FMI PCDM-36TA Fireplace Installation instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FOR PCDM-36TA CONVERSION KIT

CONVERTING FROM NATURAL GAS TO PROPANE/LP GAS

For Use When Converting Model (V)T36NA and CTDV36NRA Series

This conversion kit must be installed by a qualified service agency.

Read these instructions completely before installing this conversion kit.

Before proceeding, make sure the gas control valve is in the OFF position, all electrical power to the appliance is off, and the fireplace is cool to the touch.

Removing Louver Panels

Remove the top and bottom louver panels by simultaneously pulling both top end spring latches towards the center of the appliance until they are disengaged from the locating holes (see Figure 1). Repeat for bottom spring latches and pull the louvers outward. To install or replace items removed, simply reverse the procedures above.

CAUTION: The gas supply shall be shut off prior to disconnecting the electrical power before proceeding with the conversion.

Parts included with this kit:

Part No.

Description

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108085-02

14514

14488

111983-01

111984-01

56060

106739-01

Instruction Sheet

Pilot Orifice LP (30)

Main Burner Orifice LP (132, #55)

Gas Valve Regulator LP

Conversion Label, English

Conversion Label, French

Conversion Information Label

Registration, Gas Conversion

Quantity

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

1

Tools Required

• 7/8" Open End Wrench or Adjustable Wrench

• 3/4" Open End Wrench or Adjustable Wrench

• Torx T20 or Slotted Screwdriver

• 5/32" Allen Wrench

• #2 Short Phillips Screwdriver

• Thread Sealant

(Resistant to Propane/LP)

Louver Panel

Figure 1 - Removing Louver Panel

Opening Glass Door

1.

Remove screen assembly by pushing the rod either left or right and then down and forward. Set assembly aside.

2.

Lift up on latches of door to unlock. There are two on top of firebox and two below firebox that hold glass door in place (see

Figure 2).

3.

Remove log set from firebox. Refer to Installing Logs, Lava

Rock and Glowing Embers in owner’s manual.

Unlock Lock

Latch

Spring Latch

ACCESSING FIREPLACE

The gas control valve and main burner orifice are located under the firebox floor of the appliance and are accessed by removing the lower louver panel. The pilot orifice is located in the pilot burner and is accessed by opening the glass door and removing the logs.

Glass

Door

Figure 2 - Opening Glass Door

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BURNER ORIFICE CONVERSION

1.

Inside the control compartment under the firebox floor, locate the aluminum tube with flare fitting and elbow fitting on the right side. Loosen flare fitting and disconnect aluminum tube from elbow fitting. Use a 3/4" open end wrench (see Figure 3).

2.

Carefully cut away RTV silicone from orifice where it passes through the firebox bottom. Remove elbow fitting with orifice from burner inlet by turning counterclockwise. Use a 7/8" open end wrench.

3.

Remove the NG orifice from elbow fitting. Apply a light amount of propane/LP resistant sealant to short threaded end of LP orifice (132, #55) supplied with kit. Thread LP orifice into elbow and tighten.

4.

Apply a light amount of propane/LP resistant sealant to long threaded end of orifice. Thread elbow fitting with orifice into burner inlet by turning clockwise. Use a 7/8" open end wrench.

Make sure flare end of elbow faces left.

5.

Apply RTV silicone to orifice where it passes through the firebox bottom.

6.

Connect aluminum tube to elbow fitting and tighten flare fitting. Use a 3/4" open end wrench.

7.

Locate air shutter at end of burner tube where burner tube meets firebox bottom (see Figure 3). Loosen screw and adjust air shutter to full open (maximum) position.

GAS CONTROL VALVE CONVERSION

Convert the gas control valve by swapping out the valve regulator portion of the gas valve.

1.

Using a Torx T20 or slotted screwdriver, remove and discard the three mounting screws, pressure regulator tower, and diaphragm/spring components (see Figure 4).

2.

Insure that the rubber gasket is properly positioned on the new pressure regulator assembly. Install the LP pressure regulator assembly to the valve using the new mounting screws supplied with the kit. Tighten screws securely (approximately 25 in-lbs.)

(see Figure 5, page 3).

3.

Install the identification label enclosed with the gas valve regulator to the valve body where it can easily be seen (see Figure 5, page 3).

Mounting Screws

Pressure

Regulator

Tower

Diaphragm/Spring

Components

HI

Main

Burner

ON T

O

F F

Orifice

Aluminum Tube

Flare

Fitting

Brass

Elbow

Figure 3 - Removing Orifice for Conversion (Valve Shown

Removed from Base for Clarity)

Figure 4 - Removing Mounting Screws, Pressure Regulator

Tower, and Diaphragm/Spring Components

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Mounting Screws

Conversion Kit Model

Type of Gas

CONVERSION INFORMATION LABEL

This appliance was converted on to

Day

–

Month

–

Year with Kit No.

gas by

N

O

O FF

OT

Rubber

Gasket

Previous Model #

Figure 7 - Print Previous Model

Number on Conversion

Labels

(name and address of organization making this conversion), which accepts the responsibility that this conversion has been properly made.

56060 106080-01

Figure 8 - Conversion

Information Label

Identification

Label

Figure 5 - Installing Pressure Regulator Assembly

CONVERSION LABELING AND PLACEMENT

1.

Apply the English and French conversion labels over the top of the existing certification labels (see Figure 6). Existing certification labels are located on the lighting instruction plate inside the gas valve compartment area. With permanent ink, print the previous model number on the label in the space provided (see

Figure 7).

2.

After filling in the data required on the conversion information label (see Figure 8), affix it to the floor of the appliance where it is easily seen when the lower louver is removed.

French This Side

English This Side

PILOT ORIFICE CONVERSION

1.

Remove the pilot hood by pulling up until it disengages from the barrel. Do not remove the retainer clip (see Figure 9).

2.

Remove the pilot orifice from inside the barrel using a 5/32" allen wrench to unscrew the orifice.

3.

Replace pilot orifice with LP orifice supplied with this kit. The number 30 is stamped on the sleeve for identification. Insert the small end of the new pilot orifice into the barrel and thread until tight with the allen wrench.

4.

Line up the notch on pilot hood to the positioning tab on the barrel receiver and snap back into position.

IMPORTANT: Be careful not to bend or kink the aluminum tubing during conversion. Make sure the pilot hood and orifice are properly mated and aligned after finishing this conversion.

Pilot Hood

5/32" Allen

Wrench

Pilot Orifice

Lighting Instruction Plate

Figure 6 - Applying English and French Conversion Labels over

Existing Certification Labels on Lighting Instruction Plate

Barrel Clip

Pilot Bracket

Figure 9 - Converting Pilot Orifice

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FINAL PREPARATION

1.

Reinstall logs. Refer to Installing Logs, Lava Rock and Glow-

ing Embers in owner’s manual.

2.

Leak check the gas control and any connections you've made before operating the appliance. Refer to Checking Gas Con-

nections in owner’s manual.

3.

Close and latch door.

4.

Replace screen and reinstall louver panels.

The conversion is now complete.

To operate your fireplace, refer to Operating Fireplace in your appliance owner’s manual.

WARNING: Test all gas piping and connections, internal and external to unit, for leaks after installing or servicing. Correct leaks at once.

WARNING: Never use an open flame to check for a leak. Apply noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all joints. Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.

WARNING: 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 instruction is not followed exactly, a fire, explosion, or production of carbon monoxide may result causing property damage, personal injury, or loss of life. The qualified 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 supplied with the kit.

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Bowling Green, KY 42101 www.desatech.com

111895 01

NOT A UPC

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Rev. A

08/03

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