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139987-C GI 645 DV and DV MV 6/21
7.3 Fuel Conversion
NOTE: COMPLETE THE FUEL CONVERSION
PROCEDURE BEFORE INSTALLING SURROUND
PLATES OR PLACING THE INSERT WITHIN THE
FIREPLACE .
WEAR SAFETY GLOVES WHILE WORKING WITHIN
THE FIREBOX.
The appliance is shipped from the factory equipped to burn
Natural gas. Propane Fuel Conversion Kit #158190 is included
with this appliance. Use Fuel Conversion Kit #158191 to
convert back to Natural Gas. The kits contain all the necessary
components, including labels that must be applied to the insert.
THE CONVERSION KIT IS TO BE INSTALLED BY
AN AUTHORIZED JØTUL SERVICE TECHNICIAN
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MANUFACTURER'S
INSTRUCTION AND ALL CODES AND
REQUIREMENTS OF THE AUTHORITY HAVING
JURISDICTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE QUALIFIED
AGENCY PERFORMING THIS WORK ASSUMES
RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS CONVERSION.
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 CAN1-B149.1 AND .2 INSTALLATION CODE.
LP Conversion Kit
Tools required:
• 1/2"or 13 mm open end wrench or deep-well socket
• Torx T20 driver
• 1/4" nut driver
• 7/16" open end wrench
LP Conversion Kit Contents:
• 1 Regulator Motor labeled for the appropriate fuel
• 3 Regulator Torx screws
• 1 LP Injector - 1.8mm
• Label A - to be completed and applied to the base
of the valve compartment
• Label B - apply to the rating plate in the space
indicated on the plate.
• Small valve label - apply to valve body
• Conversion instructions
Rating Specifications:
Min./Max Input Rate - BTU/hr.
SIT Proflame 820 Valve:
0 - 2000 ft.
21,000/38,000
2000 - 4500 ft. 19,950/36,950
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WARNING:
IN CANADA:
NG
LP
20,000/36,500
19,000/35,500
7.3.1 Fuel Conversion Procedure
1. Turn off the gas supply and disconnect electrical power to the
appliance.
2. REMOVE THE GLASS FRAME using the Latch Tool. See fig. 1
on page 3.
3. REMOVE THE BURNER - Fig. 7.4
Lift front edge of burner to dislodge from pins of bottom of
firebox. Gently wiggle and pull burner forward to disengage
from main burner orifice. This is best done with air shutter fully
closed or pushed inward.
4. CHANGE THE BURNER INJECTOR: Use a 1/2" or 13 mm
open-end wrench or deep-well socket to remove the original
burner injector from the brass fitting at the rear of the firebox.
See fig. 7.4. Install the injector from the conversion kit and
tighten it securely.
5. CHANGE THE SINGLE-FUEL PILOT ORIFICE:
Remove the pilot head and original injector from the pilot
base. Install the injector from this kit with the flared end down.
Secure the base ensuring the head is oriented to project flame
to the flame sensor and burner ports.
6 CHANGE THE VARIABLE REGULATOR TOWER on the
gas control valve. See fig. 7.6.
• Remove three screws to remove the original
regulator tower, rubber diaphragm and spring.
• Install the new regulator tower from the kit using the
screws provided. Tighten screws securely.
7. Apply the conversion notice labels included in the kit to the
appliance where they will be visible to any service technician.
• Label "A": Apply to the right side compartment adjacent to
the Rating Plate.
• Label "B": Apply to the Rating Plate.
• Small valve sticker: Apply to valve body.
8. REINSTALL THE BURNER ASSEMBLY.
Tilt the burner back to engage the venturi tube with the burner
injector. Check that the burner assembly is level and front legs
are securely engaged with the studs in the firebox floor.
9. GAS LEAK CHECK: Use an electronic gas detector or soap
solution to test for leaks at the pilot head, regulator tower
and all gas line joints. DO NOT USE AN OPEN FLAME TO
CHECK FOR GAS LEAKS.
10. PRESSURE TEST: Conduct a pressure test of the valve
following the guidelines on pages 14-15.
11. BURNER CONFIRMATION: Follow Steps 1 -3 under
Initial System Check on page 26 before final assembly of
accessories, log set, and surround components.
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