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NCDE-36CII CONVERSION KIT
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
For use when Converting Model DVF-36P(H,S)(I,R)-(C,CC) Series
from Propane/LP Gas to Natural Gas
This conversion kit must be installed by a qualied
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
replace is cool to the touch.
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 Quantity
125695-01 Instruction Sheet 1
114365-24 Front Burner Orice NG (#32) 1
114368-09 Rear Burner Orice NG (#29) 1
125697-01 Conversion Label 1
106080-01 Conversion Information Label 1
125132-02 Set Screw #00 1
125240-01 Pilot Orice NG (0.018") 1
Tools Required
• 3/8" Hex Socket Wrench or Adjustable Wrench
• 7/8" Open End Wrench or Adjustable Wrench
• 3/4" Open End Wrench or Adjustable Wrench
• Slotted Screwdriver
• Needle Nose Pliers
• #2 Short Phillips Screwdriver
• Thread Sealant (Resistant to Propane/LP)
ACCESSING FIREPLACE
The gas control valve and main burner orice are located
under rebox oor of appliance and are accessed by remov-
ing bottom access panel or bricks. 2 orices are located in
burners and are accessed by removing the bottom access
door or bricks, glass door and burner.
REMOVING/REPLACING GLASS DOORS
Standard Glass Models ending in -C have only an inner door
to be removed/replaced. Cool Touch Glass Models ending in
-CC have an inner, middle and outer door.
Installing Middle Door (Cool Touch Glass
Models ending in -CC Only)
Middle door hangs on 2 hinges from top of inner glass door
(see Figure 1).
1. Remove middle door from packaging.
2. Angle middle door so top goes into replace rst. Hang middle
door on brackets at top of inner door (see Figure 1).
Installing Outer Door (Cool Touch Glass
Models ending in -CC Only)
1. Remove outer door from packaging.
2. There are three spring loaded pins on outer door. Set pins
to the locked position (see Figure 1).
3. Position outer door so pins line up with mating hinges on
replace. Holding door in place, release locks on spring
loaded pins (see Figure 1).
Removing and Installing Cool Touch Glass
(Models ending in -CC Only)
Cool touch glass is factory installed.
1. Open outer door. Secure door in open position to avoid
accidental breakage.
2. Remove middle door by lifting from hinges (see Figure 1).
Set aside to avoid scratches or damage.
3. Follow these instructions in reverse to reinstall.
Figure 1 - Removing/Installing Middle Door
Spring
Loaded Pin
Hook Located
on Inner Door
Pin Located on
Middle Door
Hinge
Middle
Door
Inner
Door
Outer
Door
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125695-01A
2
Figure 4 - Removing Orice for Conversion (Valve Shown
Removed from Base for Clarity)
BURNER ORIFICE CONVERSION
1. Remove andiron and hearth refractories from rebox bot-
tom (see Figure 4).
2. Complete burner/valve assembly is attached to burner
base. Detach burner/valve assembly from rebox bottom
by removing screws around the perimeter of burner base.
3. Remove LP orice from ex tube ttings. Apply a light
amount of propane/LP resistant sealant to threaded end
of NG orices (#29 & #32) supplied with kit. Thread NG
orices into ttings and tighten.
4. Adjust front and rear burner air shutter to 3/16" open.
5. Reinstall burner/valve assembly removed in step 2.
Removing and Installing Inner Door (All
Models)
1. Remove screen and rod (see Figure 2).
2. Remove side bricks from top to bottom (see Figure 2).
3. Remove bottom bricks, starting with middle section (see
Figure 2).
4. While holding inner door, release 6 latches, 3 top and 3
bottom (see Figure 3).
5. Slowly tilt open glass at a 30° angle and lift up to release
glass from bottom retainer (see Figure 3).
6. Follow these instructions in reverse to reinstall.
Figure 2 - Removing/Installing Brick, Side Trim and
Screen
Side
Bricks
Side
Bricks
Left
Bottom Brick
Middle Bottom Brick
Right Bottom
Brick
Screen and
Rod (Non
Cool Touch
Models
Only)
Lock
Unlock
Figure 3 - Removing/Installing Inner Door
Inner Door
Burner
Plate
Rear
Orice
Logset
Main
Burner
Andiron
Front
Orice
Flex Tube
Fitting
Burner
Base
Andiron
Flex Tube
Fitting
Hearth
Refractories
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3
Pilot Adj.
Inlet
Outlet
NATURAL TO PROPANE
CONVERSION SHAFT
(UNDER RUBBER CAP)
LP
NAT
NAT
LP
Main
Pilot
Figure 5 - Change Simple Rotary Knob from LP to NAT and
Replace Set Screw
Flow Control
Set Screw
GAS CONTROL VALVE CONVERSION
The gas control valve is convertible from propane/LP to natural
gas by a simple rotary knob located on the front face of the
valve (see Figure 5).
1. Remove the black cap by pulling the cap straight off. Note:
the position of the marker on the shaft of the simple rotary
knob. This mark will point to NAT or LP that indicates the
type of gas the valve is set on.
2. To convert the control valve back to the factory setting
(NAT), push in the simple rotary knob and rotate 90°. Note:
the marker will now point to NAT and the shaft will stay
out.
3. After the conversion has been made, check the outlet
pressure with a manometer. The factory setting on the
internal regulator is 3.5" w.c. for natural and 10.5" w.c. for
propane/LP.
4. Replace black cover cap.
5. Remove ow control set screw and replace with set screw
#00 provide with this kit.
Note: in replacement and conversion use only new parts
provided. When converting to different gas you must also
change pilot and burner orices.
CONVERSION LABELING AND PLACEMENT
1. Apply conversion label over top of existing certication
label (see Figure 6). Existing certication label is located
on lighting instructions plate inside gas valve compartment
area. With permanent ink, print previous model number on
label in space provided (see Figure 7).
2. After lling data required on conversion information label
(see Figure 8), afx it to oor of appliance where it is easily
seen when bottom access door is removed.
Lighting Instruction Plate
Figure 6 - Apply Conversion Labels over Existing
Certication Label on Lighting Instruction Plate
VENTED GAS FIREPLACE
Conversion Kit Model
Type of Gas
Previous Model #
PFS
®
CONVERSION INFORMATION LABEL
This appliance was converted on
___ - ___ - ___ to ______________ gas
with Kit No. _______________________
by _____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
(name and address of organization making
this conversion), which accepts the
responsibility that this conversion has been
properly made.
106080-01
56060
Day Month Year
Figure 7 - Print Previous Model Number on
Conversion Label
Figure 8 - Conversion Information Label
Conversion Label
Conversion Label
FINAL PREPARATION
1. Leak check gas control and any connections you've made
before operating appliance. Refer to Checking Gas Con-
nections in owner's manual.
2. Reinstall glass door and close latches.
3. Replace screen and reinstall bottom access door or
bricks.
The conversion is now complete.
To operate your replace, refer to Operating Fireplace in your
appliance owners 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 ame to check for a
leak. Apply noncorrosive leak detection uid to all joints.
Bubbles forming show a leak. Correct all leaks at once.
WARNING: This conversion kit shall be installed
be a qualied 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 re, explosion or production of carbon mon-
oxide may result causing property damage, personal
injury or loss of life. The qualied service agency is
responsible for the proper installation of this kit. The
installation is not proper and complete until the opera-
tion of the converted appliance is checked as specied
in the manufacturer's instructions supplied with the kit.
125695-01
Rev A
12/10
2701 S. Harbor Blvd.
Santa Ana, CA 92704
1-866-328-4537
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Pilot
Bracket
Pilot
Hood
Pilot
Orice
Pilot Barrel
Pilot Clip
Figure 9 - Converting Pilot Orice
You may have further questions about installation, operation,
or troubleshooting. If so, contact FMI PRODUCTS, LLC at
1-866-328-4537. When calling please have your model and
serial numbers of your heater ready.
You can also visit our web site at
www.fmiproducts.com.
TECHNICAL SERVICE
PILOT ORIFICE CONVERSION
1. Remove pilot hood from barrel using tweezers or needle
nose pliers to open clips (see Figure 9).
2. Remove pilot orice from inside barrel with slotted screw-
driver.
3. Replace pilot orice with orice supplied with this kit. Insert
open end of new pilot orice inside barrel and thread pilot
orice with slotted screwdriver.
4. Reinstall pilot hood into barrel then install clip to secure
pilot hood.
IMPORTANT: Be careful not to bend or kink aluminum tub-
ing during conversion. Make sure pilot hood and orice are
properly mated and aligned after nishing this conversion.
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