Maintenance And Service
b)Push the slider, with your finger or flat head screwdriver, to the left if it is to be set for natural gas or to the right for propane (see to Figure 24).
c)Turn the pilot head a 1⁄4 turn clockwise; back to its original position.
7.Convert the gas regulator:
a)If unit is installed, pull
Figure 23: Turn Pilot Head.
the Sonnet out from the fireplace. |
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Ensure you do not damage any of the |
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venting or the unit itself. |
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b) Using a 7/8” wrench, remove the |
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brass nut at the back left of the unit |
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(shown in Figure 25). A small black |
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spring depressor is clipped into the |
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back of the brass nut. |
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c) Set the black spring depressor |
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according to the gas used. The black |
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spring depressor has two (2) teeth at Figure 25: Remove Brass Cap. | Figure 26: Set Gas Type for |
each end that fit in to the brass nut but | Valve. |
only one end has a larger disc. If the disc sits inside the cap then the valve is set for natural gas and if the disc is pointing out then the valve is set for propane (see Figure 26).
d)Reinstall the spring depressor and brass nut onto the unit.
e)Install the unit back into the fireplace. Check the venting and the unit itself are correctly installed.
8.Reinstall the burner (reversing the procedure in step 4), log set & embers (refer to SECONDARY INSTALLATION - INSTALLING LOG SET AND EMBERS), and glass door. Note: When installing the burner, the venturi shutter rod should slip into the venturi shutter adjustment hole.
Warning: Never run the unit without the glass door installed.
9.Open the
10.Use a small brush to apply a warm soapy water solution to all gas connections (use 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. Check the gas pressure of the appliance, refer to INITIAL INSTALLATION - GAS
LINE CONNECTION and Table 6.
11.Reconnect the electrical power to the unit.
12.Light the pilot and check for proper flames (see Figure 8). Light the burner in both the “HI” and “LO” positions to verify proper burner ignition and operation and proper flame appearance. The amount of air to the venturi may need to be adjusted using the rod under the firebox. Pull the rod forward for more air or push it in for less air (see Figure 7). Also refer to Figure 77 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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