FMI PCDM-36TA Fireplace Instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
PCDM-36TA CONVERSION KIT
For Use When Converting Model (V)T36NA
and CTDV36NRA Series
From Natural Gas to Propane/LP Gas
This conversion kit must be
installed by a qualified service
agency.
Read these instructions completely before
installing this conversion kit.
Before proceeding, make sure gas control
valve is in the OFF position, all electrical
power to the appliance is OFF, and 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 center of appliance until
they are disengaged from locating holes (see
Figure 1). Repeat for bottom spring latches
and pull louvers outward. To install or replace
items removed, simply reverse procedures
above.
CAUTION: The gas supply
shall be shut off prior to disconnecting the electrical power before
proceeding with the conversion.
Spring Latch
Parts included with this kit:
Part No.
111895-01
108085-02
14514
(132, #55)
14488
111983-01
111984-01
106080-01
106739-01
Description
Instruction Sheet
Pilot Orifice LP (30)
Main Burner Orifice LP
Qty.
1
1
Gas Valve Regulator LP
Conversion Label, English
Conversion Label, French
Conversion information Label
Registration, Gas Conversion
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
ACCESSING FIREPLACE
The gas control valve and main burner orifice
are located under firebox floor of 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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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).
H
I
LO
Mounting
Screws
Pressure
Regulator
Tower
Diaphragm/
Spring
Components
Main
Burner
O
F PI
N
O
F
LOT
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..
Air
Shutter
LOT
PI
ON
F
OF
Orifice
Aluminum
Tube
Flare Fitting
Brass Elbow
Figure 3 - Replacing Orifice for
Conversion (Valve Shown Removed from
Base for Clarity)
2
Figure 4 - Removing Mounting Screws,
Pressure Regulator Tower and
Diaphragm/Spring Components
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LO
H
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VENTED GAS FIREPLACE
Mounting
Screws
Conversion Kit Model
Type of Gas
O
LOT
O
F PI
N
F
PFS
Rubber
Gasket
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Previous Model #
Figure 7 - Print Previous Model Number
on Conversion Labels
1. Apply the English and French conversion
labels over the top of 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, affix it to the
floor of the appliance where it is easily
seen when the control cover is removed
(see Figure 8).
English This
Side
French This Side
Lighting
Instruction
Plate
Figure 6 - Applying English and French
Conversion Labels Over Existing
Certification Labels on Lighting
Instruction Plate
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CONVERSION INFORMATION LABEL
This appliance was converted on
___ - ___ - ___ to ______________ gas
Day
Month
Year
with Kit No. _______________________
by
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
(name and address of organization making
this conversion), which accepts the
responsibility that this conversion has been
properly made.
_____________________________
CONVERSION LABELING AND
PLACEMENT
_____________________________
_____________________________
Identification
Label
Figure 5 - Installing Pressure Regulator
Assembly
56060
106080-01
_____________________________
Figure 8 - Conversion Information Label
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, page 4).
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.
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WARNING: Test all gas piping
and connections, internal and
external to unit, for leaks after
installing or servicing. Correct
all leaks at once.
Pilot Hood
5/32'' Allen
Wrench
Pilot Orifice
Barrel Clip
Pilot
Bracket
Figure 9 - Converting Pilot Orifice
FINAL PREPARATION
1. Reinstall logs. Refer to Installing Logs,
Lava Rock and Glowing 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 Connections 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: 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 instructions 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 this kit.
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Rev. B
05/11