Vermont Casting Pilot lights but Main Burner does not, Main Burner shuts off and Pilot

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Vermont Castings Jefferson Vent Free Gas Heater

Troubleshooting cont’d.

 

 

CONDITION

POSSIBLE CAUSE

SOLUTION

Pilot lights but flame goes out when Control Knob is released.

Fig. 26 Pilot flame is lifting.

Thermopile

Thermo-

couple

1.Control Knob not fully depressed or held in long enough.

2.Gas supply line shut-off valve is not fully open.

3.Thermocouple connection is loose at the Control Valve.

4.Pilot flame does not touch the Thermocouple. (Figs. 26, 27) This can be caused by:

A)Incorrect gas pressure, and/or

B)other conditions that should be identified only by a qualified service technician.

5.Thermocouple is damaged.

6.Control Valve is damaged.

1.Depress Control Knob fully and hold in for a full 30 seconds.

2.Fully open gas supply line shut-off valve.

3.Inspect and tighten securely.

4.A) Contact the local gas company. Inlet supply pressure should be 5” w.c.-8”w.c. for NG (5”w.c.-7”w.c. over 8000 ft. elevation) and 11”w.c.-12”w.c. for LP. Adjust as necessary.

B)Call local gas service techni- cian.

5.Call local gas service technician.

6.Call local gas service technician.

Fig. 27 Pilot flame is weak - does not touch Thermocouple.

Fig. 28 Correct LP Pilot Flame.

Fig. 29

Correct NG Pilot Flame.

Pilot lights but Main Burner does not.

1.Gas supply line shut-off valve is not fully open.

2.Foreign material is blocking Burner ports.

3.Main Burner orifice is clogged.

4.Thermostat or remote switch not activated on JUVS.

5.Bad Thermopile.

1.Fully open gas supply line shut-off valve.

2.Insptect and clear debris away from Burner ports.

3.Call local gas service technician.

4.Set thermostat to higher tempera- ture or check remote switch.

5.Call local gas service technician.

Main Burner shuts off and Pilot

1. Insufficient fresh air.

1. Determine that adequate ventila-

flame goes out while in operation.

 

tion exists to provide sufficient

 

 

fresh air. Open a window or

 

 

provide additional ventilation. (See

 

 

Fresh Air Requirements, Pages 7-

 

 

8)

 

2. Incorrect inlet supply pressure.

2. Contact the local gas company.

 

 

Adjust inlet supply pressure to

 

 

specification: NG; 5”w.c.-8”w.c.

 

 

(5”w.c.-7”w.c. at elevations over

 

 

8000 ft.) LP; 11”w.c.-12”w.c.

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Contents Jefferson Table Of Contents Installation & Operating Instructions Carbon Monoxide Poisoning MAY Lead to DeathJuvs Dimensions Jefferson Vent Free dimensionsHearth Requirements Minimum Clearances to Combustible MaterialsMantel Mantel from Shelf Depth Stove Top Gas Specifications Gas Inlet and Manifold PressuresHigh Elevations Odor During OperationVent Free Features Fresh Air Requirements for Combustion VentilationProvide for Adequate Ventilation Unusually Tight ConstructionSupplementing ventilation air Assembly Procedures Optional Fan Kit Installation 2960/FK28Unpack the Stove To remove the packaged log set from the fireboxInstall ON/OFF Switch Models onlyInstall the Log Set Thermostat Connection optionalConnect the Gas Supply Line Maximum RunInstall the Stove Front Engage with side ribsFlame & Temperature Adjustment Flame CharacteristicsYour First Fire Pilot and Burner InspectionTo Turn Off Gas To Heater What to do if YOU Smell GASNo spark at pilot when Ignitor is operated TroubleshootingIgnitor Electrode sparks, but Pilot does not light Main Burner shuts off and Pilot Pilot lights but Main Burner does notFlame goes out while in operation Maintenance Firebox Cleaning and InspectionCleaning Procedure Care of Cast IronJefferson Vent Free Gas Heater Juvs Description JuvsRemote Controls Optional AccessoriesFan Kits Limited Lifetime Warranty Vermont Castings, Majestic Products

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