Section 6: Gas Information; Fuel Conversions - Quadra-Fire SAPPHIRE-MBK Owner's Manual

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Gas Information
A. Fuel Conversions
Before making gas connections ensure that the appliance
being installed is compatible with the available gas type.
Any natural or propane gas conversions necessary to meet
the appliance and locality needs must be made by a quali-
fi ed technician using Hearth & Home Technologies specifi ed
and approved parts.
1. Converting to LP Gas
NOTE: Gas conversions should only be performed by a
qualified service person, and/or where required by state
and local codes, licensed installer/service technician. In
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, installation must
be performed by a licensed plumber or gas fitter.
Kit Contents: Replacement orifi ce; replacement pilot injector;
valve regulator; conversion label.
Tools Required: #2 Phillips screwdriver, slotted screwdriver or
Torx TH20, 5/32 Allen wrench, 3/32 Allen wrench and 5/8 in.
open end wrench.
Remove 2 Screws
Figure 6.1 Remove cast front, glass, and logs. Remove
the two side bricks. Using a #2 Phillips Head screwdriver,
remove the two screws, one on each side of burner. Retain
fasteners for re-installation. Lift burner up and out of the fi re-
box.
Millivolt Generator
Alignment Notch
Figure 6.2 Pull off the pilot hood and set it aside.
Pilot Hood
Thermocouple
Quadra-Fire • Sapphire • 7055-116 Rev. G • 10/12
NOTE: Do not remove the retaining clip from the hood.
5/32 Allen Wrench
Figure 6.3 Use a 5/32 Allen wrench to remove the pilot injec-
tor. Replace pilot injector with the one supplied with the
appliance (#35 for Propane, #62 for Natural Gas). There
is an alignment notch on the pilot hood. Replace the pilot
hood, snapping into position.
5/8 Wrench
Figure 6.4 Remove the main burner orifi ce using a 5/8 in.
wrench. Replace orifi ce with the proper size as indicated
for your gas type and venting.
Installation Propane (LP)
Top Vent
Rear Vent
• Re-install burner by placing it into the fi rebox. Secure in
place with the two screws previously removed. DO NOT
OVER TIGHTEN.
• Re-install the two side bricks and attach with brick clips.
• Re-install logs, glass and cast front.
Pilot Injector
Orifice
Natural Gas
.063 .106
.059 .098
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