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139919_GI 545 DV and DV MV 5/19
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 158119 is
included with this appliance. Use Fuel Conversion Kit
158120 to convert back to Natural Gas. The kits contain
all the necessary components, including labels that must
be applied to the insert.
WARNING:
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.
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
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 - #53
• 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. Input Rate - BTU/hr.
SIT Proflame 820 Valve: NG
0 - 2000 ft.
2000 - 4000 ft. 00000
16
LP
16,000
13,500
00000
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. 1.1
on page 3.
3. REMOVE THE BURNER - Fig. 7.4
Disengage the burner from the injector by grasping the
two large openings and tilting the front up off the floor
while pulling the assembly forward. Remove it from the
firebox and set it out of the way.
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 INTEGRATED DUAL-FUEL PILOT ORIFICE:
Use a 7/16" or 11 mm open-end wrench to loosen the pilot
head just enough to adjust the orifice lever. See fig. 7.5.
LP : pull lever OUT to expose the red indicator mark.
NG: push lever INTO pilot head .
Retighten the pilot base nut, but do not over-tighten.
Be certain the pilot hood directs flame to the flame sensor.
6 CHANGE THE VARIABLE REGULATOR TOWER on the gas
control valve. See fig. 7.3.
• Remove three screws to remove the original
regulator tower, rubber diaphragm and spring.
• Install the new regulator tower from the kit using the
screws previously removed. 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 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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