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Conversion – Rinnai RHFE-308 FTR User Manual

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CONVERSION

The following procedure must be followed to
convert the unit from Nat. Gas to LPG.

1. Hold both ends of the bottom cover.

(Undercover ass’y) and pull toward you to
remove the cover. Cover is snapped into place.
(See fig #1)

2. Remove the 7 screws that secure the front

panel and the louver assembly and remove
panel from the unit. Pull the panel out at the
bottom about 100mm and lift up over clips that
hold it in place at the unit’s top. (See fig #1 and
#2)

3. Remove 1 screw from the overheat switch

mounting plate. Place bracket and switch to the
side out of your way. (See fig #3)

4. Remove the nozzle manifold 2 screws. Then

replace all (2) orifices with the proper size for
gas type to be used. (See fig #3 and #4)

5. Remove damper inside burner 1 screw. Then

pull the damper and secondary air damper out
and replace with proper secondary damper.
(See fig #4)

6. Ensure proper relationship of electrode and

flame rod to the burner. (See fig #5)

7. VERY IMPORTANT: Gas type and gas

pressure must now be altered for the type of
gas the unit has been converted to. The
procedure for this is detailed on page 39; Gas
Pressure Setting.

FRONT
PANEL

BOTTOM COVER

LOUVER

OVERHEAT SWITCH
MOUNTING PLATE

Burner Support

Burner Box

Burner Box Mounting Plate

Main Burner Orifices

Burner Assy

Nozzie
Manifold

Damper

Secondarv Air Damper

(Fig #1)

(Fig #3)

(Fig #4)

Flame Rod

Main Heat

Exchanger

Electrode

(Fig #5)

(Fig #2)