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Temco DV1000/1200/1400DSN/DSP Series
77045
Fuel Conversion Instructions
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 CSA B149.2 installation Code
(Canada) and with the requirements of the National
Fuel Gas Code Z223.1/NFPA 54 (United States).
WARNING: 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 this instruction is
not followed exactly, a fire, explosion or production
of carbon monoxide may result causing property
damage, personal injury or loss of life. The quali-
fied service agency is responsible for the proper
installation of this kit. The installation is not proper
and complete until the operation of the converted
appliance is checked as specified in the
manufacturer’s instructions supplied with the kit.
Installer Notice: Using an ink pen, fill out the re-
quired information on the conversion label. Re-
move the backing from label and stick label in a
visible position on bottom of fireplace close to gas
valve.
Installer Notice: These instructions must be left
with the appliance.
Instructions for converting your fireplace from
Natural gas to Propane/LP gas.
All fireplaces are shipped from the factory equipped to
operate on Natural gas. To convert the fireplace to
operate on Propane/LP gas, follow the instructions
below. Please see the appropriate parts list for your
model for parts included with our fireplace.
Check the items in the kit with the parts list. Notify the
supplier of any items that are missing before installing
the conversion kit.
1. Turn off the gas supply.
2. Turn off the electrical supply to the appliance if so
equipped.
To Replace Burner Orifice
1. Remove grate assembly using 1/4” nut driver to
remove four (4) outside screws. Place grate assem-
bly to the side.
2. Use screwdriver and bend holding tabs down and
forward (Fig. 39 & 40)
3. Move the burner to the left and off of the burner
orifice (Fig. 40)
1/8” When Gas Tight
Burner
Orifice
Holding Tabs
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Fig. 38 Bend holding tabs down and forward.
4. Using a 9/16” wrench, replace Natural Orifice with
Propane Orifice furnished with unit. Refer to Table 1
for correct orifice size for your unit. Tighten orifice
with suitable tool until gas tight. (Fig. 39)
IMPORTANT: Failure to install the correct orifice
will result in unit over-fireing that could overheat
the appliance and result in a fire.
5. Replace grate assembly using four (4) screws.
Valve Conversion
1. Remove plastic cap from regulator fitting. (Fig. 41)
Unscrew fitting using a 7/16” wrench. Turn fitting
over so end of fitting marked “LPG” (red) screws
into valve. Tighten fitting (snug only). Replace
plastic cap.
2. Loosen screw and attach a manometer or pressure
gauge to the outlet pressure tap of the control valve.
3. Turn on the gas supply. Turn on the electrical
supply to the appliance. Check for gas leaks using
soap and water solution or leak detection solution.
Bubbles indicate a leak that MUST be corrected. Do
not use an open flame to test for gas leaks.
4. Relight the main burners and verify proper burner
ignition and operation.
Bend Tabs Down
Remove Burner Ofifice
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Fig. 39 Move burner tube to replace orifice.
