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Conversion Kit Contents:
#156446 - LP
#156447 - NG
• 1 Regulator Tower labeled for Propane
• 3 Regulator Tower Screws
• 1 Burner Orifice (#31 NG, 1.80 mm LP)
• 1 Pilot Orifice (#30 for LP, #51 for NG)
• Label A - to be completed and applied to the
control valve.
• Label B - apply to the fireplace Rating Plate as
designated on the plate.
Tools required:
• 1/2” or 13 mm deep well socket and wrench
• Torx T-20 or small spade screwdriver
• 4 mm hex key, included in kit
CAUTION: Before proceeding with the gas con-
version, the gas supply must be shut off prior to
disconnecting electrical power.
Fuel Conversion Procedure
1. Remove the Burner assembly:
• If you have not already done so, remove the
fettle and log set from the firebox. CAUTION:
THE LOGS ARE FRAGILE. Handle them with care
and set aside out of the way. See fig. 13.
• Remove the Burner Skirt attached to the rear
of the firebox by two sheet metal screws.
• Loosen the wingnut on the Air Shutter Stem,
located under the center of the firebox floor,
and push the stem as far as it will go toward
the back of the insert. Disengage the burner
assembly from the Air Shutter by lifting it up
and back, out of the firebox. Swing the Air
Shutter out of the way to access the burner ori-
fice. Fig. 14.
2. Change the Burner Orifice:
• Using a 13 mm deep well socket, remove the
burner orifice and replace with the appropriate
orifice, supplied in the kit. Tighten securely.
3. Change the Air Shutter position: Lift the Air
Shutter tube up in its slots to turn the tube
over, so that the appropriate fuel type indicator
(LP or NG) is oriented facing you. See fig. 15.
4. Change the Pilot Orifice:
• Disengage the Pilot Hood by releasing the re-
tainer clip as shown in Fig. 16. Using a 4 mm hex
key, unscrew the pilot orifice (counterclockwise).
Replace with the orifice from the kit. Tighten
new orifice securely into the base of the pilot
assembly.
• Replace Pilot Hood by pushing it into the base.
Fuel Conversion
The Jøtul GI 550 Fireplace is designed to for use with
either Natural gas or Propane. It is shipped from the
factory configured to use Natural gas. A conversion kit
is included for conversion to Propane use if desired.
Check the identification label on the Control Valve to
confirm that the correct fuel is used.
WARNING:
THE CONVERSION KIT IS TO BE INSTALLED BY AN
AUTHORIZED JØTUL SERVICE TECHNICIAN IN ACCOR-
DANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTION
AND ALL CODES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE AU-
THORITY HAVING JURISDICTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW
THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE QUALIFIED
AGENCY PERFORMING THIS WORK ASSUMES RESPON-
SIBILITY FOR THIS CONVERSION.
IN CANADA:
THE CONVERSION SHALL BE CARRIED OUT IN ACCOR
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DANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROVIN-
CIAL AUTHORITIES HAVING JURISDICTION AND IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
CAN1-B149.1 AND .2 INSTALLATION CODE.
Cet equipement de conversion sera installe par
une agence qualifiee de service conformement aux
instructions du fabricant et toutes exigences et
codes applicables de l’autorises avoir la juridiction. Si
l’information dans cette Instruction n’est pas suivie
exactement, un fey, explosion ou production de pro-
toxyde de carbone peut resulter blessure personnelle
de vie. L’agence qualifiee de service est esponsable
de l’installation n’est pas propre et complete jusqu’a
l’operation de l’appareil converti est cheque suivant
les criteres etablis dans les instructions de propri-
etaire provisionnees avec l’equipement.
Figure 13. Firebox component identification.
Burner
Fettle
Air Shutter Stem under firebox floor
Burner Skirt
Pilot Assembly
