Standing Pilot Propane Gas Conversion - Empire Comfort Systems MILLIVOLT 3 Series Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

STANdING PILOT PROPANE GAS CONVERSION

"B-VENT" FIREPLACES
model
BVd34FP3 SERIES
BVd36FP3 SERIES
BVP42FP3 SERIES
FOR CONVERSION TO LIqUEFIEd PETROLEUm GAS
This conversion kit is to be installed by an Empire Comfort
Systems, Inc. dealer (or other qualified agency
with the manufacturer's instructions and all codes and
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure to
follow instructions could result in serious injury or property
damage. The qualified agency performing this work assumes
responsibility for this conversion.
National Fuel Gas Code Z223.1 (Latest Edition), Natural Gas
1
and Propane Installation Code, CSA B149.1
*The term "qualified agency" means any individual, firm,
f i r e - p a r t s . c o m
corporation or company which either in person or through
a representative is engaged in and is responsible for (a) the
installation of gas piping or (b) the connection, installation
repair, or servicing of equipment, who is experienced in such
work, familiar with all precautions required, and has complied
with all the requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
CHECK SAFETY SHUTdOWN PERFORmANCE
Perform the safety shutdown test any time work is
done on a gas system to avoid the possibility of fire
or explosion with property damage, personal injury
or loss of life.
SAFETY SHUTdOWN SYSTEm
Continuous Ignition Systems
1. Place gas control knob in Pilot position. Main burner should
go off and pilot should remain lit.
2. Extinguish pilot flame. Pilot gas flow should stop within
3 minutes. Safety shutoff of pilot gas proves complete
shutdown since safety shutoff valve blocks flow of gas to
main burner and pilot.
3. Wait 5 minutes, then relight pilot burner and operate system
through one complete cycle to make sure all controls
operate properly.
38142-2-0719
Conversion Kit model
(Part Number)
BVCK34P
BVCK36P
BVCK42P
WARNING
)* in accordance
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WARNING
PARTS LIST
Conversion
BVCK34P
Kit model
BVD34FP3
Fireplace
SERIES
Pilot #35
Orifice (R-7658)
main
P-289
Burner
1.35mm
Orifice
dexen
10" w.c.
R-7548
Regulator
Gas
Conversion 2139
Label
Gas input for "B-Vent" fireplace converted to Liquefied
Petroleum Gas:
BVd34FP3 SERIES
BVd36FP3 SERIES
BVP42FP3 SERIES
The "B-Vent" fireplace when converted to Propane Gas will have
manifold pressure of 10.0" w.c. at the valve outlet with the inlet
pressure to the valve from a minimum of 10.8" w.c., for the purpose
of input adjustment, to a maximum of 14.0" w.c.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONVERSION
1. If the fireplace is installed, turn off gas and electric supply before
making the gas conversion.
2. Identify the fireplace model to be converted, and read all
instruction steps prior to converting the gas valve.
3. Remove all logs from the burner assembly.
4. Open the sliding valve access door.
5. Depress and turn the gas cock dial to the "OFF" position.
VALVE CONVERSION
6. Remove two (2) screws, regulator, and gasket from gas valve
control body.
7. Install the new gasket, regulator, and gasket from gas valve
control body.
BURNER ORIFICE CONVERSION - Tube style burners
8a. On models BVD(34,36)FP3 series fireplaces, you will have a
U-shaped burner tube. To gain access to the main orifice, simply
bend over the small retainer tab located at the front right end
of the tube using pliers.
9a. Remove the 1/4" long screw from the air shutter at the left end
of the tube.
10a. Pull up on the back of the burner and rotate forward to gain
access to the main orifice. Remove the orifice and replace with
the Propane orifice designated in the orifice reference chart.
Secure the new orifice.
11a. Pivot the burner tube back down in its original position mating
with the air shutter, and reinstall the 1/4" long screw. Set the
air shutter opening in accordance with the dimension shown
in the reference chart for the appropriate model fireplace.
BVCK36P BVCK42P
BVD36FP3 BVP42FP3
SERIES SERIES Supplied
#35 #35
(R-7658) (R-7658)
P-208 P-250
1.45mm 1.65mm
R-7548 R-7548
2139 2139
21,000 BTU per hour
25,000 BTU per hour
30,000 BTU per hour
Quantity
1
1
1
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