Astria Fireplaces LDV43 Instruction Sheet

Brand: Astria Fireplaces

Model: LDV43

Type: Instruction Sheet

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PCDE-43LDV (F1980) CONVERSION KIT

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

For use when Converting Models

DRL4543TEN and VeniceLights43TEN

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 posi-

tion, all electrical power to the appliance is off and ﬁreplace 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

127274-01 Instruction Sheet 1

23098 Burner Oriﬁce LP (#50) 1

127276-01 Conversion Label 1

106080-01 Conversion Information Label 1

125132-01 Set Screw #51 1

125699-02 Pilot LP 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 oriﬁce are located under ﬁre-

box ﬂoor of appliance and are accessed by removing access cover.

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Figure 2 - Latch Opener

Figure 1 - Access Door for See-Thru Applications

Access

Door

Flange on

Face Bottom

Side

Filler

Retaining

Bracket

REMOVING GLASS DOOR

The removal of glass door is necessary for this conversion, the en-

tire frame assembly must be removed. Gloves must be worn when

removing glass door.

1. Remove bottom access panel (see ﬁgure 1).

2. Unlock 3 door latches on top of ﬁrebox using your ﬁngers or

the latch opener provided (see Figure 2).

3. Hook opener over latch as shown in Figure 2. Swing the bottom of

the opener down toward the door. You will not need to pull down.

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Figure 6 - Change Simple Rotary Knob from LP to NAT and

Replace Set Screw

Flow

Control

Set Screw

4. Tilt open glass door 45° from the top of ﬁrebox and lift up to

release door from retaining channel (see Figure 3).

Figure 3 - Removing/Replace Glass Door

Glass

Door

Door Latches

BURNER ORIFICE AND PILOT CONVERSION

1. Remove Access Plate (See Figure 1, page 1).

2. Remove screws on top of control access cover (See Figure 4).

3. Remove access cover by gently sliding cover to the right and

out of the ﬁreplace.

4. Locate gas valve and remove NG gas oriﬁce. Apply light amount

of Propane/LP resistant sealant to the threaded end of Propane/

LP oriﬁce (#49) supplied with the kit. Thread propane/LP oriﬁce

into gas valve and tighten.

5. Adjust burner venturi air shutter (see Figure 5) to fully open posi-

tion. Burner venturi is located below the burner train assembly.

6. Replace pilot assembly with p/n 125699-02.

Figure 4 - Removing Control Access Cover (Face Bottom not

shown for Clarity)

GAS CONTROL VALVE CONVERSION

The gas control valve is convertible from natural to propane/LP gas

by a simple rotary knob located on the front face of the valve (see

Figure 6).

1. Turn the cap counter clockwise. Note: the position of the marker

on the shaft of the simple rotary knob. This mark will point to

NAT to LP that indicates the type of gas the valve is set on.

2. To convert the control valve back to the factory setting (LP),

push in the simple rotary knob and rotate 90°. Note: the marker

will now point to LP and the shaft will stay in.

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 cover cap.

5. Remove flow control set screw and replace with set screw #51

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 orifices.

Figure 5 - Injector Holder On Outlet Burner Tube

Burner Ports/Slots

Venturi

Air Shutter

Pilot Adj.

Inlet

Outlet

NATURAL TO PROPANE

CONVERSION SHAFT

(UNDER CAP)

NAT

Main

Pilot

Remove

Screws

Access

Cover

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Figure 7 - Apply Conversion Labels over Existing Certiﬁcation

Label on Lighting Instruction Plate

VENTED GAS FIREPLACE

Conversion Kit Model

Type of Gas

Previous Model #

PFS

Figure 8 - Print Previous Model Number on

Conversion Label

Figure 9 - Conversion Information Label

TECHNICAL SERVICE

You may have further questions about installation, operation, or

troubleshooting. If so, contact INNOVATIVE HEARTH PRODUCTS at

1-800-655-2008. When calling please have your model and serial

numbers of your heater ready.

You can also visit our web site at

www.IHP.US.com.

CONVERSION LABELING AND PLACEMENT

1. Apply conversion label over top of existing certification label

(see Figure 8). Existing certification 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 8).

2. After filling data required on conversion information label (see

Figure 9), affix it to floor of appliance where it is easily seen

when bottom access door is removed.

Lighting Instruction Plate

Conversion Label

FINAL PREPARATION

1. Leak check gas control and any connections you've

made before operating appliance. Refer to Checking Gas

Connections in owner's manual.

2. Reinstall glass door and close latches.

3. Replace screen and reinstall bottom access door.

The conversion is now complete.

To operate your ﬁreplace, refer to Operating Fireplace in your appli-

ance 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 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

be 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 mon-

oxide 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.

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

Day Month Year

Innovative Hearth Products reserves the right to make changes at any time, without

notice, in design, materials, speciﬁcations, prices and also to discontinue colors, styles

and products. Consult your local distributor for ﬁreplace code information.

P/N 127274-01 Rev. B 01/2015

P127274 01 1508 Elm Hill Pike, Suite 108

Nashville, TN 37210

1-800-655-2008

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