Owner`s manual

THE CALDERA
Page 40
FUEL CONVERSION
“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 instructions 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.
Conversion Kit Contents
This conversion kit contains the following parts:
1) For LPG # 51 orifice and LPG Stepper motor
2) For NG # 35 orifice and NG stepper motor
To convert from NG to LPG or reverse, follow the next steps.
- Replace burner orifices,
- Replace stepper motor (see next page).
- Convert pilot fuel (see instructions below)
How to convert Pilot fuel:
Use a 7/16” wrench to loosen the pilot hood
Push the little tab in and the little tab with hole should pop out.
The hole stamp tab (LP) out is used for Propane
The stamped tab (NA) out is for Natural Gas
Re-tighten the pilot hood.
Fill out the fuel conversion label on the appliance (inside side doors)
All valves have been pre-set and certified for installation at elevations from 0 – 4500 feet (1 – 1372m)
above sea level.
High Elevations
When installing this unit at higher elevations, it is necessary to decrease the input rating by replacing
the existing burner orifice with a smaller size for installations over 2000 feet (608 m). The appliances
input should be reduced 4% for each additional 1000 feet (305 m) above sea level. For the USA, de-
rate the unit from sea level according to the gas installation code.
Altitude Natural Gas
Orifice Size
Propane
Orifice Size
0 – 4,500 ft (0 – 1372 m) 35 51
4,500 – 6,500 ft (1372 – 1981 m) 36 52
6,500 – 8,000 ft (1981 – 2438 m) 37 53