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NOTE: DIAGRAMS AND ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT DRAWN TO SCALE.
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• The burner orifices provided in this
kit are only for use at elevations of
0–4,500 ft (0–1372 m) in the U.S.A.
and Canada. At higher elevations,
the BTU input must be derated by
4% for every 1,000 ft (305 m) to
maintain the proper ratio of gas to
air. If the installer must convert the
unit to adjust for varying altitudes,
a deration information sticker must
be completed by the installer and
attached to the appliance at time of
conversion. Contact your local gas
supplier for deration requirements
for your area.
In Canada:
• 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 CAN/
CSA-B149.1 Installation code.
Au Canada:
• La conversion devra être
effectuée conformément aux
recommandations des autorités
provinciales ayant juridiction et
conformément aux exigences du
code d'installation CAN/CSA-B149.1.
KIT CONTENTS
• (2) Brass Burner Orifices
• (1) Pilot Orifice
• (1) SIT Regulator Conversion Kit
• (2) Gas Conversion
Information Labels
REQUIRED TOOLS
• 5/32 in. Allen Wrench
• Torx Bit (T20 with 1/4 in. shank) or
Flat-head Screwdriver
• 1/2 in. Open-End Wrench
Description
Model No.
Cat.
No.
Natural Gas to
Propane
GCK-RAPNP
H8540
Table 1: Gas Conversion Kits
GENERAL INFORMATION
Gas conversion kits adapt the appliance
from the use of one type of gas to
another. This kit contains all components
required to complete the conversion,
as well as a self-adhesive label with gas
conversion information to apply to the
appliance rating plate.
• Before installing gas components, apply
pipe joint compound or Teflon tape to
all pipe fittings. Always use propane-
resistant joint compounds. Never use
pipe joint compounds on flare fittings.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR GAS CONVERSION KITS FOR USE WITH
RHAPSODY
®
LINEAR DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACES WITH SIT PROFLAME SYSTEMS
[FIREPLACE MODELS RHAP42N, RHAP54N]
P/N 506019-90 Rev. B 05/2015
HEARTH PRODUCTS
KITS AND ACCESSORIES
GAS CONVERSION KIT
RHAPSODY
®
LINEAR / SIT PROFLAME
P506019-90
WARNING
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY,
DEATH, OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
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 instruction is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion or
production of carbon monoxide may
result, causing property damage,
personal injury, or loss of life. The
qualified 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.The qualified service agency
performing this installation assumes
responsibility for this conversion.
AVERTISSEMENT
RISQUE DE BLESSURE, MORT OU
DOMMAGE À LA PROPRIÉTÉ
Cette trousse de conversion doit être
installée par un technicien agréé,
selon les instructions du fabricant
et selon toutes les exigences et tous
les codes pertinents de l’autorité
compétente. Assurez-vous de bien
suivre les instructions dans cette
notice pour réduire au minimum
le risque d’incendie, d’explosion
ou la production de monoxyde
de carbone pouvant causer des
dommages matériels, des blessures
ou la mort. Le tecnicien agréé est
responsable de l’installation de
cette trousse. L’installation n’est
pas adéquate ni complète tant que
le bon fonctionnement de l’appareil
converti n’a pas été vérifié selon les
instructions du fabricant fournies avec
la trousse. Le fournisseur de service
qualifié ayant réalisé l'installation
assume les responsabilités liées à la
conversion.
CAUTION
RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
• Never operate fireplace with glass door assemblies removed.
• Securely tighten door latch screws when reinstalling glass door assemblies to
prevent doors from falling out.
• Handle glass door assemblies with extreme care. Replace damaged glass door
assemblies with approved replacement assemblies only.
• The door assemblies contain ceramic glass. Handle with care to prevent
damage. If the door frame or glass becomes damaged, replace the entire glass
door assembly with a manufacturer-approved replacement assembly only. Do
not attempt to substitute any materials used on door assemblies or replace
cracked or broken glass with any other materials.
WARNING
HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE BURNS. DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL
COOLED. NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO TOUCH GLASS.
• Fireplaces surfaces get EXTREMELY HOT!
• Install only when fireplace is OFF and COLD.
• The glass on the front of the fireplace reaches EXTREMELY HIGH temperatures
and can cause severe burns if touched. Even after the gas is turned off, fireplace
surfaces remain extremely hot.
• Keep children away from an operating fireplace. Closely supervise children in
any room where a fireplace is operating to prevent contact with glass.
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