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14.3
CONVERSION TO LPG
This process must be carried out in the order stated. Failure to follow the following procedure may lead to
non-warrantable damage to the water heater. The conversion MUST be carried out by a competent person
certified for work on LPG fuel.
In the event of any seal or gasket being broken it is essential that the seal or gasket be replaced. Contact
Lochinvar Limited for replacement seals and gaskets.
To convert the appliance, the correct kit should be selected from the following table:
Part Number
Model
AKGPLC
LBF81 - 121
AKGPL15
LBF151
AKGPL17
LBF171
AKGPL2
LBF221
AKGPL34
LBF301 - 401
TABLE 13.1
GAS CONVERSION KITS
14.3.1
LBF81 – 121
FIGURE 12.1
GAS SUPPLY CONVERSION – LBF81/121
1.
Check that the diameter of the injector contained in the kit is correct for the appliance (see
Table 3.1
).
2.
Close the gas-inlet appliance isolating valve and isolate the electrical supply.
3.
Unscrew the injector holder (Item C in
Figure 13.1
) with a suitable hexagonal spanner.
4.
Undo the injector (Item D in
Figure 13.1
) and replace it with the one contained in the kit.
5.
Refit the injector holder and reconnect any pipework disturbed in the removal process.
6.
Unscrew the dust cap (Item A in
Figure 13.1
) and turn the pressure governor screw clockwise until it
stops.
7.
Replace the dust cap (Item A in
Figure 13.1
). Once reinstalled the dust cap should be marked with an
anti-tamper indicator.
8.
Loosen the test point screw (Item B in
Figure 13.1
) and attach a manometer. Start up the water heater
and adjust the inline governor to give a pressure at the burner of 28.0 mbar.
9.
Position the label contained in the conversion kit on the gas valve (over the existing label), in order to
identify that it has been set for LPG G31.
10.
Test for gas soundness and inspect all joints with leak detection fluid.
C
B
D
A
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