Lodge Manufacturing GMD1-80N manual Propane Conversion, Contents Quantity NAT. to

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All installations and services must be performed by qualified service personnel.

J. PROPANE CONVERSION

Parts are included with this furnace to convert from natural to propane gas. See table 1

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 or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. The qualified service agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the proper conversion of this furnace with this kit."

The installation of this conversion kit must be done only by qualified service personnel. These instructions must be read in their entirety before converting the furnace. Follow the start-up and operation section of this manual for instructions on the test fire subsequent to this conversion. The following instructions will outline the procedure for converting the existing burner from natural to propane gas.

When making a gas conversion, it is necessary to replace and/or modify several of the existing components. Table 1, shown below, describes these components and shows the correct model or size for each type of gas, propane, or natural.

Table 1: Contents of the Thermo Pride Gas Conversion Kits

CONTENTS

QUANTITY

(NAT. TO

PROPANE)

 

 

Main Burner Orifice Diameter

3

#53 DMS

(0.0595in)

 

 

Gas Valve Pressure Regulator

 

 

Kit

1

92-0659

(White-Rodgers Part No.)

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents GAS-FIRED Furnace Safety Section Page Page Page Table of Contents Section Beginning Page Models GMD1-80N III. Furnace Specifications Model GMD1-80Blower Data Standard Chimney IV. Installation Roof JackFurnace Location Page Base Installation Page Alcove Installation Closet Installation ? Warning Hazard Combustion AIR Page GAS Piping Electrical Wiring AWG Contents Quantity NAT. to Propane ConversionManifold Removal and Orifice Change Page Initial Start UP Adjustment of Heat Input RateOperating Instructions GAS Pressure Chart for ALL GMD1-80 Model Furnaces Burner Adjustment Setting Temperature Rise Furnace Checkout ProcedurePage Installers Instructions to User VI. Starting the Unit Refer to the Troubleshooting Section of this Manual Page Diagnostic Features Power must be disconnected before servicingTurn Tstat Setting Above Room Temp Yes After GAS Valve OPENS, do the Burners IGNITE? Check ALL Electrical VIII. Dealer MaintenanceInducer Blower Assembly BurnersHeat Exchanger Inspecting the Venting SystemGASKETS/SEALING Materials House AIR BlowerOn START-UP IX. User Information Section Component Locations Inspection AreasFilter Location and Cleaning Appendix A. Replacement Parts List Page Appendix B Wiring Diagram