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139760_A GF 500 DV Oct. 2017
Tools required:
• 1/2” open ended wrench or deep-well socket,
• Torx T20 screw driver
• 1/4” socket driver or spade screwdriver
• 10 mm open-end wrench
• 4 mm hex key (included in kit)
Conversion Kit Contents:
• regulator tower labeled for either LP or NG (1)
• regulator tower screws (3)
• Left/Rear Burner orifice
(1.40 mm - LP / 2.25 mm - NG)
• Right/Front Burner orifice
(1.20 mm - LP / #47 - NG)
• Label A - to be completed and applied to
the back of the stove
• Label B - apply to the stove’s Rating Plate
• Small Fuel ID label - Apply to valve body (See fig.29).
• Pilot Orifice, (1) - #51 for NG / #30 for LP
Fuel Conversion
The GF 500 DV gas stove is shipped from the factory
equipped to burn NATURAL GAS only. If PROPANE gas is
to be used as fuel, the appliance must first be converted
by using Propane Conversion Kit 157865 included with the
stove. Use Natural Gas Conversion Kit 157866 to change
back for use with natural gas.
WARNING:
THE CONVERSION KIT IS TO BE INSTALLED BY
AN AUTHORIZED JØTUL SERVICE TECHNICIAN
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S
INSTRUCTION AND ALL CODES AND
REQUIREMENTS OF THE AUTHORITY HAVING
JURISDICTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE QUALIFIED
AGENCY PERFORMING THIS WORK ASSUMES
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS CONVERSION.
IN CANADA:
THE CONVERSION SHALL BE CARRIED OUT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS
OF THE PROVINCIAL AUTHORITIES HAVING
JURISDICTION AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CAN1-B149.1 AND .2
INSTALLATION CODE.
Fuel Conversion Procedure
1. Turn off gas supply to stove.
2. Remove the stove Top Plate and Top Convection Shroud
as in Fig. 2, page 5.
3. Disengage the two Glass Frame Latches and lift the
glass panel frame up and out of the stove.
4. Remove both air shutter wing nuts, washers, and gaskets
from the studs underneath the firebox. See fig. 26.
5. Lift the Brick Panel Support Shelves from the firebox
floor to access and remove two #8x 1/2” sheet metal
screws that secure the Burner Brackets to the floor. See
figs. 27 and 56,
6.
Grasp the burner at the large left and right through-
ports and pull the assembly up and forward to
disengage it from the burner injectors
. Tilt the assembly
to fit through the door opening. See fig. 27.
Figure 27. Pull the Burner assembly forward and up to
disengage it from firebox.
LIFT THE FRONT EDGE OF
THE BURNER AND PULL
FORWARD TO DISENGAGE FROM
THE ORIFICE HOODS.
Brick Panel
Support Shelf
GRASP BURNER AT
THROUGH-PORTS
Burner
Bracket
Figure 26. Air Shutter wing nuts are accessed from
within the control compartment.
Air Shutter wing nuts
