Gas Conversion Kits - Superior VRE4342ZEN Installation Instructions Manual

GAS CONVERSION KITS

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, 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 manu-
facturer's instructions supplied with the kit. The qualified service agency
performing this installation assumes responsibility for this conversion.
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.
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/CGA-B149.1
AND .2 INSTALLATION CODE.
LA CONVERSION DEVRA ÊTRE EFFECTUÉE
CONFORMÉMENT AUX RECOMMANDATIONS
DES AUTORITÉS PROVINCIALES AYANT
JURIDICTION ET CONFORMÉMENT AUX
EXIGENCES DU CODE D'INSTALLATION CAN/
CGA-B149.1 ET .2.
Gas conversion kits are available to adapt your
appliance from the use of one type of gas to
the use of another. These kits contain all the
necessary components needed to complete the
task including labeling that must be affixed to
ensure safe operation.
Kit part numbers are listed here and the fol-
lowing steps detail the conversion procedure.
WARNING
AVERTISSEMENT
Step 1. Turn off the gas supply to the appliance.
Step 2. Carefully remove the logs. Exercise
care so as not to break the logs.
Step 3. Refer to Figure 22.
Remove the burner assembly with attached
venturi tube.
Natural to Propane Gas Conversion Kits
Model No.
VRE4336 GCK-DB078P
VRE4342 GCK-DB078P
Propane to Natural Gas Conversion Kits
Model No.
VRE4336 GCK-DB140N
VRE4342 GCK-DB140N
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NOTE: DIAGRAMS & ILLUSTRATIONS ARE NOT TO SCALE.
Unit Type Cat. No.
H4916
H4916
Unit Type Cat. No.
H4915
H4915
Remove Burner
Tube Assembly
Remove Clip
Shutter
Opening
Orifice Regulator
Figure 22
Electronic Appliances
Step 4. Dexen Electronic Valves - See Figure
25, Page 16 and the instructions provided
with the kit. Remove and discard the two pres-
sure regulator mounting screws. Remove the
pressure regulator and diaphragm. Discard all
removed components. Ensure the rubber gas-
ket installed on the back of the replacement
pressure regulator is properly positioned.
Install the new pressure regulator using the new
screws supplied with the kit. Tighten screws to
25 in. lb. torque.
NOTE: Natural gas regulators are identified
with a blue dot. Propane regulators have a
red dot.
Step 5. See Figure 24 and replace the pilot
orifice as follows: Remove pilot hood assembly
by grasping the hood and pulling the assembly
straight up. Under the hood is the pilot orifice.
With caution and using a magnetic screwdriver,
undo the pilot orifice and remove it from the
assembly. Carefully replace the orifice with the
one provided with the kit. Press the pilot hood
back over the assembly. The orientation should
be aligned as shown in Figure 24. Exercise
extreme care to prevent damage to or break-
age of the igniter assembly.
NOTE: Propane pilot orifices are identified with
a countersink in the head. Natural gas orifices
do not have this countersink. See Figure 24.
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