Empire Comfort Systems L)N-1, BVD34FP50, BVP42FP32, BVD34FP30

STANDING PILOT PROPANE/LP GAS CONVERSION

"B-VENT" FIREPLACES

Model	Conversion Kit Model
	(Part Number)
BVD34FP3 SERIES	BVCK34P (19160)
BVD36FP3 SERIES	BVCK36P (19161)
BVP42FP3 SERIES	BVCK42P (19162)

FOR CONVERSION TO LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS

WARNING

This conversion kit is to be installed by an Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. dealer (or other qualiﬁed agency1)* in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or property damage. The qualiﬁed agency performing this work assumes responsibility for this conversion.

1National Fuel Gas Code Z223.1 (Latest Edition), Natural Gas and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1

*The term "qualiﬁed agency" means any individual, ﬁrm, corporation or company which either in person or through a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a) the installation of gas piping or (b) the connection, installation repair, or servicing of equipment, who is experienced in such work, familiar with all precautions required, and has complied with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.

PARTS LIST

Conversion Kit	BVCK34P	BVCK36P	BVCK42P
Model

Part	Kit No. 19160	Kit No. 19161	Kit No. 19162	Quantity
Description				Supplied
Fireplace	BVD34FP3	BVD36FP3	BVP42FP3
	SERIES	SERIES	SERIES
Pilot Oriﬁce	#35 (R-7658)	#35 (R-7658)	#35 (R-7658)	1
Main Burner	P-289	P-208	P-250	1
Oriﬁce	1.35mm	1.45mm	1.65mm
Dexen 10" w.c.	R-7548	R-7548	R-7548	1
Regulator
Gas Conversion	2139	2139	2139	1
Label

Gas input for "B-Vent" ﬁreplace converted to Liqueﬁed Petroleum Gas:

BVD34FP3 SERIES	21,000 BTU per hour
BVD36FP3 SERIES	25,000 BTU per hour
BVP42FP3 SERIES	30,000 BTU per hour

The "B-Vent" ﬁreplace when converted to LP Gas will have manifold pressure of 10.0" w.c. at the valve outlet with the inlet pressure to the valve from a minimum of 10.8" w.c., for the purpose of input adjustment, to a maximum of 14.0" w.c.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONVERSION

T O L I P

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CHECK SAFETY SHUTDOWN PERFORMANCE

WARNING

Perform the safety shutdown test any time work is done on a gas system to avoid the possibility of ﬁre or explosion with property damage, personal injury or loss of life.

SAFETY SHUTDOWN SYSTEM

Continuous Ignition Systems

1.Place gas control knob in Pilot position. Main burner should go off and pilot should remain lit.

2.Extinguish pilot ﬂame. Pilot gas ﬂow should stop within 3 minutes. Safety shutoff of pilot gas proves complete shutdown since safety shutoff valve blocks ﬂow of gas to main burner and pilot.

3.Wait 5 minutes, then relight pilot burner and operate system through one complete cycle to make sure all controls operate properly.

1.If the ﬁreplace is installed, turn off gas and electric supply before making the gas conversion.

2.Identify the fireplace model to be converted, and read all instruction steps prior to converting the gas valve.

3.Remove all logs from the burner assembly.

4.Open the sliding valve access door.

5.Depress and turn the gas cock dial to the "OFF" position.

VALVE CONVERSION

6.Remove two (2) screws, regulator, and gasket from gas valve control body.

7.Install the new gasket, regulator, and gasket from gas valve control body.

BURNER ORIFICE CONVERSION - Tube style burners

8a. On models BVD(34,36)FP3 series ﬁreplaces, you will have a U-shaped burner tube. To gain access to the main oriﬁce, simply bend over the small retainer tab located at the front right end of the tube using pliers.

9a. Remove the 1/4" long screw from the air shutter at the left end of the tube.

10a. Pull up on the back of the burner and rotate forward to gain access to the main oriﬁce. Remove the oriﬁce and replace with the LP oriﬁce designated in the oriﬁce reference chart. Secure the new oriﬁce.

11a. Pivot the burner tube back down in its original position mating with the air shutter, and reinstall the 1/4" long screw. Set the air shutter opening in accordance with the dimension shown in the reference chart for the appropriate model ﬁreplace.

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BVD34FP50, BVP42FP52, BVP42FP32, BVD34FP30, BVD36FP52 specifications

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