Parts included with this kit:
Part No. Description Quantity
Tools Required
• 7/8" Open End Wrench or
Adjustable Wrench
• 3/4" Open End Wrench or
Adjustable Wrench
• 3/8" Deep Socket Drive
CONVERTING FROM NATURAL GAS TO PROPANE/LP GAS
For Use When Converting Model
GL36 Series Vented Decorative Fireplace
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.
CAUTION: The gas supply shall be shut off prior to
disconnecting the electrical power before proceed-
ing with the conversion.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR
PC-GL36 CONVERSION KIT
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• Torx T20 or Slotted Screwdriver
• 5/32" Allen Wrench
• #2 Short Phillips Screwdriver
• Thread Sealant
(Resistant to Propane/LP)
ACCESSING THE FIREPLACE
You may access the burner system through the opening in the front
of the unit.
1. Remove front glass panels (if installed). This will keep them
from being damaged. To remove, partially open doors. Press
up on the upper spring clip of one door panel with a screw-
driver until the outer top pivot pin is free of the clip (see Fig-
ure 1). Repeat with second door panel. Place glass panels safetly
out of your work area.
2. Slide open the screens and tuck them inside the outer pockets
on the firebox.
Figure 1 - Removing Glass Doors
Spring Clip
Depress Spring
Clip to Release
Pivot Pin
Remove
Bottom Pin
From Pivot
Plate While
Sliding Door
Out of the
Upper Track
Pivot Plate
116929-0
1 Instruction Sheet 1
23106 Main Burner Orifice LP 1
108085-0
2 Injector, LP#30 1
106380-0
1 Gas Valve Regulator#49 1
117485-01 Conversion Label, English 1
106739-0
1 Registration, Gas Conversion 1
106080-0
1 Conversion Information Label 1
116932-01Carton Label PC-GL36 Series 1
116929-01A
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DISASSEMBLING THE HEARTH
AND
BURNER SYSTEM
MAIN
BURNER ORIFICE
CONVERSION
1. Using a 7/8" open end or adjustable back
up,
wrench on the orifice mount, remove
the main burner orifice with an 7/8"
op
en, end wrench. See Figure 3.
2.
Replace the main burner orifice with the
on
e included in the kit and identified with
the #49 stamped on the side. Apply a light
amount of a Propane/LP resistant sealant to
the male threads and retighten the new
or
ifice into its mount using a back-up
wre
nch to maintain its centered position.
1.
Remove the four brick panels by lifting
each inner edge above the burner assembly
and sliding the brick forwards the grate stand.
Lift the outer edge out and over the flanges
of the facings. If necessary, you can remove
the remaining bricks on the opposite side.
2. Remove the grate with the logs by lifting
the grate portion off its stands and place
the entire assembly outside of the unit for
easy reassembly. Be careful not to damage
the logs in anyway. (Refer to Figure 2 -
Disassembly of the Hearth System).
3. Remove the burner assembly, main control
cover, and the burner heatshield by lifting
straigth up and off hearth stand. Be careful
not damage the gas supply lines or
disconnect any wiring to the control.
Main Burner Orifice
Back-Up Wrench
Main Control Cover
Burner Heatshield
Burner Assembly
Grate and Logs
Refractories
Glass Door
Glass Door
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GAS CONTROL VALVE CONVERSION
Convert the gas control valve by changing out the valve regulator
portion of the gas valve.
1. Using a TORX T20 or slotted screwdriver, remove and dis-
card
the three mounting screws, pressure regulator tower, and
diaphragm/spring components (see Figure 4).
Figure 4 - Removing Mounting Screws, Pressure Regulator
Tower,
and Diaphragm/Spring Components
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F
F
P
I
L
O
T
O
N
Mounting
Screws
Pressure
Regulato
r
Tower
Diaphragm/
Spring
Component
s
2. Insure that the rubber gasket is properly positioned on the
new
pressure regulator assembly. Install the new pressure
regulator
assembly to the valve using the new mounting
screws
supplied with the kit. Tighten screws securely (ap-
proximately
25in-lbs.) See Figure 5.
3. Install the identification label enclosed with the gas valve regula-
tor to the valve body where it can easily be seen (see Figure
5).
Figure 5 - Installing Pressure Regulator Assembly
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F
F
P
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L
O
T
O
N
Mounting Screws
Rubber Gasket
Identification
Label
Figure 6 - Applying English Conversion Labels over
Existing Certification Labels on Lighting Instruction Plate
English This
Side
French This
Side
Lighting Instruction
Plate
CONVERSION LABELING AND PLACEMENT
1.Apply the English conversion labels over the top of
the
existing certification labels (see Figure 6). Existing certifi-
cation
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 informa-
tion
label, affix it to the floor of the appliance where it is easily
seen when the control cover is removed (see Figure 8).
CONVERSION INFORMATION LABEL
This appliance was converted on
(name and address of organization making
this conversion), which accepts the
responsibility that this conversion has been
properly made.
Day Month Year
— — to gas
with Kit No.
by
106080-01
Figure 8 - Conversion
Information
Label
VVEENNTTEEDD GGAASS FFIIRREEPPLLAACCEE
Conversion Kit Model
Type of Gas
Previous Model #
Figure 7 - Print Previous
Model
Number on Conversion
Labels
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PILOT ORIFICE CONVERSION
1. Remove the pilot hood assembly by pulling up until it disen-
gages
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 assembly 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.
Figure 9 - Converting Pilot Orifice
Pilot Hood
Pilot Orifice
Barrel Clip
Pilot
Bracket
5/32"
Allen
Wrench
FINAL PREPARATION
1. Replace any vermiculite and ember material if displaced. Re-
fer
to Ember and Pan Material Placement in owner’s manual.
2. Reinstall logs starting with the rear log, front logs, and remain-
ing top logs. Refer to
Log Placement in owner’s manual.
3. Leak check the gas control and any connections you've made
before
operating the appliance. Refer to Gas Supply Hook-up
in owne
r’s manual.
4. Replace the refractory access panel and lava rock.
5. Replace glass doors if previously installed. Refer to Installing
Optional Glass Doors in owner’s manual.
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 commercial leak test solution to all gas
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 jurisdic-
tion.
If the information in these instruction is not
followed
exactly, a fire, explosion, or production of
carbon
monoxide may result causing property dam-
age,
personal injury, or loss of life. The qualified
service
agency is responsible for the proper installa-
tion
of this kit. The installation is not proper and
complete
until the operation of the converted appli-
ance
is checked as specified in the manufacturer’s
instructions supplied with the kit.
116929-01
Rev. A
07/05
NOT A UPC
2701 Industrial Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
TM
116929-01
108806-01E
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