Maintenance And Service
7.Convert the SIT gas valve:
a)Remove the black protection cap from the HI/LO knob by hand shown in Figure 8.
b)Insert a 5/32” or 4 mm Allen wrench into the hexagonal
c)Check that the screw is clean and if necessary remove dirt.
d)Flip the screw (refer to Figure 10).
e)Using the Allen wrench as shown in Figure 9, rotate the screw clockwise until a torque of 9 inch lbs. WARNING! Do not over tighten the screw. It is recommended that you grip the wrench by the short side.
Figure 9: Removing valve
screw.
f)Verify that if the conversion is from NG to LPG, the screw must be
Figure 10: Flip valve
screw.
g)
8.Reinstall the burner, brick panels, log set, embers, and glass door. Also
refer to SECONDARY INSTALLATION - INSTALLING LOG SET AND EMBERS. When
is similar to what is shown in Figure 12. On some units you will need to pay special attention when installing the burner that the venturi adjustment rod is properly installed into the venturi adjustment piece welded to the burner venturi tube
9.Reconnect the main gas line if it was disconnected and open the
10.Use a small brush to apply a warm soapy water solution to all gas connections (use a half dish soap and half warm water). If a gas leak is present, bubbling will occur. Gas leaks can be repaired by using an approved pipe thread sealant or approved Teflon tape. NEVER USE AN OPEN FLAME WHEN TESTING FOR LEAKS.
11.Reconnect the electrical power to the unit.
Figure 12: Burner to pilot hood
relationship.
12.Relight the main burner in both the “HI” and “LO” positions to verify proper burner ignition and operation and proper flame appearance. Also refer to SECONDARY INSTALLATION - LOG SET AND EMBERS INSTALLATION for a flame appearance picture.
13.MAKE SURE that the conversion label is installed on or close to the rating label to signify that the unit has been converted to a different fuel type.
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