Rheem Warrior DVX Series Use and Care Manual - Page 23

Conversion instructions-Natural Gas to LP Gas If your gas supply is LP gas, your water heater can be converted to burn LP gas as follows: Natural Gas to Liquefied Petroleum (LP or Propane) Gas WARNING: This conversion kit must be installed by a qualified installer or service technician in accordance with these instructions. Installation must conform with local codes, or in their absence, with the latest edition of the National Fuel Gas Code, ANSI Z223.1. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or property damage. The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for this conversion. NOTICE: The parts required to make this conversion are supplied in a bag attached to the water heater. Should your heater not have this bag attached to the water heater, a replacement can be obtained. Simply contact the manufacturer at the address below and request a replacement conversion kit. CAUTION: The water heater is factory set to burn natural gas, but can be converted to burn LP gas. Before placing the water heater into operation, verify that the type of gas supplied to your water heater and the type of gas your water heater is set to burn are the same. If they are not, refer to these instructions. Disconnect burner supply tube, pilot tube, piezo wire from piezo ignitor striker and thermocouple from the thermostat. Remove the four tamper resistant screws on the inner door using a #20 TORX head tool supplied with the conversion kit. Remove the entire burner assembly along with the inner door. Customer Service Department 2600 Gunter Park Drive, East Montgomery, AL 36109-1413 Phone: 1-800-432-8373 Thermocouple Pilot Supply Tube Pilot Burner Set the thermostat dial to the lowest setting by turning the thermostat dial clockwise until it stops. DO NOT FORCE. Burner Supply Tube Slightly depress the gas control knob and turn clockwise to "OFF" position. Note: Knob cannot be turned from "PILOT" position unless pushed down slightly. DO NOT USE FORCE. Remove the two #6 x 3/8" long screws from the burner bracket and remove the burner. Remove the screw that holds the pilot in place. Remove the pilot from the burner. Pilot Change gas regulators setting by removing cover from the gas selector; then with a small screwdriver depress and rotate the plunger 45° counterclockwise. to lock into the inward position. Replace cover. Natural gas Outward LP gas Inward #6 x 3/8" long screws Figure A- Bottom View of Burner Slide the cone to the end of the burner tube to remove the flat end from the closed slot, turn the burner supply tube so the narrow side slides out of the cone. Remove outer jacket door. Inner Door Speed Clips Inner Door Gasket Inner Door Assembly Jacket Door Burner supply tube ↶ Cone 23