Conversion From Ng To Lp - Regency liberty LRI6E Owners & Installation Manual

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CONVERSION FROM NG TO LP

This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service agency in ac-
cordance with the manufacturer's instructions and all applicable codes and
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. If these instructions is not
followed exactly, a fire, explosion or production of carbon monoxide may
result causing property damage, personal injury or loss of life. The quali-
fied 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 sup-
plied with the kit.
Conversion Kit 298-972 includes:
1 911-011 Stepper Motor LP for 885 SIT
1 904-964 Orifice #51
1 910-101 Pilot Orifice LP
1 918-590 Decal - Conversion to LP
1 908-528 Label Propane
Before you begin:
Shut off the gas supply to the unit.
Disconnect all electrical supply to the unit.
Always let the appliance cool to room temperature before servicing.
1) Remove the left side control cover.
The valve in the LRI6E is attached using 2 screws and 2 hooks located
below the valve. Loosening the screws part way and lift the valve to dis-
engage the hooks.
The valve will then hinge outward allowing access to the components and
pressure taps located on the top of the valve without completely removing
the valve.
2) Loosen both screws at the top of the valve about ½ way out. Lift the valve
body and lean outward. The Valve Brackets will rest open as shown on
the right.
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LRI6E / HRI6E Direct Vent Gas Insert
919-410
CONVERSION FROM NG TO LP
LRI6E/HRI6E using SIT 885 NOVA Gas Valve
L540E/HZI540E using SIT 885 NOVA Gas Valve
THIS CONVERSION MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED GAS FITTER
IF IN DOUBT DO NOT DO THIS CONVERSION!
WARNING
Side control cover
3) Disconnect the Cable coming from the Pressure Regulator Motor.
4) Remove and discard 2 Pressure regulator screws A (T20 or slot), Pres-
sure Regulator B, Spring and Diaphragm C.
5) Ensure the rubber gasket, which is prefitted as part of the Assembly, is
properly positioned. Install the new Pressure Regulator using the 2x M4
x .7 screws supplied. Tighten the screws to 25lb-in. In the event that the
screw threads are cross threaded or stripped, replace the valve assembly.
Install the enclosed propane identification label to the valve body where it
can be easily seen.
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L540E / HZI540E
Cable from motor
07/30/14