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  • Sep 7, 2007, 11:35 AM
    dustyjoe
    Intertherm oriface change
    I need to change over a ten year old Intertherm from LP gas to Natural Gas.
    Is this a matter if changing the Orifaces on the burners similar to a gas cookstove? The regulator simply has to reverse the oriface within it but I am having difficulty locating the orifaces for the burners.
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  • Sep 7, 2007, 01:50 PM
    NorthernHeat
    Most moble home/Intertherm, I'm guessing. The orifice screws right into the gas valve.
  • Sep 8, 2007, 08:00 AM
    hvac1000
    Do not forget to change the pilot oriface if it has one.
  • Sep 8, 2007, 09:09 AM
    dustyjoe
    RE: Intertherm

    I am in an area where no one will service this unit.
    I have found on the furnace the instructions for the regulator(pilot light) change is done by removing and reversing the oriface within the regulator. I have been unable to locate orifaces for the burners if they take them. I have tried numerous repair shops in Kansas City to no avail.
    Thank You for your input.
    Joe G.
  • Sep 8, 2007, 02:28 PM
    hvac1000
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dustyjoe
    RE: Intertherm

    I am in an area where no one will service this unit.
    I have found on the furnace the instructions for the regulator(pilot light) change is done by removing and reversing the oriface within the regulator. I have been unable to locate orifaces for the burners if they take them. I have tried numerous repair shops in Kansas City to no avail.
    Thank You for your input.
    Joe G.


    I hate to tell you this but setting up or changing a burner from LP to natural gas is more involved that just changing the or reversing the valve regulator.

    Usually in this order

    Gas off
    Remove burner
    Replace LP with natural gas orifice
    Replace pilot orifice LP to natural (sometimes there is NO pilot orifice)
    Replace thermocouple if equiptment (easier to do when burner out)
    Obtain manometer and attach
    Take reading at valve to see if within 3.0 to 3.5 inches water for natural gas
    Light pilot and check for flame strength and adjust thermocouple if necessary
    Open main gas and check for proper operation.

    Caution. All Mobile home units have a built in combustion air system. Make sure it is functioning properly.


    BTW What is the exact name and model number on the unit. I will see if I can locate the orifices in my book.
  • Sep 10, 2007, 07:17 AM
    dustyjoe
    HVAC1000,
    Greatly appreciate your advise on this matter. I have spoke with an hvac repairman that did not want to try and locate the parts. He will come by and check the furnace after I have obtained the orifaces.
    Intertherm Model # MGBB-070 ABFC-01
    Serial # MGB 9505-05700
    Main Oriface is 23
    Output BTU 57,000
  • Sep 10, 2007, 08:51 AM
    hvac1000
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by dustyjoe
    HVAC1000,
    Greatly appreciate your advise on this matter. I have spoke with an hvac repairman that did not want to try and locate the parts. He will come by and check the furnace after i have obtained the orifaces.
    Intertherm Model # MGBB-070 ABFC-01
    Serial # MGB 9505-05700
    Main Oriface is 23
    Output BTU 57,000


    PILOT ASSY(.014 PILOT ORIFICE) Part number 660869

    689009 GASKET,BURNER

    902901 BURNER ASSY MHGA

    They do not show a burner orifice just a burner with orifice.
    A nautral gas orifice will be larger than a propane one. If we can find the size it can be drilled out with the proper size drill bit.

    http://www.qualityhtg.com/pdf/mg-mm_downflow.pdf


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