every ID plate I?ve ever seen with a serial number on it had everything concerning the make and model at the same place. I appreciate the backup on this problem because the owner was skeptical that the seller had done him wrong. Since ya?al backed up what I was essentially saying he is seeing the writing on the wall. And, he will now spring for the cost of buying the conversion kit and won?t have to keep relighting his pilots (or rebuilding a burned up restaurant). I?ll drop you an update as the situation develops. Cadabrador AKA David
Thanks for the feedback. The flames look great just as you described; however, I am also sure the pilots were not changed out and when the main burners kick in the pressure available to the pilots drops thereby causing them to extinguish. Thanks again. The info ya'al supplied gives me the back up I needed to urge the buyer to slam the seller for misrepresenting the extent of the conversion he claimed was done.
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