IHP EPIC Series User manual

KIT CONTENTS (See Figure 1)
1 ea. Nova SIT LP Regulator Kit (A)
1 ea. #49 LP main burner orifice (39,000 BTU) (B)
1 ea. #52 LP main burner orifice (31,000 BTU) (C)
1 ea. Sticker “Epic LP 39” if LP orifice was #49
1 ea. Sticker “Epic LP 31” if LP orifice was #52
1 ea. Instruction Sheet
TOOLS NEEDED (See Figure 2)
5/32” Allen Wrench or T-Handle Wrench
1/8” Allen Wrench or T-Handle Wrench
Torx Bit (T20 with 1/4” shank and center hole)
1/2” Open End Wrench
7/16” Open End Wrench
EPIC™ GAS CONVERSION INSTRUCTIONS NG TO LP
CAT. NO. 75352, MODEL EPIC-CK-NG TO LP
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONVERTING FROM NATURAL GAS (NG) TO
PROPANE GAS (LP) FOR USE WITH THE EPIC DIRECT VENT GAS STOVE
775244M
Rev. C, 12/2013
HEARTH PRODUCTS
KITS AND ACCESSORIES
WARNING
This conversion kit shall be installed by a qualified
service agencyinaccordance withthemanufacturer's
instructionsandallapplicable codesandrequirements
of the authority having jurisdiction. If the information
in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire,
explosionor productionofcarbon monoxidemayresult
causing property damage, personal injury or loss of
life. The qualified service agency performing this
installationisresponsible forthe properinstallation of
thiskit andassumes responsibilityfor thisconversion.
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.
IMPORTANT LE CANADA SEULEMENT
La conversion devra être effectuée conformément
aux recommandations des autorités provinciales
ayant juridiction et conformément aux exigences
du code d'installation CAN/CGA B149.1.
IMPORTANT CANADA
Theconversionshall becarried outin accordancewith
the requirementsof theprovincial authorities having
jurisdictionand in accordance withtherequirements
of the CAN/CGA B149.1 Installation code.
AVERTISSEMENT
Cet équipement de conversion sera installé par une
agencequalifiéedeserviceconformémentauxinstruc-
tionsdufabricantettoutesexigencesetcodesapplica-
blesdel'autorisés avoirla juridiction. Sil'information
dans cette instruction n'est pas suivie exactement, un
feu, explosion ou production de protoxyde de carbone
peut résulter le dommages causer de propriété, perte
oublessure personnelledevie. L'agencequalifiée de
service est esponsable de l'installation propre de cet
équipment. L'installationn'est paspropreetcompléte
jusqu'à l'opération de l'appareil converti est chéque
suivant les critères établis dans les instructions de
propriétaire provisionnées avec l'équipement.
IMPORTANT
The burner orifices 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 stickermust befilled out bythe
installer and adhered to the appliance at the time
of the conversion. Contact your local gas supplier
for deration requirements for your area.
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Fig. 2
Figure 1 - Kit Contents
Figure 2 - Tools Needed
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READ ALL THE STEPS BEFORE STARTING THE CONVERSION.
INSTALLER NOTICE: THESE INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE LEFT WITH
THE APPLIANCE.
This kit contains components required to convert this appliance
from using Natural Gas to using Propane Gas as the only fuel.
All of these components must be replaced in order for the unit to
operate safely on Propane Gas.
When installing gas components use pipe joint compound or
Teflon tape on all pipe fittings before installing (ensure propane
resistant compounds are used, do not use pipe joint compounds
on flare fittings).
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
TURN OFF THE GAS SUPPLY TO THE APPLIANCE.
Step 1.Using an 1/8” allen wrench, remove the control panel cover by
removing the 4 button screws around the control panel (indicated
by arrows in Figure 1). Do not disconnect any wires during this
step.
Remove regulator
diaphragm
Step 2.Remove the knob extensions on the gas control and flame height
knobs by pulling them off.
Step 3.Using a Torx T20 or flat screwdriver, remove the Nova SIT NG
Regulator (flame height knob) by removing the 3 screws sur-
rounding it (see Figures 2 and 3). Be sure to also remove the
NG regulator diaphragm (see Figures 2 and 5).
Step 4.Install the Nova SIT LP Regulator (included in this kit) using the
3 new screws provided as shown in Figure 3.
Diaphragm
Screws
Regulator
Pressure
Regulator
Remove
These
Components
Figure 5
Fill out & affix label from
regulator kit to valve
Step 5. Replace the knob extensions on the gas control and flame height
knobs. Reinstall the control board panel using the 4 button screws
removed during step 1.
Step 6.Using a 5/32” allen wrench, remove the 2 screws near the rear
corners of the burner pan (see Figure 5).
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5
Control Panel
Burner Pan
Control Board Panel
Screws are indicated by arrows
Screws are indicated by arrows
Regulator screws are
indicated by arrows
Regulator screws are
indicated by arrows
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Step 7.Before removing the burner pan slide the air shutter control
lever all the way to the right to the open position (see Figure
6). To remove the burner pan lift up on the left side, then slide
the burner to the left and lift out (see Figure 7).
Open the Air
Shutter Control
Air Shutter Orifice
Step 8.Movetheairshutteroffoftheorifice. Using a 1/2” open end wrench,
remove the orifice by turning counterclockwise. See Figure 8.
Step 9.Using an 1/2” end wrench, replace the NG orifice with the LP
main burner orifice included in this kit (#49 for 39,000 BTU or
#52 for 31,000 BTU). See Figure 8.
Step 10.Using a 7/16” open-end wrench, loosen the stem of pilot hood
assembly with a 1/4 turn counterclockwise (see Figure 9).
Figure 6
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
Step 11.Convert the orifice to LP by pushing the orifice slider to the left.
The top side of the orifice slider should now appear red. See
Figure 10.
Orifice Slider
Step 12.Retighten the pilot orifice with 7/16” open end wrench (see Figure
9).Ensure that the orifice slider stays in the LP position while
tightening (see Figure 10).
Step 13.Reinstall the burner, right side first, making sure that the burner
neck is seated in the air shutter (see Figure 11).
Burner
neck
Air
shutter
Figure 10
Figure 11
Burner Pan
Slide burner left, then lift out
Pilot Hood Assembly
Turn stem of
pilot hood as-
sembly coun-
ter-clockwise
to loosen.
When hood
is positioned
as shown it is
in the loose
position.
Push orifice slider to the right
Pilot Hood
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Step 16. Turn on gas supply and test for gas leaks using a gas leak test
solution (see Test Procedure on Page 18 of the Installation and
Operation Manual).
Step 17.Using a manometer, test the inlet and manifold gas pressure
per instructions in the Installation and Operation Manual (Page
18) and as shown in the following 2 tables.
Step 14.Reinstall the log set and glass door assembly. See Page 12
(Log Set Installation) and Page 25 (Door Assembly Installation)
in the Installation and Operation Manual.
Step 15.Light the appliance per the lighting instructions label on ap-
pliance (located below glass door) or lighting instructions on
Page 19 of the Installation and Operation Manual. Inspect for
proper pilot and burner flame appearances (see Figures 14 and
15 below). Also see Flame Color and Behavior and Inspect The
Pilot System For Proper Flame on Page 20 of the Installation
and Operation Manual.
Figure 15 - Burner Flame Appearance
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
Ports on Pan
Burner Assembly
Figure 14 - Proper Pilot Flame Appearance
Safety Label
Step 15.Use the sticker that reads “Epic LP 39” to cover model “Epic
NG 40” on the label if orifice #49 is installed. Use the sticker
“Epic LP 31” to cover “Epic NG 40” on the label if orifice #52
is installed. The label is located on the inside of the left hand
door (see Figure 14).
Figure 12
Figure 13
Inlet Gas Supply Pressure
Fuel # Minimum Maximum Desired
Propane 11" WC/po. C.E
(2.74 kPa)
13.0" WC/po. C.E
(3.23 kPa)
11" WC/po. C.E
(2.74 kPa)
Manifold Gas Supply Pressure
Fuel # Low High
Propane (Lo) 6" WC/po. C.E
(1.50 kPa)
(Hi) 10.0" WC/po. C.E
(2.49 kPa)
Step 14.Before you secure the burner with screws, double check that
the orifice is positioned into the burner neck by feeling around
the back of the burner (see Figure 12). Then, lower the burner
so it sits flush on the burner supports and replace the 2 screws
removed in step 6 (see Figure 12).
Reach behind burner and feel orifice to
ensure it is centered in the burner neck
Lower burner flush and reinstall
screws (indicated by arrows)
Burner
Burner
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