INSTALLATION

CONVERSION TO LOWER BTU RATING FOR U38

THIS CONVERSION MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED GAS FITTER IF IN DOUBT DO NOT DO THIS CONVERSION !!

LOG SET

INSTALLATION

Read the instructions below carefully and refer to the diagrams. If logs are broken do not use the unit until they are replaced.

Natural Gas Conversion Kit 730-920 Contains:

Qty. Part #

Description

1 904-240

Burner Orifice #37 (Natural Gas)

1918-034 Decal "Converted to 30,000 Btu"

1918-033 Instruction Sheet

Propane Conversion Kit 730-922 Contains:

Qty. Part # Description

1 904-390 Burner Orifice #52 (Propane)

1918-034 Decal "Converted to 30,000 Btu"

1918-033 Instruction Sheet

Burner Orifice

7)Reinstall new burner orifice (NG stamped #37 or LP stamped #52) and tighten.

Broken logs can interfere with the pilot operation.

The gas log kit contains the following:

a)

02-65

Rear Log

902-267

b)

02-56

Middle Left Log

902-230

c)

02-44

Front Left Log

902-228

d)

02-46

Left Top Log

902-231

e)

02-45

Front Right Log

902-229

f)

02-47

Center Log

902-232

g)

02-48

Middle Right Log

902-226

h)

 

Embers

902-151

i)

 

Lava

902-154

1)Shut off the gas supply.

2)Open the front door. Carefully remove the logs and lava rock.

3)Remove burner. See diagram below.

8)Reverse steps 3) and 2).

9)Adjust Vent restrictor setting: To set the Vent restriction as indicated in the diagram, simply loosen the screws and push the vent restrictor plate to the correct position. Tight- en the screws.

Unit

Btu/h

Restrictor Opening

U38

40,000

A 1-3/8" (35mm)

 

 

 

U38

30,000

B 1-1/8" (29mm)

 

 

 

Note: Use a magnetic type screwdriver if possible.

4)Unscrew the 2 Rear Log Pins and move to the front hole position.

5)Remove Rear Log Bracket and slide the Log Bracket Re- strictor between the Rear Log Brack- et and the burner, secure with the 2 screws.

Move Rear Log Pins forward to front holes.

Vent Restrictor setting at High 40,000 Btu/h

Vent Restrictor setting at Low 30,000 Btu/h

The "02" refer numbers (i.e. 02-65) are molded into the rear of each log.

1)Carefully remove the logs from the box and unwrap them. The logs are fragile, handle with care - do not force into position.

2)Sprinkle the embers on the left and right sides of the firebox base.

6)Remove burner orifice with a 1/2" wrench and discard.

10)Attach the label "This unit has been convert- ed to..." on top of the Serial # decal over the higher Btu information.

11)Check for gas leaks.

12)Check inlet and outlet pressures.

13)Check operation of flame control. Check for proper flame appearance and glow on logs.

Embers.Embers

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