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LP KIT CONVERSION – FOR Mendota FV-44i INSERT
LP Conversion Kit HA-58-00265
Caution
: The electrical supply to the wall unit must be turned off prior to performing the conversion. The gas
supply must be shut off prior to disconnecting the electrical power. The unit must be cold to the touch before
this conversion is performed.
NOTE: LP conversion is easiest if performed prior to installation in fire-
place.
ORIFICE SIZE REQUIREMENT:
A Natural Gas to LPG conversion kit must be ordered and installed to convert the insert to burn LPG.
LP Conversion Kit #HA-58-00265 contains the following parts: Rear Orifice -
#54 Drill
(0.055”) and Front Orifice
-
#56 Drill
(.0465“). Use a properly sized drill bit shaft end or orifice bit to verify orifice size.
Tools needed for this operation:
1/2” Deep Well Socket
7/16” Open End Wrench
1/4” Nut Driver
3/8” Nut Driver or Socket wrench
Channel Lock pliers or adjustable open end
Wrench (Crescent)
1.
Turn off gas supply at the appliance service valve.
2.
Locate the in-line pressure regulator (position shown below. Remove the brass cap from the regulator body
(with adjustable wrench or channel lock). See the following page for details on converting this regulator.
3.
Re-install the brass cap onto the regulator,
Do Not Over-tighten
, this fixture is composed of Brass and may
become damaged if it is over-tightened.
NATURAL GAS TO LP GAS CONVERSION – REGULATOR SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS
To change to LP gas operation, follow the following instructions:
Find the gas regulator which is located below the Mertik gas valve assembly, located on the right side of the
insert:
Side View
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 these instructions
is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion, or production of
carbon 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 manufac-
turer’s instructions supplied with the kit.
Front View
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