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INSTALLATION
GAS SELECTION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION:
The knob to the gas selection means shall not be accessed or adjusted while the appli-
ance is in operation.
CAUTION:
Two gas line installations at the same time are prohibited. The access plate to simple
switching means shall not be opened while heater is in operation.
Installation and adjustments shall be made by a qualified technician only.
NOTE: If you are connecting this appliance to propane do not make any adjustments. Proceed to
installing the gas line as instructed in the Owner’s Manual.
Convert to natural gas:
Step 1 - Remove access panel
Step 2 - Converting the regulator
Unscrew the cap on top of the pressure regulator by turning it counter clockwise. Unscrew the plung-
er pin from the regulator cap by turning it counter clockwise. Flip the plunger pin 180 degrees and
screw it back into the regulator cap by turning it clockwise. Replace the cap by turning it clockwise
back onto the regulator. Make sure the plunger pin and cap are finger tight. (See Fig. 12)
WARNING:
This appliance can be used with propane or natural gas. It is shipped from the
factory adjusted for use with propane.
REGULATOR CAP
PLUNGER PIN
REGULATOR
Counter Clockwise
Unscrew Regulator Cap
Unscrew Plunger Pin
Flip Plunger Pin 180 Degrees
and screw back into Cap
Replace Cap
Clockwise
Fig. 12 - Regulator Conversion
Fig. 13 - Selector Valve
Step 3 - Adjust the gas selector valve
Push in on the selector valve Knob and rotate the knob counter
clockwise until it stops. Release the knob (See Fig. 13)
Ensure microswitch trips in correct position (see Fig. 13)
Do not operate the appliance between locked positions.
Step 4 - Replace Access Panel
Reverse steps 1 and 2 to convert back to propane gas.
Access Panel
Panel Screws (4)
Regulator Cap
Propane
Position
Natural Gas
Position
LP Position
NG Position
Gas Selector Knob
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