10. Conversion NG to LPG Previous topic Parent topic Child topic Next topic

Before you begin

The parts listed below are required to complete this conversion. This conversion should only be carried out by a qualified and trained tradesperson.
Model Qty Description Part Number
GWH10-2G 1 LPG Burner 8708120694
  1 LPG Poppet Valve 8708500337
  1 LPG Pilot Injector 8708200321
Model Qty Description Part Number
GWH13-2G 1 LPG Burner 8708120696
  1 LPG Poppet Valve 8708500362
  1 LPG Pilot Injector 8708200321
Model Qty Description Part Number
GWH16-2G 1 LPG Burner 8708120697
  1 LPG Poppet Valve 8708500362
  1 LPG Pilot Injector 8708200321

Procedure

  1. Isolate gas and water supplies to the appliance with the valves under the appliance and remove the front cover.
  2. Disconnect the inlet water connection from the water valve.
  3. Remove the fixing brackets on both sides of the burner (between burner and backing plate).
  4. Loosen the 2 gas valve securing screws and remove the entire gas valve/water valve assembly from appliance.
  5. Loosen the 2 securing screws between the gas valve and burner assembly and replace the burner with the LPG burner assembly refitting the cross ignition bar to the rear of the new burner.
  6. Refit the gas valve/water valve assembly to the appliance including the fixing brackets and tighten the gas valve securing screws.
  7. Loosen the 2 water valve securing screws and remove the water valve from the appliance.
  8. Remove the microswitch from the appliance by removing the fastening screw underneath the gas valve (Note: The gas valve spindle cannot be removed without removing the microswitch).
  9. Remove the ICU from the appliance to allow access to the gas valve cap locking screw.
  10. Remove the gas valve cap by turning anti-clockwise and easing cap away from the gas valve remembering a spring is under the cap.
  11. Remove the poppet valve, spring and gas valve and replace with the LPG poppet valve and gas valve stem (spring remains the same).
  12. Refit the gas valve cap ensuring to refit the locking screw to hold the cap in place and refit theICU to the appliance.
  13. Refit the microswitch to the appliance ensuring it is locked into the end ofthe gas valve spindle.
  14. Refit teh water valve and reconnect the water inlet connection to the appliance.
  15. Turn on the gas and water supplies to the appliance and test for leaks.
  16. Recommission the appliance to LPG specifications.

Results

After conversion and recommissioning the hot water unit, the hot water unit should be delivering the rated flow at a 25°C temperature rise.