Fuel Conversion
The Allagash gas stove is shipped from the factory equipped as a NATURAL GAS unit; However, the stove is shipped with the necessary gas conversion kit to convert the stove to burn propane gas. The kit contains all the necessary components needed to complete the conversion and ensure safe operation, including Conversion Notice labels that must be affixed to the stove and stove Rating Plate.
WARNING:
THE CONVERSION KIT IS TO BE INSTALLED BY AN AUTHORIZED JØTUL SERVICE TECH- NICIAN IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTION AND ALL CODES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE AU- THORITY HAVING JURISDICTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE QUALIFIED AGENCY PER- FORMING THIS WORK ASSUMES RESPONSI- BILITY FOR THIS CONVERSION.
Tools required:
• 1/4” Nut driver | • 7/16” open end wrench |
• 1/2” open end wrench | • Torx |
| screwdriver. |
Kit Contents: |
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1, Regulator Tower labeled for propane 3, Regulator Tower screws
1, Burner Orifice (1.5 mm for LPG, #38 for NG) 1, Pilot Orifice ( #30 for LPG, #51 for NG)
1, 4 mm Hex Key
Label A - to be completed and applied to the back of the stove.
Label B - apply to the stove Rating Plate.
IMPORTANT: SHUT OFF THE GAS SUPPLY AT THE MAIN SUPPLY VALVE BEFORE BEGINNING THE CONVERSION.
If a blower is installed, be sure to disconnect the power cord before proceeding with this conversion.
IN CANADA: THE CONVERSION SHALL BE CARRIED OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROVINCIAL AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDIC- TION AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIRE- MENTS OF THE
Gas Conversion Procedure
1.Turn off gas supply to the stove.
2.Open the front doors.
3.Remove the stove top plate.
4.Release the glass clips atop the stove and slowly lift glass panel up and off of the firebox.
5.Carefully remove the logs and set out of the way.
6.Remove burner tube: Lift out the log support plate. Using a ¼” nut driver remove the two screws secur- ing the burner tube (17, pg. 22) to the stove bottom. Lift out the burner tube.
7.Change the main burner orifice (32, pg 22 and Fig. 12). Using a ½” open end wrench, remove the burner orifice and replace with the appropriate orifice, supplied in the kit.
Natural gas - #38 Propane - 1.5 mm DMS
8.Adjust the air shutter on the burner tube to allow for the proper mixing of air and gas. See Fig. 12.
Natural -
NOTE: The Air Shutter should never be set LESS than 1/8” open.
Burner Tube | Air |
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| Shutter |
Burner Orifice
Figure 12. Burner Orifice and Air Shutter. Shutter is shown in the fully open position.
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