Brute FT Series - Natural Gas to Propane Conversion

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4.13 Natural Gas to Propane Conversion
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Document 4387
The FT Series, Heating Only, Gas Conversion Kit
pg 1 of 4
Model Nat Gas (NG) Part # Propane (LP) Part #
FTHW
100
FT2056 FT2057
FTHW
140
FT2027 FT2028
FTHW
199
FT1780 FT1802
ON / OFF
H2375200D
Kit # R20773
The FT Series, heating only, condensing boiler
is con gured for Natural Gas (NG) from the
factory.
A Natural Gas to Propane Conversion
Kit is included with every FT. The gas conversion
kit will show you how to convert your FT boiler
to propane gas. If your FT does not have the bag
containing the conversion kit, a replacement kit can
be obtained. Contact the manufacturer and request a
replacement gas conversion kit.
NOTICE
If your installation altitude is greater than 2000 ft, check
that the ‘High Altitude’ Installer Setting has been adjusted
to suit your installation altitude. Refer to Section 4.12 of the
Installation and Operation Instructions (Document 1342).
This boiler has been assembled at the factory to burn
natural gas, but can be converted to burn LP gas. Be
sure to con rm that the gas at this installation is propane
gas (LP), before performing this conversion, and then
placing the boiler into operation.
Table A. Gas Conversion Parts
Steps 1 thru 24
1.
Turn OFF the FT. The
ON / OFF button is located
at the bottom left of the Control Display.
2.
Turn OFF the GAS and WATER supply to the FT (valves
are located on the plumbing pipes.)
WARNING
This conversion 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  re, an explosion
or production of carbon monoxide may result causing
property damage, personal injury or loss of life. The
quali ed service agency is responsible for the proper
and complete 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 instruction supplied with the kit. Installation
must conform to local codes and the latest edition of the
National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1 and CAN-B149.1.
Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or
property damage. The quali ed agency performing this work
assumes responsibility for gas conversion.
AVERTISSEMENT
Ce conversion doit être installé par un organisme de service
conformément aux instructions du fabricant et tous les
codes et les exigences de l’autorité compétente. Si
les informations contenues dans ces instructions n’est
pas suivi à la lettre, un incendie, une explosion ou de
la production de monoxyde de carbone mais résultat
causant des dommages matériels, des blessures ou des
pertes de vie. Le service est responsable pour la bonne
et complète l’installation de ce kit. L’installation n’est pas
correcte et complète jusqu’à ce que le fonctionnement de
l’appareil converti est véri ée comme spéci é dans le manuel
d’instruction fourni avec le kit.L'installation doit être conforme
aux codes locaux et la dernière édition du National Code de
gaz combustible, ANSI Z223.1 et peut-B149.1. Non-respect
des instructions peut entraîner des blessures graves ou des
dommages matériels. L'organisme quali é e󰀨 ectuant ce travail
suppose la responsabilité de conversion au gaz.
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