Initial Installation
FUEL CONVERSION:
WARNING: This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service technician 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, explosion or CO poisoning may result. The qualified service agency is responsible for the proper installation of this kit. The installation is not proper or complete until the operation of the converted appliance is checked as specified in the owner’s conversion kit.
Please read and follow these instructions. Also please read the instruction guidelines provided by S.I.T on how to remove and install the
STEP 1. Carefully inspect all parts supplied with this conversion kit. STEP 2. Shut the gas off and disconnect the main gas line from the unit.
STEP 3. Open the door by unscrewing the 1⁄2” bolt on the right hand side of the stove. Lift door off the hinges mounted on the
STEP 4. Carefully remove the log set and ember material if they are installed.
STEP 5. Remove the two (2)
STEP 7. To change the pilot, pull the pilot hood straight up to access the pilot injector, using a 5/32” Allen key, remove the pilot injector.
STEP 8. Install new pilot injector supplied with the conversion kit. Screw the new injector inside the pilot assembly and
STEP 9. Remove the two (2) main burner orifices using a 1⁄2” deep socket.
STEP 10. Install the two (2) new orifices supplied making sure that the orifices are in the correct location. Be sure to put a bead of pipe thread sealant or approved Teflon tape on the orifices before installing them into the burner assembly.
STEP 11.
STEP 12. Reconnect the gas line to the unit. Do a leak check using soap and water solution or an approved method on the gas supply and the pilot tubing.
STEP 13.
STEP 14. MAKE SURE that the sticker provided by S.I.T is installed to signify that this valve has been converted to a different type of fuel. Also make sure that the rating plate has a conversion label to show that this unit has been converted to a different fuel type.
A VISUAL CHECK OF THE REGULATOR KNOB IS NECESSARY TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE REGULATOR IS THE CORRECT PART. A 50% TURN DOWN REGULATOR WILL HAVE ONLY ONE CORNER ON THE KNOB.
1 | - 50% turn down | Table 5: Orifice Information. |
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Pilot Orifice | .62 mm |
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1 | - pilot injector |
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Burner Orifice Front | #48 DMS |
| #55 DMS | ||
2 | - Main orifice |
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Burner Orifice Rear | #43 DMS |
| #54 DMS | ||
Labels to show conversion. |
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Venturi Setting Front | 1⁄8” min. |
| 3/16” min. | ||
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| Venturi Setting Rear | 3/16” min. |
| 1⁄2” Min |
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