Vermont Casting DBT33 Converting the Appliance, From LP to Natural GAS or, Natural GAS to LP

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CONVERTING THE APPLIANCE

 

a) Using a suitable small screwdriver lift out the central

 

 

regulator cap from the ‘Hi - Lo’ knob on the valve.

 

FROM LP TO NATURAL GAS OR

 

 

 

b) Unscrew the exposed conversion screw.

 

NATURAL GAS TO LP.

 

 

 

c) Insert the new colour coded conversion screw. Do not

The DBT33 is convertible between Natural Gas an LP gas

 

over-tighten the screw, it must be nger tight.

 

d) Ret the regulator cap.

(and vice-versa) with the use of a conversion kit purchased

 

 

e) Mount the conversion label supplied with the conver-

seperately, see your dealer for the correct part number.

 

 

The DBT36 & 39 can only be converted from

 

sion screw to the valve in a visible position.

 

 

10. Reassemble the replace in the reverse order, except for

 

Propane to Natural gas.

 

 

 

the front glass. Leave this off until the unit has been

 

 

 

 

The conversion of this appliance from one gas

 

checked for leaks and the gas supply line has been bled.

 

 

11. After bleeding the gas line and checking for leaks with a

 

to another must be carried out by an authorized

 

 

 

soap solution, replace the front glass. Fire up the unit,

 

service provider.

 

 

 

check for ame impingement on the logs, adjusting them

1. Disconnect power to the unit and shut off the gas supply.

 

 

if necessary. Check the manifold and supply pressures

2. Remove the glass/frame assembly.

 

against the appliance specications.

3.

Carefully remove the logs & lava rock material

 

The procedure for converting from one gas to

4. Remove the screws that are holding the burner housing

 

 

another is the same regardless of the initial gas

 

in place.

 

used. The only variation is in the orice sizes

5.

Remove the burner housing. Depending on the model of

 

and component part numbers. Your authorized

 

the appliance you may have to loosen the pilot bracket

 

service provider will ensure the correct parts are

 

retaining screw/nut to allow the pilot and bracket assem-

 

used.

 

bly to tilt and give enough clearance to remove the burner

 

 

 

 

 

 

housing.

 

 

6.Remove the main burner orice and replace it with the orice supplied in the conversion kit.

7.SIT Top Convertible Pilot

Gently lift off the pilot hood from the pilot. (Do not remove the spring clip holding the hood in place). Using a correctly sized Allen key unscrew the exposed orice. Insert the new orice supplied in the kit, do not over tighten the orice. Replace the pilot hood ensuring the index tab aligns with the notch on the hood.

PSE Pilot

 

Using a suitable wrench on the hexagonal body unscrew

 

the pilot hood assembly from the pilot, do not twist the

 

hood itself. Remove the orice and replace it with the

Fig. 9

new orice supplied in the kit. Ret the pilot hood

assembly. Do not over-tighten the pilot hood. The hood

 

 

must return to its original alignment. Take care not to

 

damage the thermocouple, thermopile or igniter.

 

9.SIT 820 NOVA Gas Control Valve (Fig. 9)

a)Using a Torx T20 or slotted screwdriver, remove and save the three pressure regulator mounting screws (A), pressure regulator tower (B) and diaphragm (C).

b)Ensure the rubber gasket (D) is properly positioned and install the new Hi/Lo pressure regulator to the valve using the new screws (E) supplied with the kit. Tighten screws securely. (Reference torque - 25 in.Lb).

c)Install the enclosed identication label (F) to the valve body where it can be easily seen.

Honeywell Gas Control Valve (Fig. 10)

The Honeywell valve tted to this unit is suitable for use with LP or Natural Gas. It is converted to the required gas application by the installation of a colour coded “conversion screw”.

Fig. 10

DBT33/DBT36/DBT39

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Contents DBT33 DBT36 DBT39 Table of Contents Installation & O Perating Instructions Locating Your FireplaceFraming Dimensions Appliance DimensionsAppliance Dimensions Clearance to Combustibles MantelsHearth Framing and FinishingGAS Inlet & Manifold Pressures GAS SpecificationsFinal Finishing GAS Line Installation Remote ON/OFF SwitchInstallation Alternative Switch LocationNatural GAS to LP Converting the ApplianceFrom LP to Natural GAS or General Venting Information Termination Location Location of Vent TerminationDBT33/DBT36/DBT39 HOW to USE the Vent Graph General Information on Assembling DV ComponentsCrimped End Pipes Twist Lock PipesVertical Sidewall Applications Vertical Sidewall Installations Install restop assembly FigBelow Grade Installations Apply high temperature sealant to 4 100 mm and 7Vertical THROUGH-THE-ROOF Applications This Gas Fireplace has been approved forVertical Restrictor Plate Fitting The Restrictor PlateVertical THROUGH-THE-ROOF Installation Place replace into position7DVP3466 Crimped END Venting Components7DVP1834 Twist Lock Venting Components General Maintenance Glass CleaningGeneral Operating Instructions Glass Information Louvre RemovalInstallation of Logs Lava Rock LocationRN/RP & EN/EP Models Flame & Temperature AdjustmentFlame Characteristics Turn on all electrical power to the replace Settle on the oorTrouble Shooting the GAS Control System Pilot. If no spark to pilot, and electrode wire is properly Defective ignitor Push ButtonConnected, replace ignitor Thermopile and thermocoupleReplacement Parts List Description Parts Pictorial Optional Accessories Available EB-1 Electrical BOX FK24 Fan AssemblyMaintenance FAN KitsWiring Instructions FK12Method a Method BInstallation, refer Fig Replace the logs and frame/glass assemblyCeramic Refractory Kits Front Window ScreenModel Function/s Controlled Remote ControlsDecorative BAY Windows Page Limited Warranty & Extended Life Time Protection

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