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W415-0583 / D / 07.24.07
CONVERSION KIT
This conversion kit shall be installed by a
qualifi ed 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 instruction
is not followed exactly, a fi re, explosion or pro-
duction of carbon monoxide may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
The qualifi ed service agency is responsible for
the proper installation of this kit. The installation
is not proper and complete until the operation of
the converted appliance is checked as specifi ed
in the owner instructions supplied with the kit.
1. “CAUTION”
Before proceeding
with conversion, the
gas supply must
be shut off prior to
disconnecting the
electric power.
2. Remove the
optional front by
lifting it up and away
from the front of the
fi replace. (Fig. 1)
PILOT
HOOD
PILOT
INJECTOR
SITFig. 3
Fig.1
3. Remove the glass
door by pulling the two
latch handles located
along the top front edge
forward and then lift the
hook out from the slot
in the door frame, to
release the top of the
door. Next, pivot the
door forward until the
top edge of the door
clears the front of the
fi replace. Grip the sides
of the door & lift the door
out from the retainer
along the bottom. (Fig.
1)
4. Remove the control
panel cover. (Fig. 2)
5. Remove the bowl and rockset exposing the pilot assembly.
6. Using a deep 9/16” socket wrench, remove the main burner
orifi ce. A 7/8” back-up wrench must be used on the manifold,
located below the housing to ensure that the aluminium tubing
does not twist or kink. Replace the burner orifi ce supplied using
pipe thread compound.
7. Remove the burner hood
from the pilot assembly by
pulling vertically. Use a 5/32”
allen key to unscrew the
injector. Replace the pilot
injector with the one supplied.
Replace the pilot hood onto
the assembly ensuring key
position for proper alignment.
8. Before replacing the burner
assembly, adjust the burner
shutter opening to 1/2” for propane and 1/16” for natural gas.
9. Replace and re-secure the burner assembly, ensuring that the
venturi fi ts over the burner orifi ce.
10. To convert the main valve to the desired fuel, follow the instructions
that are supplied with the SIT regulator assembly kit.
11. The conversion data label must be fi lled out and attached adjacent
to the valve.
12. Turn on the gas supply and check for gas leaks by brushing on
a soap and water solution. Do not use open fl ame.
13. Refer to page 28 for min and max pressures and instructions
for checking proper pressures. Replace the front portion of the air
defl ector and install the logs.
14. Then light the pilot and main burner to ensure that the gas lines
have been purged and that the fi replace is operating properly at
26,000 BTU’s for both fuels.
15. Re assemble the remaining components & turn on the electrical
supply to the fi replace.
Purge all gas lines with the glass door open.
Assure that a continuous fl ow is at the burner before closing
the door.
CURVED
DECORATIVE
PANEL
BURNER
BOTTOM
BURNER
BASE
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Requi
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CONTROL PANEL
CONTROL PANEL
Closing the air shutter
will cause a more yellow
flame, but can lead to
carboning. Opening the
air shutter will cause a
more blue fl ame, but can
cause fl ame lifting from the burner ports. The fl ame may not
appear yellow immediately; allow 15 to 30 minutes for the
fi nal fl ame colour to be established.
AIR
SHUTTER
OPENING
FIGURE 62
VENTURI ADJUSTMENT
Air Shutter Openings
LP
1/2”