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14.6 - Convert a
heater model 199
or 250 from Natural
Gas to Propane gas
or viceversa
WARNING!!!
The gas
conversion shall be performed
by a qualified service agency
in accordance with this
instructions and all applicable
codes and requirements of the
authority having jurisdiction. The
information in these instructions
must be followed to minimize
the risk of fire or explosion or
to prevent property damage,
personal injury or death. The
qualified service agency is
responsible for the proper
conversion of the heater. The
installation is not proper and
complete until the operation
of the converted appliance is
checked as specified in this
instructions.
WARNING!!!
The
conversion shall be carried
out in accordance with the
requirements of the provincial
authorities having jurisdition
and in accordance with the
requirements of the
CAN-B149.1
and
CAN1-B149.2 installation
code.
Contents:
The conversion kit (supplied with the
heater) is composed of the following
elements, which are necessary for the
gas change:
- a label rating stating the new gas
setting;
- an instruction sheet;
- an orifice per each burner present on
the unit;
Installing:
in order to make the gas change follow
the instructions below:
1 - turn off the power to the heater;
2 - close the manual gas shut off valve;
3 - dismantle the jacket of the heater,
follow Section 17.2;
4 - unscrew nut “H” as per Figure 14-3;
5 - with the help of a screwdriver,
remove spring “A” (see figure 14-3);
6 - remove the gas valve from its site
“C” as per Figure 14-4 (take care
attention to o-ring “L” of Figure 14-4);
7 - replace orifice “G” of Figure 14-5, for
the correct one for type of gas used.
Verify that the stamping on the orifice
matches the Figure 14-7;
8 - reinstall the gas valve, paying close
attention to the o-ring “L” of Figure
14-4 (see also Figure 17.6) and to
the gasket between gas valve and
nut “H” of Figure 14-3;
9 - Insert again the spring “A” of Figure
14-3;
10 - tight nut “H” of Figure 14-3;
11 - open the manual gas shut off valve;
12 - check for any gas leaks on nut “H”
of Figure 14-3;
WARNING!!!
Never use
an open flame to check for gas
leaks, a fire or an explosion
could result causing severe
personal injury or death!
14 - INSTALLATION - Gas supply
A
H
M
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Figure 14-3 Dismantle the
gas valve
Figure 14-4 Lift the gas valve
L C
B
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Summary of Contents for Esteem 399
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