Gas Valve 7200 IPER-S7C LP Conversion

mikefrommi · 03-05-2011, 01:44 AM

Hello Fellas,
I just received this valve in the mail. When ordering I was told I would need to purchase an LP conversion kit which coincidentally was included with the unit. Here's the issue. The additional conversion kit talks of replacing the step spring that doesn't exist on the unit. Is it OK to assume I just omit that. It also isn't included in the conversion portion of the valve replacement instructions. It looks as if the additional conversion kit may be universal for several variations of the 7200 valve. Just want to confirm as I'm playing with the most dangerous part of this thing. And yes, I'm looking up manometers as soon as I post this. Thanks in advance, Mike

Jackofall1 · 03-05-2011, 06:49 AM

Welcome Mike, to the best DIY'r site on the web.

Just as a precaution, you might want to post the model number of furnace that this valve is going in so our resident HVAC experts can check the valve with you.

Have you changed anything on the valve to convert to LP? if I read your post correctly you are asking about the step spring specifically, have you called the supplier to ask the same question?

Mark

yuri · 03-05-2011, 07:40 AM

Don't trust the supplier. All they know is cross referencing and looking up parts numbers in a catalog for something they have never worked with. Contact Robertshaw DIRECTLY and ask them. I assume it is a RS valve.

mikefrommi · 03-06-2011, 08:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yuri

Don't trust the supplier. All they know is cross referencing and looking up parts numbers in a catalog for something they have never worked with. Contact Robertshaw DIRECTLY and ask them. I assume it is a RS valve.

Boy, that is the quote of the year. I was stuck dealing with a place I ordered from online. The order was all jacked up. But I had to stay in the ring to avoid restocking and mailing fee's.

At the end of the day what I learned is if your going to order online to save a few bucks - you BETTER know exactly what you want. Don't expect anything but a run around. This includes all obsolete number cross overs. Not saying everyone out there has the head inserted. But you never know. I sent all the crossovers - pictures of old and new - and still ended up with an extra conversion kit that was included with my new gas valve.

See my new post "Converting Robertshaw Gas Valve 7100 DER-S7C" Figured I post new for better search for community.

Jackofall1 · 03-06-2011, 08:58 PM

Looking forward to see that new post, haven't found it yet though.

Mark

mikefrommi · 03-06-2011, 10:40 PM

[quote=Jackofall1;604038]Looking forward to see that new post, haven't found it yet though.

Mark[/quote

Took a little for me to get it all together. Check it out.

03-05-2011, 01:44 AM	#1
mikefrommi Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mid-MI Posts: 14	Gas Valve 7200 IPER-S7C LP Conversion Hello Fellas, I just received this valve in the mail. When ordering I was told I would need to purchase an LP conversion kit which coincidentally was included with the unit. Here's the issue. The additional conversion kit talks of replacing the step spring that doesn't exist on the unit. Is it OK to assume I just omit that. It also isn't included in the conversion portion of the valve replacement instructions. It looks as if the additional conversion kit may be universal for several variations of the 7200 valve. Just want to confirm as I'm playing with the most dangerous part of this thing. And yes, I'm looking up manometers as soon as I post this. Thanks in advance, Mike Last edited by mikefrommi; 03-05-2011 at 02:04 AM. Reason: Re-read instructions 4 more times.

03-05-2011, 06:49 AM	#2
Jackofall1 Experienced Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 2,801	Gas Valve 7200 IPER-S7C LP Conversion Welcome Mike, to the best DIY'r site on the web. Just as a precaution, you might want to post the model number of furnace that this valve is going in so our resident HVAC experts can check the valve with you. Have you changed anything on the valve to convert to LP? if I read your post correctly you are asking about the step spring specifically, have you called the supplier to ask the same question? Mark __________________ When its all said and done there is usually more said than done To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-05-2011, 07:40 AM	#3
yuri Hvac Pro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 6,737	Gas Valve 7200 IPER-S7C LP Conversion Don't trust the supplier. All they know is cross referencing and looking up parts numbers in a catalog for something they have never worked with. Contact Robertshaw DIRECTLY and ask them. I assume it is a RS valve. __________________ "Cut it twice and it is still too short". To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Last edited by yuri; 03-05-2011 at 07:44 AM.

03-06-2011, 08:58 PM	#5
Jackofall1 Experienced Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Southern Michigan Posts: 2,801	Gas Valve 7200 IPER-S7C LP Conversion Looking forward to see that new post, haven't found it yet though. Mark __________________ When its all said and done there is usually more said than done To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

03-06-2011, 10:40 PM	#6
mikefrommi Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Mid-MI Posts: 14	Gas Valve 7200 IPER-S7C LP Conversion [quote=Jackofall1;604038]Looking forward to see that new post, haven't found it yet though. Mark[/quote Took a little for me to get it all together. Check it out.

Gas Valve 7200 IPER-S7C LP Conversion