Mendota E-FV44I ECHO SERIES, Installation & Operating Instructions Manual

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Part #85-03-00855 35
55
54
LP Pilot Orifice
[#977.168]
Motorized
LP Pressure
Regulator
[10.0-5.5"WC]
# 907.012
Burner Orifices
#65-14-00054[54 DRILL]
#65-14-00055[55 DRILL]
NATURAL TO LP GAS CONVERSION
Kit # HA-58-00302 for Mendota Model FV-44i
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 car-
bon monoxide may result causing property damage, per-
sonal injury or loss of life. The qualified service agency is
responsible for the proper installation of this kit. The instal-
lation is not proper and complete until the operation of the
converted appliance is checked as specified in the owner
instructions supplied with the kit.
Caution : The electrical supply to the fireplace must be
turned off prior to performing the conversion. The gas
supply must be shut off prior to disconnecting the electrical
power.
ORIFICE SIZES REQUIREMENT
:
A Natural Gas to LPG conversion kit #HA-58-00302 must be ordered and installed to convert the FV-44i Fireplace to burn
LPG.
LP Conversion Kit # HA-58-00302 contains the following parts: One Motorized LP Pressure Regulator #907.012, One LP
Pilot Orifice Thimble #977.168, and two Cap Orifices (
drill #55) .
Recommended Procedure to Convert This Fireplace To Burn LPG
This Fireplace Insert arrives from the factory ready to burn Natural Gas. If you intend to burn LPG, it is highly recommended that you
convert this fireplace and its Pressure Regulator, Pilot Orifice Thimble and Burner Orifices prior to placing this fireplace in its fire-
place cavity.
See diagrams, on this page, and follow these instructions to prepare this fireplace for conversion to LPG.
1. Using a ¼” Hex Driver, remove 4 screws that secure the Log Grate in place. Remove Grate from Firebox.
2. Remove the Floor Brick Panels by lifting them out of the firebox.
3. Remove the left-side access panel mounted to the left outer skin and lay down gently without disconnecting any wires of internal
components.
REMOVE SCREWS
FIRST.
REMOVE LOG GRATE
FLOOR PANELS
LIFT UP AND
REMOVE
FLOOR PANELS