
PAGE 32 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT (CONTINUED)
4Follow the directions below to remove the natural gas orifice. Apply thread sealant to the LP orifice (#49 - it has "49" stamped on it) and tighten in place with a 1/2" open end wrench. Replace the spring. Slide the adjustable shutter back in place.
a | b |
Push the adjustable shutter to the | Slide the adjustable shutter |
left, off the orifice (be careful not | down, away from the orifice. |
to bend the shutter linkage). |
|
Adjustable |
|
Shutter |
|
Orifice |
|
c
Remove the spring
Shutter Linkage
d
Use a 1/2Ó open end wrench to unscrew the orifice.
1/2" Wrench
ef
| The new LP orifice has |
| Ò49Ó stamped on it. |
| Apply thread |
49 | sealant to the |
new orifice |
prior to installation.
The old NG orifice has Ò31Ó stamped on it.
31
5
6Remove the pilot orifice following the instructions below. Replace with the propane pilot orifice. The propane conversion kit includes a .016Ó (labeled LP 16) or .011Ó (labeled LP 11) pilot orifice. The .016Ó orifice is preferred because it allows for greater pilot adjustment.
Remove the pilot
hood assembly by ![]()
unscrewing the two attachment screws.
Phillips
Screwdriver
Pull the pilot orifice
retainer and pilot orifice
upwards to remove.
Pilot Hood
Assembly
Orifice Identification:
Pilot Orifice | LP (Propane) Orifices |
| ||
|
|
|
| |
Retainer |
| L |
| L |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 |
|
| P |
| P |
Pilot Orifice |
|
|
|
|
|
|
| (preferred) | |
| NG (Natural Gas) Orifices | |||
| 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
|
| N |
| N |
(preferred)