Hearth & Home HBDV Series User manual
Refer to Page 5 for conversion from Propane/LP to
Natural Gas.
Tools required: Torx T20 Driver or Slotted Screwdriver,
5/32” Hex head/Allen Wrench, Phillip Screwdriver, 9/16”
and 3/4” Combination Wrenches, 1/2” and 3/4” Deep
Socket and Ratchet
This Kit Must be Installed by a Qualied Service Agency
Check to make sure that you have received all of the
correct parts. If not, contact your dealer before begin-
ning conversion.
CAUTION
Before installing conversion kit...
• First - Disconnect electrical power.
• Second - Shut off gas supply.
WARNING
This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualied service agency in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable code and requirements of the author-
ity having jurisdiction. If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a
re, explosion or production of carbon monoxide may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life. The qualied service agency is responsible for the proper
installation of this kit. The installation is not proper and complete until operation of the
converted appliance is checked as specied in the manufacturer’s instructions supplied
with the kit.
LOGS MAY BE HOT TO THE TOUCH. HANDLE THE LOGS WITH GLOVES AND PLACE
THEM ON A NONCOMBUSTIBLE SURFACE WHEN THEY HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM
THE INSERT.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
ammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Fuel Conversion
Instructions
Natural Gas to Propane/LP
For Models:
HBDV/DVHB, BDV/DVB, CDV Series
Kit Contents:
Description Qty. HBDV/ HBDV/ BDV/ BDV/ BDV/ CDV33 CDVR CDV36 CDV42/47
DVBH300 DVBH400 DVB300 DVB400 DVB500 DVB600 33V117
Burner Orice 1 1.50 mm 1/16 #54 #53 1.55 mm 1.28 mm 1.25 mm 1.35 mm 1.45 mm
Pilot Orice 1 #35 #35 #35 #35 #35 #35 #35 #35 #35
LPG Gas Valve Regulator 1
LPG Conversion Rating 1
Plate Label
Fuel Conversion Kit Instructions • 54D0704 Rev. A • 04/17
2Fuel Conversion Kit Instructions • 54D0704 Rev. A • 04/17
Conversion Instructions
Natural Gas to Propane/LP
1. Check to make sure you have model BDV/DVB/CDV/HBDV/DVHB unit.
2. Remove glass door, logs, grate, and ember material. Refer to Owner’s Manual.
3. Remove valve cover/faceplate from the unit. Figure 1
4. If unit is millivolt, disconnect the wires from the ignitor. Disconnect the ON/OFF/RS switch wires.
5. Turn off the gas shut off valve. Loosen and disconnect union. Figure 2
6. Remove the screws securing the engine/burner system. Lift the engine/burner system out through the
glass door opening. Figure 1. For electronic units, remove ignition module with engine/burner assem-
bly.
7. Place engine/burner system on a bench for conversion and pre-installation testing.
8. Using a TORX T20 driver or slotted screwdriver, remove and discard the regulator and rubber gasket in
the face of the valve. Reinstall existing knob extender(s). Refer to regulator instructions in conversion
kit.
NOTE: The regulator bracket has been remove so it can be used on electronic valves.
9. Install the new regulator with rubber gasket from the conversion kit. Make sure the gasket is seated
properly. Follow the regulator instructions in conversion kit.
10. Disconnect the aluminum burner tube from burner orice
using a 9/16” and 3/4” wrench. Remove screws to burner.
Lift burner off for access to orice. Refer to Figure 2 for
burner tube location.
11. Before proceeding, make sure your kit contains the
correct size orices. Using the 3/4” socket, re-
place the burner orice with the LP orice
included in the conversion kit.
12. Hand tighten the gas lines plus 1/4
turn. Do not overtighten.
13. Remove air shutter. Secure
screw in place. Figure 3.
NOTE: If air shutter is not
removed, burner will not
function correctly. Poor
combustion (sooting)
will occur.
14. Remove the top of the
pilot assembly by pull-
ing straight up on the
hood. Replace the pilot
orice with the one in-
cluded in the kit using a
5/32” hex head or Allen
wrench. Refer to Fig-
ure 2 for pilot location.
KT543
BDV remove parts
Figure 1
Remove Valve Cover/Faceplate, Engine/Burner System and Glass Frame
(BDV Millivolt Unit Shown)
Enginer/Burner
System
Glass Frame
KT543
Screw
Control Valve
Rating
Plate
Valve Cover/
Faceplate
3
Fuel Conversion Kit Instructions • 54D0704 Rev. A • 04/17
Figure 2
Remove Union from Control Valve
(Millivolt Unit Shown)
KT544
control valve
Pilot
Aluminum Burner
Tube Location
Air Shutter
Control Valve Union
KT544
KT560
remove air shutter
12/08
Air Shutter
Secure
Screw
KT560
Figure 3
Remove Air Shutter and Secure Screw in
Place
4Fuel Conversion Kit Instructions • 54D0704 Rev. A • 04/17
Bench Testing Engine / Burner Assembly
Millivolt Models:
1. Attach ex connector. Turn on the gas shut off valve.
Turn the control knob to the “PILOT” position only.
Figure 4
2. Light the pilot. Use soapy water to check for leaks on
the pilot assembly and regulator.
3. Turn control knob to “ON” position following the light-
ing instructions in owner’s manual. Use soapy water to check for leaks around
tting of aluminum tubing. Light burner. Figure 5
4. Place the Propane Conversion rating label plate and the regulator’s conver-
sion label on the existing rating plates. Refer to Figure 1 for rating plate and
conversion label locations. Attach conversion label to control valve.
5. Reinstall engine/burner system assembly. Make sure the gasket provides a
good seal. Reattach the ignitor and on/off switch wires. Reattach valve cover/
faceplate.
6. Reattach the union. Open the gas shut off valve. Check the connection for
leaks using a soapy water solution.
7. Reinstall logs, grate and embers. Refer to Owner’s Manual
8. Reinstall glass door.
9. Light unit. Check for proper burner ame appearance. Refer to Owner’s Manu-
al.
Electronic Models
1. Attach ex connector. Turn on the gas shut off valve.
2. Turn RS-OFF-ON rocker switch to “ON” position.
3. Check for leaks around pilot, regulator and tting of aluminum tubing with soapy
water. Turn off burner.
4. Place the Propane Conversion rating plate and the regulator conversion label
on the existing rating plates. Refer to Figure 1 for rating plate and conversion
label locations. Attach conversion label to control valve.
5. Reinstall engine/burner system assembly. Make sure the gasket provides a good seal. Reattach
the ignitor and on/off switch wires. Reattach valve cover/faceplate.
6. Reattach the union. Open the gas shut off valve. Check the connection for leaks using a soapy
water solution.
7. Reinstall logs, grate and embers. Refer to Owner’s Manual
8. Reinstall glass door.
9. Light unit. Check for proper burner ame appearance. Refer to Owner’s Manual
DANGER
Never check for gas leak with open
ame!
TOLIP
O
F
F
P
I
L
O
T
O
N
FP1935
control knob pilot
Figure 4
Valve Control - “PILOT” Position
FP1935
O
F
F
P
I
L
O
T
O
N
TOLIP
FP1937
control knob on
Figure 5
Valve Control - “ON” Position
FP1937
5
Fuel Conversion Kit Instructions • 54D0704 Rev. A • 04/17
Refer to Page 1 for conversion from Natural Gas to
Propane/LP.
This Kit Must be Installed by a Qualied Service Agency
Check to make sure that you have received all of the
correct parts. If not, contact your dealer before begin-
ning conversion.
CAUTION
Before installing conversion kit...
• First - Disconnect electrical power.
• Second - Shut off gas supply.
WARNING
This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualied service agency in accordance with
the manufacturer’s instructions and all applicable code and requirements of the author-
ity having jurisdiction. If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a
re, explosion or production of carbon monoxide may result causing property damage,
personal injury or loss of life. The qualied service agency is responsible for the proper
installation of this kit. The installation is not proper and complete until operation of the
converted appliance is checked as specied in the manufacturer’s instructions supplied
with the kit.
LOGS MAY BE HOT TO THE TOUCH. HANDLE THE LOGS WITH GLOVES AND PLACE
THEM ON A NONCOMBUSTIBLE SURFACE WHEN THEY HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM
THE INSERT.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not store or use gasoline or other
ammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Fuel Conversion
Instructions
Propane/LP to Natural Gas
For Models:
HBDV/DVHB, BDV/DVB, CDV Series
Tools required: Torx T20 Driver or Slotted Screwdriver,
5/32” Hex head/Allen Wrench, Phillip Screwdriver, 9/16”
and 3/4” Combination Wrenches, 1/2” and 3/4” Deep
Socket and Ratchet
Kit Contents:
Description Qty. HBDV/ HBDV/ BDV/ BDV/ BDV/ CDV33 CDVR CDV36 CDV42/47
DVBH300 DVBH400 DVB300 DVB400 DVB500 DVB600 33V117
Burner Orice 1 2.35 m #41 #443 #41 #40 #45 #45 #44 2.35 mm
Pilot Orice 1 .62 mm .62 mm .62 mm .62 mm .62 mm .62 mm .62 mm .62 mm .62 mm
NG Gas Valve Regulator 1
NG Conversion Rating 1
Plate Label
Air Shutter 1
6Fuel Conversion Kit Instructions • 54D0704 Rev. A • 04/17
Conversion Instructions
Propane/LP to Natural Gas
1. Check to make sure you have model BDV/DVB/CDV/HBDV/DVHB unit.
2. Remove glass door, logs, grate, and ember material. Refer to Owner’s Manual.
3. Remove valve cover/faceplate from the unit. Figure 6
4. If unit is millivolt, disconnect the wires from the ignitor. Disconnect the ON/OFF/RS switch wires.
5. Turn off the gas shut off valve. Loosen and disconnect union. Figure 7
6. Remove the screws securing the engine/burner system. Lift the engine/burner system out through the
glass door opening. Figure 6. For electronic units, remove ignition module with engine/burner assem-
bly.
7. Place engine/burner system on a bench for conversion and pre-installation testing.
8. Using a TORX T20 driver or slotted screwdriver, remove and discard the regulator and rubber gasket in
the face of the valve. Reinstall existing knob extender(s). Refer to regulator instructions in conversion
kit.
NOTE: The regulator bracket has been remove so it can be used on electronic valves.
9. Install the new regulator with rubber gasket from the conversion kit. Make sure the gasket is seated
properly. Follow the regulator instructions in conversion kit.
10. Disconnect the aluminum burner tube from burner orice using a 9/16”
and 3/4” wrench. Remove screws to burner. Lift burner off
for access to orice. Refer to Figure 2 for burner tube loca-
tion.
11. Before proceeding, make sure your kit contains the correct
size orices. Using the 3/4” socket, replace the burner
orice with the natural gas orice included in the con-
version kit.
12. Hand tighten the gas lines plus 1/4 turn. Do
not overtighten.
13. Add air shutter, supplied and adjust
to 1/4” open.
NOTE: If air shutter is not 1/4”
open, burner will not function
correctly. Poor combustion
(sooting) will occur.
14. Remove the top of the
pilot assembly by pull-
ing straight up on the
hood. Replace the pi-
lot orice with the one
included in the kit us-
ing a 5/32” hex head
or Allen wrench. Refer
to Figure 2 for pilot lo-
cation.
KT543
BDV remove parts
Figure 6
Remove Valve Cover/Faceplate, En-
gine/Burner System and Glass Frame
(BDV Millivolt Unit Shown)
Enginer/Burner
System
Glass Frame
KT543
Screw
Control Valve
Rating
Plate
Valve Cover/
Faceplate
7
Fuel Conversion Kit Instructions • 54D0704 Rev. A • 04/17
KT544
control valve
Pilot
Aluminum Burner
Tube Location
Air Shutter
Control Valve Union
KT544
Figure 7
Remove Union from Control Valve
(Millivolt Unit Shown)
Figure 8
Adjust Air Shutter - 1/4” Open
KT545
Air Shutter
KT545
air shutter LP
Bottom of Unit
8Fuel Conversion Kit Instructions • 54D0704 Rev. A • 04/17
Bench Testing Engine / Burner Assembly
Millivolt Models:
1. Attach ex connector. Turn on the gas shut off valve.
Turn the control knob to the “PILOT” position only.
Figure 9
2. Light the pilot. Use soapy water to check for leaks on
the pilot assembly and regulator.
3. Turn control knob to “ON” position following the light-
ing instructions in owner’s manual. Use soapy water to check for leaks around
tting of aluminum tubing. Light burner. Figure 10
4. Place the Propane Conversion rating label plate and the regulator’s conver-
sion label on the existing rating plates. Refer to Figure 6 for rating plate and
conversion label locations. Attach conversion label to control valve.
5. Reinstall engine/burner system assembly. Make sure the gasket provides a
good seal. Reattach the ignitor and on/off switch wires. Reattach valve cover/
faceplate.
6. Reattach the union. Open the gas shut off valve. Check the connection for
leaks using a soapy water solution.
7. Reinstall logs, grate and embers. Refer to Owner’s Manual
8. Reinstall glass door.
9. Light unit. Check for proper burner ame appearance. Refer to Owner’s Manu-
al.
Electronic Models
1. Attach ex connector. Turn on the gas shut off valve.
2. Turn RS-OFF-ON rocker switch to “ON” position.
3. Check for leaks around pilot, regulator and tting of aluminum tubing with soapy
water. Turn off burner.
4. Place the Propane Conversion rating plate and the regulator conversion label
on the existing rating plates. Refer to Figure 6 for rating plate and conversion
label locations. Attach conversion label to control valve.
5. Reinstall engine/burner system assembly. Make sure the gasket provides a good seal. Reattach
the ignitor and on/off switch wires. Reattach valve cover/faceplate.
6. Reattach the union. Open the gas shut off valve. Check the connection for leaks using a soapy
water solution.
7. Reinstall logs, grate and embers. Refer to Owner’s Manual
8. Reinstall glass door.
9. Light unit. Check for proper burner ame appearance. Refer to Owner’s Manual
DANGER
Never check for gas leak with open
ame!
TOLIP
O
F
F
P
I
L
O
T
O
N
FP1935
control knob pilot
Figure 9
Valve Control - “PILOT” Position
FP1935
O
F
F
P
I
L
O
T
O
N
TOLIP
FP1937
control knob on
Figure 10
Valve Control - “ON” Position
FP1937
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