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ATTENTION: THIS CONVERSION KIT MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED SERVICE AGENCY. This Liquid Propane (LP) fuel conversion kit is for use with the Hearthstone Stowe 8323 only. This kit is suitable for installations at elevations up to 4500 feet above sea level. When converted for LP, it is not necessary to derate the Stowe 8323 at elevations above 2000 feet.
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To Switch the Valve to LP Operation: 6. With 1/4” wrench, loosen the valve mounting bracket (two Refer to Figures 3 – 8 hex-head screws, front R and L Remove the conversion plug corners) and swing the front of from the valve body. the valve assembly down.
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Figure 6 – NG Low Pressure Screw Removal Figure 3 – Valve Top View A: Low Pressure Orifice, B: Manifold Pressure Tap, C: Inlet Pressure Tap Figure 7 – Press LP Orifice into Valve to Compress O-ring Figure 4 – Loosening Figure 8 –...
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Open firebox and remove logs, burner, and pilot shield. Refer to Stowe 8323 main product manual for guidance. Using the 7/16” wrench, grasp the pilot tower and turn counter-clockwise about 1/4 turn (see Figure 28). Look at the front edge of the base of the pilot tower.
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Figure 13 – Pilot, Shield, and Burner Position Checking for leaks: To perform initial gas leak test: 1. Check carefully for gas leaks immediately after the Figure 11 – Pilot in LP Position conversion has been performed. Do this before To replace main burner orifice: attempting to operate the appliance or other gas...
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To perform secondary leak test: beeps confirm that ignition is in progress. Light stove. With the main • Once pilot ignition is confirmed, burner in operation, apply an valve will open to allow gas flow approved leak test solution to to main burner.
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To adjust pilot: The appearance of the main burner The adjustment screw can be flame may be adjusted by adjusting reached through a hole in the the primary air shutter and vent MANUAL knob (see Figure 15). restrictor. For use with LP, these Turn the MANUAL knob to the should be set to their fully open ON position.
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surface of the burner or at the The air shutter is adjustable while base of the logs is completely the stove is burning. Loosen the set blue, the air shutter may be screw on the adjusting rod located open too far. in the lower rear center of the If flame is dirty, sooty, or licks stove.
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attempt to complete any part of To verify input rate: the installation or adjustment of The approximate input rate of the this unit unless technically converted Stowe may be checked qualified to do so. as follows: 1. Ensure that no other gas Restrictor Plate appliances are in operation.
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Checking gas pressures: 15) to set required burner pressure. Pressure is increased When installation is complete, by turning clockwise (pressure verify that inlet and manifold regulator models), or pressures are correct. Pressure decreased by turning counter- taps are located on the side of the clockwise.
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Connect a manometer to the valve outlet pressure tap. Pressure tap is opened by turning the screw counter- clockwise (see Figure 3). Light stove and place main burner in operation on low. For LP, the low rate is set by installing a calibrated low pressure orifice, included with this kit.
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