Conversion kit# 731-969 for NG to LP. Regency Ultimate U38-LP1

INSTALLATION

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CONVERSION KIT# 731-969 FOR NG TO LP

THIS CONVERSION MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED GAS FITTER IF IN DOUBT DO NOT DO THIS CONVERSION !!

Each Kit contains one LPG

Conversion Kit and one DC

Sparker Kit.

LPG Conversion Kit Contains:

Qty. Part Description

5/32" Key

1 904-641 Burner Orifi ce #50

LPG"

3)

Remove burner. See diagram below.

Note: Use a magnetic type screwdriver

if possible.

10)

Insert a 5/32” or 4mm Allen wrench into the hexagonal key-way of the screw

(Fig. 2), rotate it counter-clockwise until it is free and extract it.

DC Sparker Kit Contains:

Qty. Part Description

DC

Fig.2

1 904-153 Washer #8 External

Star

11)

Check that the screw is clean and if necessary remove dirt.

1 904-438 Plug Nylon 0.750 Hole,

Black

2 904-531 Bushing Split Plastic

1 904-543 Screw 8-32 x 3/4

Pilot assembly is now accessible for steps 4) to 10).

4)

Open pedestal door and remove the gold chain from door which will allow door to fall.

2 904-553 Screw #8 x 1/2

Type

5)

Remove lighting panel by removing the

6 Phillips head screws and put to the side.

Battery

1 910-074 Spark Generator

Switch Wire

1 910-078 Battery Size AA

Energizer

6)

7)

Remove hi-low extension knob.

Turn control knob to the “OFF” position.

1 910-903 Wire Fan To Power

Cord, Ground 30 in.

904-781 Velcro Hook, Black

8)

Pull off the Hi/Lo gas extension knob to access the orifi ce.

12)

Flip the screw (Fig. 3).

Fig.3

13)

Using the Allen wrench as shown in

Fig.4, rotate the screw clockwise until snug, do not overtighten.

Installation of LPG

Conversion Kit:

1)

Shut off the gas supply.

2)

Open the front door and carefully remove the logs and lava rock.

9)

Remove the black protection cap by hand from the high-low knob

(Fig.1).

Fig.4

Fig. 1

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INSTALLATION

WARNING!

Do not over tighten the screw.

Recommended to grip the wrench by the short side.

17)

Unscrew the pilot orifi ce with the allen key and replace with the LPG pilot orifi ce in the kit.

2)

Remove the front control panel by unscrewing the 6 screws.

14)

Verify that if the conversion is from

NG to LPG, the screw must be reassembled with the red o-ring visible

(Fig. 5).

LPG Configuration

Red o-ring visible

18)

Remove burner orifi ce with a 1/2" wrench while using a 9/16" wrench to hold onto the elbow behind the orifi ce, then discard the orifi ce.

3)

Unplug the Piezo Ignitor wire and remove Piezo Ignitor from the control panel.

Fig.5

15)

Re-assemble the black protection cap

(Fig. 6).

4)

Plug up the Piezo Ignitor mounting hole with the plastic plug.

Fig. 6

Burner Orifi ce

19)

Reinstall new burner orifi ce LPG stamped #50 and tighten.

20)

Reverse steps 3) to 2).

21)

Attach the label "This unit has been converted to LPG" near or on top of the

Serial # decal.

22)

Replace yellow "NG" label with red

"LPG" label.

WARNING!

Also check that the pilot and main burner injectors are appropriate for the gas type.

16)

Pull off the pilot cap to expose the pilot orifi ce.

ONLY REQUIRED FOR THE U38

Installation of the DC Sparker:

1)

Remove the back pedestal cover by unscrewing the 4 screws.

5)

Connect the DC spark generator wires to the SIT Valve with the screw, which is provided in the kit.

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INSTALLATION

6)

Secure with screw.

11)

Attach the Piezo Ignition Wire to the back of the DC Sparker box.

15)

Attach the green ground wire.

green ground wire

7)

Reversing step 2 and secure the control panel back onto the stove pedestal with the screws.

12)

The ground wire and DC Sparker ignition go through the hole on the heat shield.

16)

Install the supplied battery into the DC Sparker

Box by opening the battery compartment.

NOTE:

The battery in the DC Sparker Box will need to be replaced annually.

Battery

Compartment

8)

Attach one end of the green ground wire to the grounding stud on the inside of the pedestal.

13)

Apply the plastic bushing to the heat shield hole.

17)

Place the heat shield over the DC Sparker.

9)

The

Wire and Piezo Spark Wire all go through the hole located on the pedestal back cover.

14)

Connect the DC Sparker Ignition Wire to the DC Sparker.

18)

We recommend mounting the DC Sparker box onto the pedestal back cover.

10)

Put on the plastic split bushing.

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19)

Check for gas leaks.

20)

Check inlet and outlet pressures.

21)

Check operation of fl ame control.

22)

Check for proper fl ame appearance and glow on logs.

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