Maintenance And Service
TO BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE AGENCY ONLY
FUEL CONVERSION:
Warning: This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency 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 production of carbon monoxide may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. 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 manufacturer’s instructions supplied with the 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 HI/LO regulator.
Step 1. Carefully inspect all parts supplied with this conversion kit. Step 2. Shut the gas supply off at the
The gas supply shall be shut off prior to disconnecting the electrical power, before proceeding with the conversion.) Step 3. Open the door by lifting the cast iron top off of the unit.
Pull the two handles straight up to unlatch the door. Using the two latches lift the door assembly straight up and out
of the unit. Swing the front doors open or remove for access the inside of the firebox.
Step 4. Change the regulator on the front of the gas valve (follow the instructions provided by S.I.T.). Step 5. To change the pilot, simply pull the pilot hood straight up to access the pilot injector. Using a
5/32 inch Allen key, remove the pilot injector.
Step 6. Install the new pilot injector supplied with this conversion kit. Simply screw the new injector inside the pilot hood and reinstall the hood by placing the hood on the assembly, line up the key way, and snap into place.
Step 7. Remove the main burner orifice with a 1⁄2 inch deep socket.
Step 8. Install the new orifice supplied. Be sure to put a bead of
Step 9. Reinstall the burner tray, log set, embers, and glass. Step 10.Open the
Step 11.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 A NAKED FLAME WHEN TESTING FOR LEAKS.
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Step 13.MAKE SURE that the sticker provided by S.I.T. is installed, to signify that the valve has been converted to a different fuel type. Also, make sure that the rating plate has a conversion label to show 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
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Conversion Kit should contain the following: |
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(1) | 50% turn down HI/LO regulator with three (3) |
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(1) | Pilot injector | (1) Burner Orifice | (NG #48 DMS; LP #57 DMS) |
Conversion instructions | Pilot Orifice | (NG 0.62 mm; LP 0.35 mm) | |
Labels to show conversion |
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