INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PCDM-36TA CONVERSION KIT
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CONVERTING FROM NATURAL GAS TO PROPANE/LP GAS
For Use When Converting Model (V)T36NA and CTDV36NRA Series
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 proceeding with the conversion.
Parts included with this kit:
Part No. Description Quantity
111895-01 Instruction Sheet 1
108085-02 Pilot Orifice LP (30) 1
14514 Main Burner Orifice LP (132, #55) 1
14488 Gas Valve Regulator LP 1
111983-01 Conversion Label, English 1
111984-01 Conversion Label, French 1
56060 Conversion Information Label 1
106739-01 Registration, Gas Conversion 1
Tools Required
• 7/8" Open End Wrench
or Adjustable Wrench
• 3/4" Open End Wrench
or Adjustable Wrench
• T orx T20 or Slotted Screwdriver
• 5/32" Allen Wrench
• #2 Short Phillips Screwdriver
• Thread Sealant
(Resistant to Propane/LP)
ACCESSING FIREPLACE
Removing Louver Panels
Remove the top and bottom louver panels by simultaneously pulling
both top end spring latches towards the center of the appliance until
they are disengaged from the locating holes (see Figure 1). Repeat
for bottom spring latches and pull the louvers outward. To install or
replace items removed, simply reverse the procedures above.
Louver Panel
Spring Latch
Figure 1 - Removing Louver Panel
Opening Glass Door
1. Remove screen assembly by pushing the rod either left or right
and then down and forward. Set assembly aside.
2. Lift up on latches of door to unlock. There are two on top of
firebox and two below firebox that hold glass door in place (see
Figure 2).
3. Remove log set from firebox. Refer to Installing Logs, Lava
Rock and Glowing Embers in owner’s manual.
Unlock
Lock
Latch
The gas control valve and main burner orifice are located under the
firebox floor of the appliance and are accessed by removing the lower
louver panel. The pilot orifice is located in the pilot burner and is
accessed by opening the glass door and removing the logs.
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Glass
Door
Figure 2 - Opening Glass Door
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BURNER ORIFICE CONVERSION
1. Inside the control compartment under the firebox floor, locate
the aluminum tube with flare fitting and elbow fitting on the
right side. Loosen flare fitting and disconnect aluminum tube
from elbow fitting. Use a 3/4" open end wrench (see Figure 3).
2. Carefully cut away RTV silicone from orifice where it passes
through the firebox bottom. Remove elbow fitting with orifice
from burner inlet by turning counterclockwise. Use a 7/8" open
end wrench.
3. Remove the NG orifice from elbow fitting. Apply a light
amount of propane/LP resistant sealant to short threaded end
of LP orifice (132, #55) supplied with kit. Thread LP orifice
into elbow and tighten.
4. Apply a light amount of propane/LP resistant sealant to long
threaded end of orifice. Thread elbow fitting with orifice into
burner inlet by turning clockwise. Use a 7/8" open end wrench.
Make sure flare end of elbow faces left.
5. Apply RTV silicone to orifice where it passes through the firebox bottom.
6. Connect aluminum tube to elbow fitting and tighten flare fitting. Use a 3/4" open end wrench.
7. Locate air shutter at end of burner tube where burner tube meets
firebox bottom (see Figure 3). Loosen screw and adjust air
shutter to full open (maximum) position.
GAS CONTROL VALVE CONVERSION
Convert the gas control valve by swapping out the valve regulator
portion of the gas valve.
1. Using a Torx T20 or slotted screwdriver, remove and discard
the three mounting screws, pressure regulator tower, and diaphragm/spring components (see Figure 4).
2. Insure that the rubber gasket is properly positioned on the new
pressure regulator assembly. Install the LP pressure regulator
assembly to the valve using the new mounting screws supplied
with the kit. Tighten screws securely (approximately 25 in-lbs.)
(see Figure 5, page 3).
3. Install the identification label enclosed with the gas valve regulator to the valve body where it can easily be seen (see Figure 5,
page 3).
Mounting Screws
Pressure
Regulator
Tower
Diaphragm/Spring
Components
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Main
Burner
Orifice
Aluminum Tube
Flare
Fitting
Brass
Elbow
Figure 3 - Removing Orifice for Conversion (Valve Shown
Removed from Base for Clarity)
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Figure 4 - Removing Mounting Screws, Pressure Regulator
Tower, and Diaphragm/Spring Components
111895-01A
VENTED GAS FIREPLAVENTED GAS FIREPLACECE
Conversion Kit Model
Type of Gas
Previous Model #
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Mounting Screws
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P
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Rubber
Gasket
Identification
Label
Figure 5 - Installing Pressure Regulator Assembly
CONVERSION LABELING AND PLACEMENT
1. Apply the English and French conversion labels over the top of
the existing certification labels (see Figure 6). Existing certification 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 information label (see Figure 8), affix it to the floor of the appliance
where it is easily seen when the lower louver is removed.
3
3
CONVERSION INFORMATION LABEL
This appliance was converted on
– – to gas
Day Month Year
with Kit No.
by
(name and address of organization making
this conversion), which accepts the
responsibility that this conversion has been
Figure 7 - Print Previous Model
Number on Conversion
properly made.
Figure 8 - Conversion
Information Label
106080-0156060
Labels
PILOT ORIFICE CONVERSION
1. Remove the pilot hood by pulling up until it disengages 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 to the positioning tab on the
barrel receiver and snap back into position.
IMPORTANT:
tubing during conversion. Make sure the pilot hood and orifice
are properly mated and aligned after finishing this conversion.
Be careful not to bend or kink the aluminum
French This Side
English This Side
Lighting Instruction Plate
Figure 6 - Applying English and French Conversion Labels over
Existing Certification Labels on Lighting Instruction Plate
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111895-01A
Pilot Hood
5/32" Allen
Wrench
Pilot Orifice
Barrel Clip
Pilot Bracket
Figure 9 - Converting Pilot Orifice
4
FINAL PREPARATION
1. Reinstall logs. Refer to Installing Logs, Lava Rock and Glowing Embers in owner’s manual.
2. Leak check the gas control and any connections you've made
before operating the appliance. Refer to Checking Gas Con-
nections in owner’s manual.
3. Close and latch door.
4. Replace screen and reinstall louver panels.
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 noncorrosive leak detection fluid to all
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 jurisdiction. If the information in these instruction 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 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.
2701 Industrial Drive
Bowling Green, KY 42101
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111895 01
NOT A UPC
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111895-01
Rev. A
08/03
111895-01A
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