Astria Fireplaces Allume Instruction Sheet

Brand: Astria Fireplaces

Model: Allume

Type: Instruction Sheet

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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR GAS CONVERSION KITS FOR USE WITH DIRECT VENT GAS FIREPLACES

[FOR USE IN ALLUME & ALLUME DLX SERIES FIREPLACE MODELS LISTED IN TABLE 1 ON PAGE 2]

KIT COMPONENTS

• Main Burner Oriﬁce

• Low-Rate Oriﬁce

• Conversion Sticker

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

REQUIRED TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

• Safety Gloves

• Adjustable Wrench

• Channel Locks

• Small Flat Blade Screwdriver

• Large Flat Blade Screwdriver

• Pliers

• 4mm Allen Wrench (for some pilot assemblies - see Figure 6)

• 5/16” Nutdriver

• 1/2” Open End Wrench

• 11/16” Open End Wrench

• Pipe Joint Compound or Teﬂon Tape

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.

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.

ECOFLOW

GAS CONVERSION KITS

P/N 901065-00

Rev. C, 02/2021

HEARTH PRODUCTS

KITS AND ACCESSORIES

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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.

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. The

qualiﬁed service agency performing this installation

assumes responsibility for this conversion.

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Installing Gas Conversion Kits

CAUTION

The gas supply shall be shut OFF prior to discon-

necting the electrical power, before proceeding

with the conversion.

GAS CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT NOTE: When installing gas components use pipe joint com-

pound or Teﬂon tape on all pipe ﬁttings before installing (ensure pro-

pane resistant compounds are used, do not use pipe joint compounds

on ﬂare ﬁttings).

Step 1. Remove the control access door by lifting upward on the plastic

grommets on the left and right side (see Figure 1).

Step 2. Remove the eight (8) Phillips screws fastening down the media tray

and lift upward to remove (see Figure 1).

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. Disconnect

power supply at the circuit breaker. Ensure ﬁreplace is cold.

2. Remove the barrier assembly, facade, and glass door per in-

struction in the Installation and Operation Manual.

3. If applicable: Remove the Media (including glass, porcelain pan-

els, logs & rocks).

4. Perform the following conversion instructions:

Step 3. Remove the two (2) 5/16” hex head oriﬁce bracket mount screws,

and gently slide the assembly to the right to disengage it from the venturi

tube (see Figure 2).

GAS CONVERSION KITS

Unit

Natural Gas (NG) to

Propane Gas (LP)

Propane Gas (LP) to

Natural Gas (NG)

Cat. Model Designation Cat. Model Designation

ALLUME60-B F4419 GCK-A60NP F4583 GCK-A60PN

ALLUMEDLX60-B F4419 GCK-A60NP F4583 GCK-A60PN

ALLUME72 F4420 GCK-A72NP F4662 GCK-A72PN

ALLUMEDLX72 F4420 GCK-A72NP F4662 GCK-A72PN

ALLUME84 F4421 GCK-A84NP F4663 GCK-A84PN

ALLUMEDLX84 F4421 GCK-A84NP F4663 GCK-A84PN

Table 1 - Gas Conversion Kits

Figure 1

Figure 2

Control

Access Door

Media Tray

Venturi

Tube

Burner

Oriﬁce Jam-Nut

Shutter

Shutter Adjustment Rod

Oriﬁce Bracket Assembly

Gas Supply Line

Mounting

Screws

Burner Oriﬁce

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Figure 4A

Figure 3

Step 4. Gently pull oriﬁce assembly forward taking care not as to bend the

gas supply line too much. Using a 1/2” and an 11/16” wrench, remove the

oriﬁce and replace with oriﬁce provided in this kit. Verify correct oriﬁce vs

provided (Table 6, Page 7).

Step 5. Reinstall oriﬁce bracket assembly in reverse order. Ensure that the

oriﬁce is properly aligned inside the shutter tube.

Step 6. Remove the low-rate oriﬁce from the valve and replace with the

oriﬁce supplied in kit (See Figure 3). Flat head screwdriver and pliers

required). Seat the oriﬁce fully.

Step 5. Remove the regulator set plug. See Figure 4A or 4B.

Figure 4B

Low-Rate Oriﬁce

Figure 5A

Figure 5B - Stem Plug, Natural Gas Positioning

Step 5A. Change the Stem Position on the Plug. See Figures 5A and 5B.

Step 5B. Figure 5B shows the stem plug positioning for Natural Gas.

Maxitrol

NOTE: Some kits may have this alternate

(equivalent) version of the stem plug

See note in Figure 5B

Figure 5C - Stem Plug, Propane Gas (LP) Positioning

Step 5C. Figure 5C shows the stem plug positioning for Propane Gas (LP).

NOTE: Some kits may have this alternate

(equivalent) version of the stem plug

7U Maxitrol

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Step 8. Reinstall pilot hood. See Figure 6.

Step 9. Reinstall media tray and media. Verify proper function and appear-

ance. Media adjustment may be necessary.

Step 10. Reinstall glass door.

Step 11. 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.

WARNING

Never use an open ﬂame to check for leaks.

Figure 6 - Remove Pilot Oriﬁce

Pilot Assemblies may vary. Some pilots will require a ﬂat standard

screwdriver and others will require a 4mm allen wrench to remove

the pilot oriﬁce.

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.

Step 6. Locate pilot hood retaining clip. Using pliers, pull outward to dis-

engage pilot hood. Pull the pilot hood straight up to remove and expose

the pilot oriﬁce.

Step 7. To adjust the pilot to Natural gas: turn the pilot oriﬁce counter-

clockwise. To adjust the pilot to Propane gas: turn the pilot oriﬁce clock-

wise. See Figure 6.

Figure 7 - Pilot Flame Appearance

Pilot

Hood

Sensor

Ignitor

Igniter

Pilot Hood

Thermocouple

Pilot Hood

Thermocouple

Igniter

Step 12. Afﬁx the supplied gas conversion sticker next to the rating plate

label stating this unit has been converted. See Figure 8.

THIS APPLIANCE HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO:

INPUT BTU / HR - ##, ###

MANIFOLD PRESSURE - 3.5”

Oriﬁce SIZE: ## (#.##”)

NATURAL GAS

THIS APPLIANCE HAS BEEN CONVERTED TO:

INPUT BTU / HR - ##, ###

MANIFOLD PRESSURE - 10”

ORIFICE SIZE: ## (#.##”)

PROPANE GAS

Figure 8 - Afﬁx Gas Conversion Sticker

Pilot Hood

Remove Pilot

Oriﬁce

Retaining Clip

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BURNER AIR SHUTTER ADJUSTMENT INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION: The air shutter should never be set so as to make the tips of

the ﬂames sooty or create sooting on the viewing glass, logs, or media.

If soot begins to form after burning, the air shutter should be opened

gradually until the sooting condition stops. Gas quality and gas pres-

sure may vary, which can affect the burning characteristics of the ap-

pliance.

A. Adjust the air shutters per instructions in Figure 10 and Table 2.

B. Light the ﬁreplace. Follow the lighting procedure on the lighting label

in the control compartment.

C. 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 11). 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.

Burner Air Shutter Settings

Models Natural Gas Propane/LP Gas

All 1/8”

(3.2 mm)

1/4”

(6.4 mm)

Table 2

Figure 11 - Burner Flame Appearance

Figure 10 - Air Shutter Setting

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

Shutter

Adjustment

Rod

Shutter Adjustment Rod

Step 16. Reinstall the control access door, facade if installed, and barrier.

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 9 - Fill Out and Afﬁx Gas Conversion Form Sticker

Step 13. Fill out, then afﬁx the supplied gas conversion form sticker next

to the rating plate. See Figure 9.

“ 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

Step 14. Using a manometer, test the inlet and manifold gas pressures

(Tables 3-4, Page 6). The inlet pressure is tested at elbow ﬁtting remov-

able plug and the outlet pressure is tested at gas valve outlet test port

(see Figures 12 and 13 on Page 6).

Step 15. Adjust the burner air shutter (see Table 2 and Figure 10).

Always test pressures with the valve regulator control at the highest

setting.

Open

Inlet Gas Supply Pressure

Fuel # Minimum Maximum

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

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

Table 3

Manifold Gas Supply Pressure

Fuel # Pressure

Natural Gas 3.5” WC (0.87 kPa)

Propane Gas 10.0” WC (2.49 kPa)

Table 4

BTU Input

Models Natural Gas Propane Gas

(Field Converted)

High Rate Low Rate High Rate Low-rate

ALLUME60-B

40,000 28,000 40,000 30,000

ALLUMEDLX60-B

40,000 28,000 40,000 30,000

ALLUME72

45,000 31,500 43,000 32,250

ALLUMEDLX72

45,000 31,500 43,000 32,250

ALLUME84

50,000 35,000 47,000 35,250

ALLUMEDLX84

50,000 35,000 47,000 35,250

Table 5

REFERENCE INFORMATION

Gas Pressure Test Points

The outlet manifold test gauge connection is provided on the valve stem of the electronic gas valve (see Figure 12). The inlet line gas pressure test points

are shown in Figures 13 and 14. Some appliances are built with a 1/8” NPT plug (Figure 13) while others have a captive pressure tap located on the

regulator body (Figure 14). The control valves have a 3/8” NPT thread inlet and outlet side of the valve.

BURNER ORIFICE KITS (0 - 4500 ft - 0 - 1372 m)

Model Natural Gas - Oriﬁce * Propane Gas - Oriﬁce*

ALLUME60-B #30 (0.1285”) Cat. No.

F4618

#48 (0.076”) Cat. No. F4702

ALLUMEDLX60-B #30 (0.1285”) Cat. No.

F4618

#48 (0.076”) Cat. No. F4702

ALLUME72 #29 (0.136”) Cat. No.

F4687