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WARNING: This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified 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 instructions is not followed
exactly, a fire, explosion or production of carbon monoxide may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life. 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 manufacturer’s
instructions supplied with the kit.
Fuel Conversion
Kit Parts List:
1 - Orifice (NG - #39 DMS or LP #54 DMS) 1 - Servo regulator with diaphragm
1 - Conversion label
1 - Installation instruction sheet
Carefully inspect the orifice supplied with this conversion kit. If it has been damaged or is missing,
contact your dealer, distributor or courier company to have it replaced before starting this installation.
TO BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE AGENCY ONLY
Please read and understand these instructions before installing.
NOTE
: The unit is shipped from the factory adjusted for use with NATURAL gas.
1. Ensure all the components of the conversion kit are accounted for.
2. If the unit has already been connected to a gas supply, shut off the gas supply to the unit.
CAUTION: The gas supply must be shut off prior to disconnecting the electrical power and before
proceeding with the conversion.
3. If the unit has been run, shut off and allow cooling to room temperature.
4. Remove the door as shown in the Maintenance and Service - Glass Door Removal.
5. Carefully remove the firebox liners.
6. Remove the burner as shown in the Maintenance and Service - Burner Removal.
7. Convert the pilot injector:
a) Using a
7
/
16
” wrench, turn the pilot head a ¼ turn counter-clockwise.
b) Push the slider, with your finger or flat head screwdriver.
-Natural gas is marked NAT.
-Propane gas is marked LP with an indicating hole between L and P. It is also marked red.
c) Turn the pilot head a ¼ turn clockwise; back to its original position.
8. Convert the burner orifice(s):
a) Remove the main burner orifice with a 1/2” deep socket.
b) Put a bead of pipe-thread sealant on the orifice threads before installing.
c) Install the new orifice(s) from the kit into the orifice mount. DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN.
9. Convert the SIT gas valve:
a) Remove Valve Cover.
b) Use a T-20 driver to remove the two screws that hold the servo regulator to the gas valve.
c) Remove the rubber regulator diaphragm that is situated between the servo regulator and the
valve body and replace it with the one provided in the kit.
d) Install the LP servo regulator, with the new longer T-20 screws included in the kit.
e) Reinstall the Valve Cover plate.
