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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 - #41 DMS or LP #54 DMS)
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.
Figure 11: Removing
valve cap.
Conversion Kit Installation:
1. Turn control knob on the gas valve to the “OFF” position and shut the gas supply off at the shut-off
valve upstream of the unit. CAUTION: The gas supply must be shut off prior to disconnecting the
electrical power and before proceeding with the conversion. Allow the valve and unit to cool down
to room temperature.
2. Remove the glass as shown in the
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3. Carefully remove the bottom firebox liner.
4. Remove the burner as shown in the
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5. 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.
6. Convert the pilot injector:
a) Using a
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” 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.
c) Turn the pilot head a ¼ turn clockwise; back to its original position.
TO BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE AGENCY ONLY
Please read and understand these instructions before installing.
7. Convert the SIT gas valve:
a) Remove Valve Cover.
b) Remove Hi/Lo valve knob extensions by pulling on them. They are pressed onto the gas valve
knob.
c) Remove the black protection cap from the HI/LO knob by hand shown in Figure 11.
NOTE
: The unit is shipped from the factory adjusted for use with NATURAL gas.
