HVAC Partners KGAPN43012SP Installation Instructions Manual

Gas conversion kit propane-to-natural for two-stage condensing and non-condensing gas furnaces

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KGAPN43012SP
NOTE: Read the entire instruction manual before starting the
installation.
SAFETY CONSIDERATION
WARNING
!
FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, AND
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury or death.
This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified service
agency in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
and all applicable codes and requirements of the authority
having jurisdiction. If the information in these instructions
is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion, or production of
carbon monoxide could result causing property damage,
personal injury, or loss of life. The qualified service agency
is responsible for the proper installation of this furnace with
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 supplied with the kit.
!
AVERTISSEMENT
LE FEU, L'EXPLOSION, CHOC ELECTRIQUE,
ET MONOXYDE DE CARBONE
EMPOISONNER
Cette trousse de conversion doit être installée par un servie
d'entretien qualifié, selon les instructions du fabricant et
selon toutes les exigences et tous les codes pertinents de
l'autorité compétente. Assurezvous de bien suivre les
instructions dans cette notice pour réduire au minimum le
risque d'incendie, d'explosion ou la production de
monoxyde de carbone pouvant causer des dommages
matériels, de blessure ou la mort. Le service d'entretien
qualifié est responsable de l'installation de cette trousse.
L'installation n'est pas adéquate ni complète tant que le bon
fonctionnement de l'appereil converti n'a pas été vérfié
selon les instructions du fabricant fornies avec la trousse.
Installing and servicing heating equipment can be hazardous due
to gas and electrical components. Only trained and qualified
personnel should install, repair, or service heating equipment.
Untrained personnel can perform basic maintenance functions
such as cleaning and replacing air filters. Trained service

Installation Instructions

CERTIFIED
Gas Conversion Kit Propane---to---Natural for
Two---Stage Condensing and
Non---Condensing Gas Furnaces
personnel must perform all other operations. When working on
heating equipment, observe precautions in the literature, on tags,
and on labels attached to or shipped with the unit, and other
safety precautions that may apply.
Follow all safety codes. In the United States, follow all safety
codes including the current edition of the National Fuel Gas Code
(NFGC) NFPA No. 54/ANSI Z223.1. In Canada, refer to the
current edition of the National Standard of Canada, Natural Gas
and
Propane
Installation
CAN/CSA- -B149.1 and .2. Wear safety glasses and work gloves.
Have a fire extinguisher available during start- -up, adjustment
steps, and service calls.
Recognize safety information. This is the safety- -alert symbol
. When you see this symbol on the furnace and in instructions
or manuals, be alert to the potential for personal injury.
Understand the signal words DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION
and NOTE. The words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION
are used with the safety alert symbol. DANGER identifies the
most serious hazards which will result in severe personal injury or
death. WARNING signifies a hazard which could result in
personal injury or death. CAUTION is used to identify unsafe
practices which may result in minor personal injury or product
and property damage. NOTE is used to highlight suggestions
which will result in enhanced installation, reliability, or operation.
INTRODUCTION
WARNING
!
FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK AND
CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING HAZARD
Failure to follow instructions could result in personal injury,
death or property damage.
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service,
maintenance, or use can cause carbon monoxide poisoning,
explosion, fire, electrical shock, or other conditions, which
could result in personal injury or death. Consult your
distributor or branch for information or assistance. The
qualified
installer
or
factory- -authorized kits or accessories when servicing this
product.
WARNING
!
FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK
HAZARD
Failure to follow this warning could result in personal
injury, death or property damage.
Gas supply MUST be shut off before disconnecting
electrical power and proceeding with conversion.
Codes
(NSCNGPIC),
agency
must
use
only

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  • Page 1: Installation Instructions

    Gas Conversion Kit Propane---to---Natural for KGAPN43012SP Two---Stage Condensing and Non---Condensing Gas Furnaces Installation Instructions personnel must perform all other operations. When working on heating equipment, observe precautions in the literature, on tags, and on labels attached to or shipped with the unit, and other safety precautions that may apply.
  • Page 2: Description And Usage

    This instruction covers the installation of gas conversion kit Part UNIT OPERATION HAZARD No. KGAPN43012SP to convert the following furnaces from Failure to follow this caution may result in unit damage or Propane gas usage to natural gas usage. See appropriate section improper operation.
  • Page 3 HOT SURFACE IGNITER MANUAL RESET GAS BURNER ROLLOUT SWITCH FLAME SENSOR MANUAL RESET ROLLOUT SWITCH GAS VALVE MAIN LIMIT SWITCH (BEHIND GAS VALVE) OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS NOT SHOWN (LOCATED ON MAIN FURNACE DOOR, SEE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS INSIDE DOOR FIGURE). INDUCER MOTOR ASSEMBLY ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX (IF REQUIRED,...
  • Page 4 Table 3 – Orifice Size and Manifold Pressure (In. W.C.) for Gas Input Rate TWO-STAGE FURNACE (TABULATED DATA BASED ON 20,000 BTUH HIGH-HEAT / 13,000 BTUH LOW-HEAT PER BURNER, DERATED 2%/1000 FT (305M) ABOVE SEA LEVEL) ALTITUDE RANGE HEAT VALUE 0.58 0.60 0.62...
  • Page 5 Table - - 3 Orifice Size and Manifold Pressure (In. W.C.) for Gas Input Rate (continued) TWO-STAGE FURNACE (TABULATED DATA BASED ON 20,000 BTUH HIGH-HEAT / 13,000 BTUH LOW-HEAT PER BURNER, DERATED 2%/1000 FT (305M) ABOVE SEA LEVEL) ALTITUDE RANGE HEAT VALUE 0.58 0.60...
  • Page 6 REINSTALL BURNER ASSEMBLY WARNING To reinstall burner assembly: 1. Attach flame sensor to burner assembly. ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE OR EXPLOSION 2. Insert one- -piece burner in slot on sides of burner box and HAZARD slide burner back in place. Failure to follow this warning could result in personal 3.
  • Page 7 Brass Street Tee Black Iron Street 90 Pointing Inlet Pressure Tap with Plug Low Gas Pressure Switch Brass Street Tee Brass Street Brass Nipple Inlet Pressure Tap with Low Gas Pressure Switch Brass Street 90 Brass Hex Nipple A11367 A11517 Fig.
  • Page 8: Check Inlet Gas Pressure

    CHECK INLET GAS PRESSURE 6. Jumper R- -W/W1 and R- -W2 thermostat connections on control. CAUTION 7. When main burners ignite, confirm inlet gas pressure is between 4.5- -in. W.C. and 13.6- -in. W.C. 8. Remove jumper across R- -W/W1 and R- -W2 thermostat UNIT DAMAGE HAZARD connections to terminate call for heat.
  • Page 9: Set Gas Input Rate

    4. Find closest natural gas heat value and specific gravity in NOTE: When correct input is obtained, main burner flame Table 3. should be clear blue, almost transparent. (See Fig. 12). 5. Follow heat- -value line and specific- -gravity line to point 18.
  • Page 10 A11514 Fig. 13 - - Conversion Responsibility Label A11515 Fig. 14 - - Conversion Kit Rating Plate Label...
  • Page 11: Installation

    SECTION 2 WARNING Table 4 – Non- -condensing Furnaces FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK MODEL NUMBERS BEGINNING WITH: HAZARD 58CTA 58CTX Failure to follow this warning could result in personal 312AAV 312JAV injury, death or property damage. INSTALLATION Gas supply MUST be shut off before disconnecting electrical power and proceeding with conversion.
  • Page 12: Unit Operation Hazard

    A03059 Fig. 15 - - Representative Furnace Drawing MANIFOLD/ORIFICE/BURNER REMOVAL Clip, Harness Manifold Assy Sensor Flame CAUTION Burner Assy Burner Support Assy UNIT OPERATION HAZARD Failure to follow this caution may result in unit damage or improper operation. Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing Attach Green/Yellow ground wire here controls.
  • Page 13 NOx DEVICE INSTALLATION (when required) must use Table 6 (21,000 Btuh per burner). See input listed on rating plate. The following models must have NOx baffles installed (58CTX 1. Obtain yearly heat- -value average (at installed altitude) for and 312JAV). NOx baffles are not included in this kit and must local gas supply.
  • Page 14 Table 5 – Orifice Size and Manifold Pressure (In. W.C.) for Gas Input Rate A10184...
  • Page 15 Table 5 - - Orifice Size and Manifold Pressure (In. W.C.) for Gas Input Rate (cont.) A10184A...
  • Page 16 Table 6 – Orifice Size and Manifold Pressure (In. W.C.) for Gas Input Rate A10185...
  • Page 17 Table 6 - - Orifice Size and Manifold Pressure (In. W.C.) for Gas Input Rate (cont.) A10185A REINSTALL BURNER ASSEMBLY 9/32” 7.1mm To reinstall burner assembly: 5/16” 1. Attach flame sensor to burner assembly. 7.9mm 2. Install HSI and bracket to burner assembly. 3.
  • Page 18 WARNING 1-7/8 FIRE, EXPLOSION, ELECTRICAL SHOCK (47.6 mm) HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in personal injury, death or property damage. Gas supply MUST be shut off before disconnecting electrical power and proceeding with conversion. A05026 WARNING Fig. 22 - - Igniter Position - - Top View ELECTRICAL SHOCK, FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZARD Failure to follow this warning could result in personal...
  • Page 19 NOTE: Use pipe dope approved for use with Propane gas. DO NOT use Teflon tape. 3. Apply pipe dope sparingly to the 1/8- -in. NPT pipe plug (provided in kit) and install in the 1/8- -in. tapped inlet pressure tap opening in the gas valve. DO NOT over- - tighten.
  • Page 20 a. Trace one of the orange wires previously disconnected 12. Remove manometer. from the LGPS back to the NO terminals of the LPS. 13. Apply pipe dope sparingly to the 1/8- -in. NPT pipe plug b. Trace the other orange wire previously disconnected and install in the 1/8- -in.
  • Page 21 7. Turn on furnace power supply. 13. Turn low- -heat adjusting screw counterclockwise (out) to decrease input rate or clockwise (in) to increase input rate. GAS INPUT RATE INFORMATION NOTE: When correct input is obtained, main burner flame See furnace rating plate for input rate. The input rate for natural should be clear blue, almost transparent (See Fig.
  • Page 22 A11514 Fig. 28 - - Conversion Responsibility Label A11516 Fig. 29 - - Conversion Kit Rating Plate Edition Date: 08/12 Catalog No: AG ---KGAPN2SP---02 Copyright 2012 CAC / BDP D 7310 W. Morris St. D Indianapolis, IN 46231 Manufacturer reserves the right to change, at any time, specifications and designs without notice and without obligations. Replaces: AG- -KGAPN2SP- -01...

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