Conversion Kit

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WARNING

This conversion shall be installed by a qualied 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 specied in the

manufacturer's instruction supplied with the kit.

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.

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Document 4290B

The FT Series, Floor-Standing, Gas Conversion Kit

pg 1 of 4

Steps 1 thru 26

The FT Series, oor standing, 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 conversion kit.

NOTICE

If your installation altitude is greater than 2000 ft, please 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 1320).

WARNING

This gas conversion kit shall be installed by a qualied service

agency in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and

all applicable codes and requirements of the authority having

jurisdiction. The information in these instructions must be

followed to minimize the risk of re or explosion or to prevent

property damage, personal injury or death. The qualied 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 specied in the manufacturer’s

instructions 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.

CAUTION

This combination boiler has already been set to burn

natural gas, but can be converted to burn LP gas. Before

placing the combination boiler into operation, verify that

your fuel source is natural gas. Or verify that your fuel

source is propane if you are converting this combination

unit to propane.

Kit # R20771

Top Access Panel

Front Panel Knob

Front Panel

Figure A

ON / OFF

To convert from Natural Gas to Propane Gas

Turn

OFF

the FT. The

ON / OFF

button is

located at the bottom left of the Control Display.

Turn

OFF

the GAS and WATER supply to the

FT (valves are located on the plumbing pipes.)

Table A

H2373900B

.18

Natural Gas

(NG) Part #

Propane Gas

(LP) Part #

FTCF140

FT1722 FT1722P

FTCF199

FT1780 FT1802

Nozzle

Orice

Summary of content (4 pages)

PAGE 1
The FT Series, Floor-Standing, Gas Conversion Kit Kit # R20771 Document 4290B Top Access Panel Front Panel Knob The FT Series, floor standing, condensing boiler is configured for Natural Gas (NG) from the factory. A Natural Gas to Propane Front Panel 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.
PAGE 2
The FT Series, Floor-Standing, Gas Conversion Kit Document 4290B 3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the 4 screws on the Top Access Panel, and then lift out the Top Access Panel. 4. Unthread the Front Panel Knob at the top of the front panel and then remove the entire panel. See Figure A. 5. With the internal components exposed, locate the gas inlet pipe of your model. See Figure B. FTCF199 FTCF140 GAS INLET PIPE GAS VALVE Figure B GAS VALVE GAS INLET PIPE 6.
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The FT Series, Floor-Standing, Gas Conversion Kit ON OFF MIN Fire Normal Operation MAX Fire Normal Operation NG Natural LP Propane 3” Vent Size 2” Vent Size ON E REF MBH R CE ENON OFF OFF ON N/A 140 Y. ONL OFF ON DO OFF OT NON N/A Document 4290B ON GE N A C H ON ON 199 Table B DIP Switch Settings 15. Setup your combustion analyser and place the sensor into the combustion test port Figure D 16. Per Table B for Max Fire, change dip switch 6 to ON and 7 to OFF.
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The FT Series, Floor-Standing, Gas Conversion Kit FTCF199 FTCF140 - Gas Valve Adjustment Port (under the cap screw) Manifold Pressure Port Figure E + + Document 4290B - 22. It may be necessary to go back and forth between HI Fire and LOW Fire several times (and making adjustments ONLY at LOW Fire), before CO2 at both are within acceptable levels. Be sure to put the cap screw back onto the gas valve adjustment port when done. 23.