6 Gas Information
A. Fuel Conversions
Before making gas connections ensure that appliance be- ing installed is compatible with the available gas type.
Any natural or propane gas conversions necessary to meet the appliance and locality needs must be made by a qualified technician using Hearth & Home Technologies specified and approved parts.
B. Converting to LP Gas
Note: Gas conversions should only be performed by a qualified service person, and/or where required by state and local codes, licensed installer/service technician. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
With a 5/8 in. wrench remove the orifice retaining nut. Replace with the appropriate orifice (.063 LP / .106 NG).
Figure 6.2
Kit contents: Replacement orifice; replacement pilot injector; valve regulator; conversion label.
Tools required: Power drill (a 90° handle is helpful); #2 Phillips bit; 5/32 in. (4 mm) Allen wrench; 5/8 in. (16 mm) open end wrench.
Remove logs and refractory support covers from the burner pan. Remove the two screws that secure the burner pan to the burner support with the screwdriver. Lift burner up and out of the firebox opening.
Remove the pilot hood and set aside.
Figure 6.3
Note: Do not remove retaining clip from the pilot hood.
Using a 5/32 in. (4 mm) Allen wrench, remove the pilot injector and replace with an appropriate injector (#35 LP / #62 NG).
Figure 6.1
Figure 6.4
Reinstall burner and secure with the two screws previ- ously removed.
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