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"B-VENT" FIREPLACES
Model Conversion Kit Model
(Part Number)
BVD34FP3 SERIES BVCK34P (19160)
BVD36FP3 SERIES BVCK36P (19161)
BVP42FP3 SERIES BVCK42P (19162)
FOR CONVERSION TO LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS
WARNING
This conversion kit is to be installed by an Empire Comfort
Systems, Inc. dealer (or other qualified agency
1
)* in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions and all codes and
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure to
follow instructions could result in serious injury or property
damage. The qualified agency performing this work assumes
responsibility for this conversion.
1
National Fuel Gas Code Z223.1 (Latest Edition), Natural Gas and Propane
Installation Code, CSA B149.1
*The term "qualified agency" means any individual, firm, corporation or
company which either in person or through a representative is engaged in
and is responsible for (a) the installation of gas piping or (b) the connection,
installation repair, or servicing of equipment, who is experienced in such
work, familiar with all precautions required, and has complied with all the
requirements of the authority having jurisdiction.
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CHECK SAFETY SHUTDOWN PERFORMANCE
WARNING
Perform the safety shutdown test any time work is done
on a gas system to avoid the possibility of fire or explosion
with property damage, personal injury or loss of life.
SAFETY SHUTDOWN SYSTEM
Continuous Ignition Systems
1. Place gas control knob in Pilot position. Main burner should go
off and pilot should remain lit.
2. Extinguish pilot flame. Pilot gas flow should stop within 3
minutes. Safety shutoff of pilot gas proves complete shutdown
since safety shutoff valve blocks flow of gas to main burner and
pilot.
3. Wait 5 minutes, then relight pilot burner and operate system
through one complete cycle to make sure all controls operate
properly.
PARTS LIST
Conversion Kit
Model
BVCK34P BVCK36P BVCK42P
Part
Description
Kit No. 19160 Kit No. 19161 Kit No. 19162 Quantity
Supplied
Fireplace
BVD34FP3
SERIES
BVD36FP3
SERIES
BVP42FP3
SERIES
Pilot Orifice
#35 (R-7658) #35 (R-7658) #35 (R-7658) 1
Main Burner
Orifice
P-289
1.35mm
P-208
1.45mm
P-250
1.65mm
1
Dexen 10" w.c.
Regulator
R-7548 R-7548 R-7548 1
Gas Conversion
Label
2139 2139 2139 1
Gas input for "B-Vent" fireplace converted to Liquefied
Petroleum Gas:
BVD34FP3 SERIES 21,000 BTU per hour
BVD36FP3 SERIES 25,000 BTU per hour
BVP42FP3 SERIES 30,000 BTU per hour
The "B-Vent" fireplace when converted to LP Gas will have manifold
pressure of 10.0" w.c. at the valve outlet with the inlet pressure to
the valve from a minimum of 10.8" w.c., for the purpose of input
adjustment, to a maximum of 14.0" w.c.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONVERSION
1. If the fireplace is installed, turn off gas and electric supply before
making the gas conversion.
2. Identify the fireplace model to be converted, and read all
instruction steps prior to converting the gas valve.
3. Remove all logs from the burner assembly.
4. Open the sliding valve access door.
5. Depress and turn the gas cock dial to the "OFF" position.
VALVE CONVERSION
6. Remove two (2) screws, regulator, and gasket from gas valve
control body.
7. Install the new gasket, regulator, and gasket from gas valve control
body.
BURNER ORIFICE CONVERSION - Tube style burners
8a. On models BVD(34,36)FP3 series fireplaces, you will have a
U-shaped burner tube. To gain access to the main orifice, simply
bend over the small retainer tab located at the front right end of
the tube using pliers.
9a. Remove the 1/4" long screw from the air shutter at the left end
of the tube.
10a. Pull up on the back of the burner and rotate forward to gain access
to the main orifice. Remove the orifice and replace with the LP
orifice designated in the orifice reference chart. Secure the new
orifice.
11a. Pivot the burner tube back down in its original position mating
with the air shutter, and reinstall the 1/4" long screw. Set the air
shutter opening in accordance with the dimension shown in the
reference chart for the appropriate model fireplace.
STANDING PILOT PROPANE/LP GAS CONVERSION