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Fuel Conversion Procedure
1. Remove the Glass Frame:
• Follow the removal procedure detailed on page 1.
2. Empty the firebox:
• Lift and remove the Fettle and Logset package.
CAUTION: THE LOGS ARE FRAGILE. Handle them
with care and set aside out of the way.
• Remove the Burner Skirt. Lift and tilt it to clear
the firebox opening. See fig. 28.
3. Change the Burner Orifice:
• Loosen the locknut on the Air Shutter Stem,
located under the firebox floor to the right of the
Control Valve. Pull the stem forward as far as it
will go. This will allow you to disengage the
Burner Assembly. See fig. 29.
• Lift the rear of the Burner Tube and rotate
slightly forward. Slide the tube back enough to
disengage it from the Air Shutter and Burner
Orifice, then lift out. See fig. 30.
• Slide the Air Shutter back out of the way to
expose the orifice. See fig. 31. Using a ½” open
end wrench or deep well socket remove the
burner orifice and replace with the appropriate
orifice, supplied in the kit.
Fuel Conversion
The GZ550 DV Acadia Fireplace is designed to for use
with either Natural gas or Propane. It is shipped
from the factory configured to use Natural gas. A
conversion kit is included for conversion to Propane
use if desired. Check the identification label on the
Control Valve to confirm that the correct fuel is used.
WARNING:
THE CONVERSION KIT IS TO BE IN-
STALLED BY AN AUTHORIZED JØTUL
SERVICE TECHNICIAN IN ACCORDANCE
WITH THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUC-
TION AND ALL CODES AND REQUIRE-
MENTS OF THE AUTHORITY HAVING JU-
RISDICTION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERI-
OUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE
QUALIFIED AGENCY PERFORMING THIS
WORK ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR
THIS CONVERSION.
IN CANADA:
THE CONVERSION SHALL BE CARRIED
OUT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIRE-
MENTS OF THE PROVINCIAL AUTHORITIES
HAVING JURISDICTION AND IN ACCOR-
DANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE
CAN1-B149.1 AND .2 INSTALLATION CODE.
Cet equipement de conversion sera installe par une
agence qualifiee de service conformement aux
instructions du fabricant et toutes exigences et
codes applicables de l’autorises avoir la juridiction.
Si l’information dans cette Instruction n’est pas
suivie exactement, un fey, explosion ou production
de protoxyde de carbone peut resulter blessure
personnelle de vie. L’agence qualifiee de service est
esponsable de l’installation n’est pas propre et
complete jusqu’a l’operation de l’appareil converti
est cheque suivant les criteres etablis dans les
instructions de proprietaire provisionnees avec
l’equipement.
Tools required:
1/4” Nut driver, 7/16” and 1/2” open end wrench or
deep well socket, 4 mm allen wrench, Torx t20 or
slotted screwdriver.
Conversion Kit Contents:
• 1 Regulator Tower labeled for Propane
• 3 Regulator Tower Screws
• 1 Burner Orifice (#38 NG, 1.55 mm LP)
• 1 Pilot Orifice ( #30 for LP, #51 for NG)
• Label A - to be completed and applied to the back
of the fireplace.
• Label B - apply to the fireplace Rating Plate as
designated on the plate.
WARNING: If appropriate, be sure to unplug the
blower before proceeding with this conversion.