F
UEL
C
ONVERSION
:
Warning: A qualified service technician, in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions as well as all applicable authority having jurisdiction, shall install
this conversion kit. If the information in these instructions is not followed
exactly, a fire, explosion or CO poisoning may result. The qualified service
agency is responsible for the proper installation of this kit. The installation
is not proper or complete until the operation of the converted appliance is
checked as specified in the owner’s conversion kit.
Please read and follow these instructions. Also, please read the instruction guidelines provided by S.I.T.
on how to remove and install the HI/LO regulator.
Step 1.
Carefully inspect all parts supplied with this conversion kit.
Step 2.
Shut the gas supply off at the shut-off valve.
Step 3.
Remove the glass, refer to “Maintenance and Service - Routine Maintenance” section.
Step 4.
Change the regulator on the front of the gas valve (follow the instructions provided by S.I.T.).
Step 5.
To change the pilot, simply pull the pilot hood straight up to access the pilot injector. Using a
5/32
inch Allen key, remove the pilot injector.
Step 6.
Install the new pilot injector supplied with this conversion kit. Simply
screw the new injector inside the pilot hood and reinstall the hood
by placing the hood on the assembly, line up the key way, and snap
into place.
Step 7.
Remove the main burner orifice with a 1⁄2 inch deep socket.
Step 8.
Install the new orifice supplied. Be sure to put a bead of pipe-thread
sealant or approved Teflon tape on the orifice before installing into
the burner assembly.
Step 9.
Reinstall the burner tray, log set, embers, and glass.
Step 10.
Open shut-off valve at the gas line to the unit.
Step 11.
Re-light the fireplace to ensure proper operation and proper flame appearance.
Step 12.
MAKE SURE that the sticker provided by S.I.T. is installed, to signify that the valve has been
converted to a different fuel type. Also, make sure that the rating plate has a conversion label
to show this unit has been converted to a different fuel type.
A VISUAL CHECK OF THE REGULATOR KNOB IS NECESSARY TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE
REGULATOR IS THE CORRECT PART. A 50% TURN DOWN REGULATOR WILL HAVE ONLY ONE CORNER
ON THE KNOB
Conversion Kits should contain the following:
1 50% turn down HI/LO regulator
NATURAL GAS
PROPANE GAS
with 3 T-20 Torx screws
Pilot Orifice:
.62mm.
35mm
1 Pilot injector
Burner Orifice:
#45 DMS
#55 DMS
1 Main orifice
Venturi Settings:
1/16
” open
3⁄8”open
Conversion instructions
Labels to show conversion
Maintenance And Service
QUALIFIED INSTALLERS ONLY
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Figure 4: Pilot Burning.
