11
Initial Installation
F
UEL
C
ONVERSION
:
WARNING: This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service technician
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 CO poisoning may result. The qualified service
agency is responsible for the proper installation of this kit. The installation is not proper
or complete until the operation of the converted appliance is checked as specified in the
owner’s conversion kit.
Please read and follow these instructions. Also please read the instruction guidelines provided by S.I.T on how to
remove and install the HI-LOW regulator.
STEP 1. Carefully inspect all parts supplied with this conversion kit.
STEP 2. Shut the gas off and disconnect the main gas line from the unit.
STEP 3. Open the door by unscrewing the 1⁄2” bolt on the right hand side of the stove. Lift door off the hinges
mounted on the left-hand side.
STEP 4. Carefully remove the log set and ember material if they are installed.
STEP 5. Remove the two (2) T-20 screws on the burner tray located between the front and rear burners.
STEP 6. Change the regulator on the top of the gas valve. (Follow the instructions provided by S.I.T)
STEP 7. To change the pilot, pull the pilot hood straight up to access the pilot injector, using a
5
/
32
” Allen key,
remove the pilot injector.
STEP 8. Install new pilot injector supplied with the conversion kit. Screw the new injector inside the pilot assembly
and re-install the hood by placing the hood on the assembly, line up the keyway and snap into place
STEP 9. Remove the two (2) main burner orifices using a 1⁄2” deep socket.
STEP 10. Install the two (2) new orifices supplied making sure that the orifices are in the correct location. Be sure
to put a bead of pipe thread sealant or approved Teflon tape on the orifices before installing them into
the burner assembly.
STEP 11. Re-install burner tray, log set and door. Also refer to “Installing Log Set and Embers.”
STEP 12. Reconnect the gas line to the unit. Do a leak check using soap and water solution or an approved method
on the gas supply and the pilot tubing.
STEP 13. Re-light the appliance to ensure proper operation and proper flame appearance. Be sure to adjust the
venturi setting to achieve an efficient flame in the fireplace.
STEP 14. MAKE SURE that the sticker provided by S.I.T is installed to signify that this valve has been converted to
a different type of fuel. Also make sure that the rating plate has a conversion label to show that this unit
has been converted to a different fuel type.
A VISUAL CHECK OF THE REGULATOR KNOB IS NECESSARY TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE REGULATOR
IS THE CORRECT PART. A 50% TURN DOWN REGULATOR WILL HAVE ONLY ONE CORNER ON THE KNOB.
1 - 50% turn down HI-LOW Regulator
3 - T-20 Torx screws
1 - T-20 tamper proof Torx screwdriver bit
1 - pilot injector
2 - Main orifice
Labels to show conversion.
Natural Gas
Propane
Pilot Orifice
.62 mm
.35 mm
Burner Orifice
#43 DMS
#53 DMS
Venturi Setting
1
/
16
” min.
1⁄4” Min
Table 3: Orifice Information.
