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
WARNING
Fire Risk. Explosion Risk.
• If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion or produc- tion of carbon monoxide may result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. The qualified service agency is respon- sible for the proper installation of this kit. The installation is not proper and complete until all the operation of the converted appliance is checked as specified in the manufactur- er's instructions supplied with the kit.
•This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and all appli- cable codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. (In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts installation must be performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.)
Any damaged valve components should not be installed. If a valve or regulator has been dropped or appears to have been modified, the valve or regulator should not be installed.
Tools required: #2 Phillips head screwdriver; Power drill (a 90° drill is helpful);
mm)open end wrench. Coversion component list:
• LP Burner orifice: #52DMS
• Pilot orifice
• Gas valve regulator
• Propane conversion plate
• LP label
CAUTION
The gas supply shall be shut off prior to disconnecting the electrical power before proceeding with the conversion.
PROCEDURE FOR CONVERSION:
1.Turn off gas to appliance by closing the inlet line valve.
2.Turn off power to the module and valve.
3.Remove the front door assembly, inner glass door assembly and logs.
4.To remove the burner, loosen the front screw on the pilot bracket. Slide the tab on the left side at the back of the burner out from under the pilot bracket, and out of the firebox. (Fig. 6.1)
TAB ON BACK
OF BURNER
Figure 6.1
5.Remove the inlet gas line from valve connection.
6.Remove the six hold down screws from the firebox bottom plate.
7.Disconnect the orange and green wires from the con- trol valve and lift the bottom plate and valve assembly from the appliance.
8.Remove the orange and white wires from the ignition module which is located on the control panel (see Figure 7.1 on page 31).
9.Using a #20
10.Install the new regulator along with the new rubber gasket included in the conversion kit (see Figure 6.2).
WARNING
Fire Risk.
Explosion Risk.
Gas Leak Risk.
•Rubber gasket must be seated properly on valve face.
•Do no install a valve or regulator that has been dropped.
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