Astria Fireplaces Altair-OLD Instruction Sheet

Brand: Astria Fireplaces

Model: Altair-OLD

Type: Instruction Sheet

This manual is also suitable for

DRT4040/45-OLD

Astria Fireplaces Altair-OLD offers a range of features to enhance your fireplace experience. With its millivolt system, it provides reliable ignition and operation even during power outages. The included conversion kit allows you to switch between natural gas and propane fuel sources, ensuring flexibility in your fuel choice. The adjustable air shutters enable you to customize the flame appearance and heat output, creating the perfect ambiance for your space.

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GAS CONVERSION KIT FOR SIT MILLIVOLT FIREPLACES

NATURAL GAS TO PROPANE AND PROPANE TO NATURAL GAS

[FOR USE IN FIREPLACE MODELS LISTED IN TABLES 1 AND 2 ON PAGE 2]

KIT CONTENTS

Pilot Oriﬁce, Main Burner Oriﬁce, Low-Rate Oriﬁce, Gas Conversion

Kit (containing Pressure Regulator Assembly),Conversion Sticker and

Conversion Sticker Form (to be ﬁlled out and afﬁxed by installer)

REQUIRED TOOLS

Safety Gloves, 5/32” Allen Wrench, Torx Bit (T20 with 1/4” shank

and center hole) or Flat Blade Screwdriver, 1/2” Open-End Wrench

TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY TO THE APPLIANCE. DISCONNECT

ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY.

READ ALL THE STEPS BEFORE STARTING THE CONVERSION. IN-

STALLER NOTICE: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE LEFT WITH THE

APPLIANCE.

When installing gas components use pipe joint compound or

Teﬂon tape on all pipe ﬁttings before installing (Do not use pipe

joint compounds on ﬂare ﬁttings).

NOTE: THE FIREPLACE MUST BE OFF AND COLD BEFORE PERFORM-

ING THE GAS CONVERSION.

ALL WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE INSTAL-

LATION AND OPERATION MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THE APPLIANCE

APPLY TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Gas conversion kits are available to adapt the ﬁreplace from the

use of one type of gas to the use of another. These kits contain all

the necessary components needed to complete the task including

labeling that must be afﬁxed to ensure safe operation.

WARNING

This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualiﬁed

service agency in accordance with the manufac-

turer'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 performing this installation is responsible

for the proper installation of this kit and assumes

responsibility for this conversion. The installation

is not proper and complete until the operation of the

converted appliance is checked as speciﬁed in the

manufacturers instructions supplied with the kit.

IMPORTANT LE CANADA SEULEMENT

La conversion devra être effectuée conformément aux

recommandations des autorités provinciales ayant

juridiction et conformément aux exigences du code

d'installation CAN/CSA B149.1.

IMPORTANT CANADA

The conversion shall be carried out in accordance with

the requirements of the provincial authorities having

jurisdiction and in accordance with the requirements

of the CAN/CSA B149.1 Installation code.

AVERTISSEMENT

Cet équipement de conversion sera installé par

une agence qualiﬁée de service conformément aux

instructions du fabricant et toutes exigences et codes

applicables de l'autorisés avoir la juridiction. Si

l'information dans cette instruction n'est pas suivie

exactement, un feu, explosion ou production de

protoxyde de carbone peut résulter le dommages

causer de propriété, perte ou blessure personnelle de

vie. L'agence qualiﬁée de service est esponsable de

l'installation propre de cet équipment. L'installation

n'est pas propre et compléte jusqu'à l'opération de

l'appareil converti est chéque suivant les critères

établis dans les instructions de propriétaire provi-

sionnées avec l'équipement.

MILLIVOLT GAS CONVERSION KITS

(SIT FIREPLACES)

P/N 900792-00

Rev. NC, 08/2016

HEARTH PRODUCTS

KITS AND ACCESSORIES

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900792-00 NC 1

If you encounter any problems, need clariﬁcation of these

instructions or are not qualiﬁed to properly install this kit, contact

you local distributor or dealer.

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Millivolt Systems,Natural Gas To Propane Gas Conversion Kits

(SIT Fireplaces)

Cat. No. Model Ecoﬂow Electronic Model Fireplaces

F2898 GCKSMS557051NP DRT4040DMP-B, Altair 40DMP-B

F2902 GCKSMS537051NP DRT4045DMP-B, Altair 45DMP-B

Table 1

Millivolt Systems, Propane Gas to Natural Gas Conversion Kits

(SIT Fireplaces)

Cat. No. Model Ecoﬂow Electronic Model Fireplace

F2899 GCKSMS425531PN DRT4040DMN-B, Altair 40DMN-B

F2903 GCKSMS415531PN DRT4045DMN-B, Altair 45DMN-B

Table 2

Installing Gas Conversion Kits

CAUTION

The gas supply shall be shut OFF prior to discon-

necting the electrical power, before proceeding with

the conversion.

ATTENTION

Avant d’effecteur la conversion, coupez d’abord

l’alimentation en gaz, ensuite, coupez l’alimentation

electrique.

Figure 1

Figure 2

IMPORTANT

The burner oriﬁce provided in this kit are only for use

at elevations of 0 to 2,000 feet (610 M) in the USA

and 0 to 4,500 feet (0-1372 M) in Canada. At higher

elevations the BTU input must be de-rated by 4% for

every 1,000 feet (305 M) to maintain the proper ratio

of gas to air. If the installer must convert the unit to

adjust for varying altitudes, a deration information

sticker must be ﬁlled out by the installer and adhered

to the appliance at the time of the conversion. Contact

your local gas supplier for deration requirements for

your area.

1. TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY TO THE FIREPLACE and discon-

nect power supply at the circuit breaker. Ensure ﬁreplace is

cold.

2. Open the lower control compartment at the bottom front of the

ﬁreplace door by holding the control compartment door, then

rotate it away from the ﬁreplace.

3. Remove the barrier and front glass door/frame from the ﬁre-

place.

4. Remove the logs. If necessary, remove the log grate. NOTE:

Exercise care so as not to break the logs.

5. If applicable, remove ceramic or porcelain ﬁrebox liner.

6. Remove the rear and front burner assemblies. NOTE: The rear

burner air shutter rod is connected to a lever under the ﬁrebox.

7. Rotate the burner to release the air shutter adjustment rod from

the air shutter lever. Set screws and burner aside for later rein-

stallation.

8. Refer to the instructions provided with the SIT Regulator Con-

version Kit, and Figure 1. Using a Torx T20 driver (with 1/4”

shank) or slotted screwdriver, remove and discard the three

pressure regulator mounting screws, pressure regulator tower,

the diaphragm assembly (if applicable) and the spring. Discard

all removed components.

Pressure

Regulator

Remove

These

Components

Pilot

Orifice

Read this instruction sheet in its entirety before beginning the

installation.

ALL WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THE

INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL PROVIDED WITH THE

APPLIANCE APPLY TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

Check the contents of the kits upon receipt and check for any

damaged or missing parts. If there is hidden damage, notify

your freight company or IHP dealer immediately.

INSTALLER NOTICE: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE LEFT WITH

THE APPLIANCE.

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Figure 3

WARNING

Never use an open ﬂame to check for leaks.

9. Remove the rear and front burner oriﬁces from the manifold

and replace them with the oriﬁces provided in the kit (Figure 3).

NOTE: See Table 6 for burner oriﬁce sizes.

10. Use pipe joint compound or Teﬂon® tape on all pipe ﬁttings be-

fore installing. NOTE: Ensure propane resistant compounds are

used in propane applications, do not use pipe joint compounds

on ﬂare ﬁttings.

11. Retrieve the burner and hold the venturi tube above the oriﬁce.

Place the shutter adjusting rod in the slot of the shutter arm

(Figure 4A). Set the burner assembly into its position and se-

cure with the two screws previously removed.

12. Reinstall the subﬂoor with screws.

13. Reassemble the remaining components.

14. Turn on gas supply and test for gas leaks, using a gas leak test

solution—also known as bubble leak solution. NOTE: Using a

soapy water solution is an effective leak test solution but it is

not recommended, because the soap residue that is left on the

pipes/ﬁttings can result in corrosion over time.

A. Light the ﬁreplace (refer to the lighting instructions

label in the control compartment).

B. Brush all joints and connections with the gas leak test

solution to check for leaks. If bubbles are formed, or

gas odor is detected, turn off the appliance. Either

tighten or refasten the leaking connection, and then

retest as described above.

C. When the gas lines are tested and leak free, rinse off

the leak testing solution.

15. Relight the main burner. Verify proper burner ignition and op-

eration. See Figure 5. Adjust burner air shutters, if necessary

(see Figures 4A, 4B and Table 3).

16. Inspect the pilot system for proper ﬂame. The pilot ﬂame should

engulf the ﬂame sensor. See Figure 6.

17. Using a manometer, test the inlet and manifold gas pressures

(Tables 4 and 5). NOTE: Always test pressures with the valve

regulator control at the highest setting.

18. Afﬁx the appropriate conversion labels (see Figures 8 and 9).

19. Replace door, barrier and optional facade (if installed) - Ensure

proper operation with both door and barrier in place.

NOTE: A BARRIER DESIGNED TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS

FROM HOT VIEWING GLASS SHALL BE USED DURING OPERA-

TION OF THIS FIREPLACE FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN

AND OTHER AT-RISK INDIVIDUALS.

Figure 4A - FRONT Air Shutter Setting

Figure 4B - REAR Air Shutter Setting

BURNER AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Adjust the air shutters per instructions in Figures 4A and 4B and

Table 3.

2. Light the ﬁreplace. Follow the lighting procedure on the lighting

label in the control compartment.

3. Allow the burner to operate for at least ﬁfteen (15) minutes while

observing the ﬂame continuously to ensure that the proper ﬂame

appearance is achieved (Figure 5). If the following conditions

are present, adjust accordingly.

• If ﬂame appears weak or sooty, adjust the air shutter,

incrementally, to a more open position until the proper ﬂame

appearance is achieved.

• If ﬂame remains blue, adjust the air shutter, incrementally,

to a more closed position until the proper ﬂame appearance

is achieved.

4. When satisﬁed that the burner ﬂame appearance is normal,

reinstall the lower control compartment door, then proceed to

ﬁnish the installation.

Air Shutter

Adjustment

Rod Down

(Fully-Open

Position)

Burner

Tube

Adjustment

Rod Up

(Fully-Closed

Position)

Adjustment

Set-Screw

The adjustment rod for the front air shutter is

located in the lower control compartment. See

Table 3 for the standard adjustment setting.

Closed

Open

Burner Air Shutter Settings

Models

Natural Gas Propane

Front Air

Shutter

Rear Air

Shutter

Front Air

Shutter

Rear Air

Shutter

All 1/16”

(1.6 mm)

1/8”

(3.2 mm)

1/8”

(3.2 mm)

1/8”

(3.2 mm)

Table 3

The adjustment lever for the rear air shutter is located in the lower control

compartment. See Table 3 for the standard adjustment setting.

Closed

Open

Rear Air Shutter Adjustment Lever

Figure 5 - Burner Flame Appearance

Figure 6 - Pilot Flame Appearance

No Blue Flame

Center

Soot at

Flame Tip

Dark Orange

Flame

IMPROPERLY

BURNING FLAME

Soot above

Flame Tip No Soot at

Flame Tip

PROPERLY

BURNING FLAME

Semi-Transparent

Yellow Flame

Blue Flame

Center

THIS APPLIANCE HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO: THIS APPLIANCE HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO:

INPUT BTU / HR - ##, ###

MANIFOLD PRESSURE - 10”

ORIFICE SIZE: ## (#.##”)

INPUT BTU / HR - ##, ###

MANIFOLD PRESSURE - 3.5”

ORIFICE SIZE: ## (#.##”)

PROPANE GAS NATURAL GAS

Figure 8 - Afﬁx Gas Conversion Sticker

Figure 9 - Fill Out and Afﬁx Gas Conversion Form Sticker

Afﬁx the supplied gas conversion sticker next to the rating

plate label stating this unit has been converted to another gas.

Fill out, then afﬁx the supplied gas conversion form sticker

next to the rating plate.

Pilot

Hood

Sensor

Ignitor

Igniter

Pilot Hood

Thermocouple

Pilot Hood

Thermocouple

Igniter

Inlet Gas Supply Pressure

Fuel # Minimum Maximum

Natural Gas 5” WC (1.25 kPa) 10.5” WC (2.61 kPa)

Propane 11.0” WC (2.74 kPa) 13.0” WC (3.23 kPa)

Table 4

Manifold Gas Supply Pressure

Fuel # Pressure

Natural Gas 3.5” WC (0.87 kPa)

Propane 10.0” WC (2.49 kPa)

Table 5

BTU Input

Millivolt Models

Natural Gas Propane Gas

High

Rate

Low

Rate

High

Rate

Low

Rate

DRT4040-B, Altair 40-B 28,000 20,000 25,000 18,000

DRT4045-B, Altair 45-B 31,000 21,000 31,000 20,000

Table 7

REFERENCE INFORMATION

“ THIS APPLIANCE HAS BEEN CONVERTED ON (MM/DD/YY)

________________ TO _____________ GAS WITH KIT NO.

_______________ BY (NAME AND ADDRESS OF ____________

_______________________________________ ORIGANIZATION

MAKING THIS CONVERSION), WHICH ACCEPTS THE

RESPONSIBILITY THAT THIS CONVERSION HAS BEEN

PROPERLY MADE.”

“CET APPAREIL ELAIT CONVERT SUR LE (MM/DD/YY)

________________ A _______________ GAZ AVEC

L’EQUIPEMENT NO. ____________________ PAR (NOM ET

ADRESSE_____________________________________________

D’ORGANISATION FAISANT CETTE CONVERSION), QUI ACCEPTE

LA RESPONSABILITE QUE CETTE CONVERSION A ETE FAITE

CORRECTEMENT”. LB-104682A

Burner Oriﬁce Sizes

Fireplace Millivolt Models Natural Gas - drill size Propane - drill size

DRT4040-B, Altair 40-B #42 (0.0935”) Rear,

#55 (0.052”) Front*

#55 (0.052”) Rear,

#70 (0.028”) Front *

DRT4045-B, Altair 45-B #41 (0.096”) Rear,

#55 (0.052”) Front*

#53 (0.0595”) Rear,

#70 (0.028”) Front *

Table 6

* Standard size installed at factory

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