PROPANE CONVERSION
PROPANE CONVERSION PROCEDURE (Only required if Propane gas is used)
This appliance is designed to operate on natural gas, or propane (LP). It is factory set for use with natural gas and requires field conversion for use with propane. The use of other fuels or combination of fuels will degrade the performance of this system and may be dangerous.
The conversion kit provided with this appliance contains components required to convert this appliance from use with natural gas to use with propane (LP) Gas. All of the components in the propane conversion kit must be in- stalled in order for the appliance to operate safely on propane.
Installation Tools / Supplies 7/16” Open end wrench Small standard screwdriver
Pipe sealant compound (must be rated for use with LPG gas)
Parts List
•Propane RB Regulator conversion screw (Red indicates LP gas)
•Burner Orifice (If you are at an elevation above 4500 feet do not use the orifice provided in this kit. Contact your gas supplier to obtain a smaller orifice)
•Pilot Orifice
•Label, Converted to (LP) Propane – Affix to valve
•Label, Converted to (LP) Propane – Affix to stove body
Avertissement: cet équipement de conversion sera in- stallé par une agence qualifiée de service confor- mément aux instructions du fabricant et toutes exi- gences et codes applicables de l’autorisés avoir la ju- ridiction. Si l’information dans cette instruction n’est pas suivie exactement, un feu, explosion ou production de protoxyde de carbone peut résulter le dommages causer de propriété, perte ou blessure personnelle de vie. L’agence qualifiée de service est esponsable de l’installation propre de cet équipment. L’installation n’est pas propre et compléte jusqu’à l’opération de l’appareil converti est chéque suivant les critères établis dans les instructions de propriétaire provisionnées avec l’équipement.
IN CANADA:
The conversion shall be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the provincial authorities having jurisdiction and in accordance with the requirements of the
La conversion devra être effectuée conformément aux recommandations des autorités provinciales ayant ju- ridiction et conformément aux exigences du code d’installation
PROPANE Conversion Procedure
1.Turn off Gas - Turn gas control knob to the off posi- tion, and shut off the gas supply to the valve. If nec- essary, disconnect appliance from gas supply.
2.Caution: The gas supply shall be shut off prior to disconnecting the electrical power, before proceed- ing with the conversion. Unplug blower power cord.
3.If the installation is at an elevation below 4500 feet, proceed to step 4. If you are at an elevation above 4500 feet, do not use the orifice provided in this kit. Contact your gas supplier to obtain a smaller orifice).
4.Burner Orifice Installation Procedure:
a.Remove glass door.
b.Remove logs, burner cover, and burner.
c.Use a 7/16”
d.Replace the burner orifice with the appropriate burner orifice (see instruction #3).
e.Use pipe sealing compound rated for LP gas. BE VERY CAREFUL THAT THE PIPE COMPOUND DOES NOT GET INSIDE OF THE ORIFICE (THIS COULD RESULT IN PLUGGING OF THE ORIFICE). Using a 7/16”
5.Adjust primary air shutter. Burner Air Shutter open- ing to be: Natural Gas – 1/2 open, Propane 3/4 open. Some adjustment from standard may be nec- essary for the desired flame characteristics (see Burner Flame Appearance, page 15).
6.Replace Pilot Orifice - Using a 7/16”
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