PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS
Figures 15 and 18 show a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple. The flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. A slight yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet. Figures 16 and 19 show an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut down.
VFSR PILOT
Correct appearance of pilot flame.
Figure 15
Incorrect appearance of pilot flame.
Figure 16
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 16
• See Troubleshooting, page 19.
Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figure 17 )
When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen Depletion Sensor as follows:
1.Clean the ODS pilot by loosening nut B from the pilot tubing. When this procedure is required, grasp nut A with an open end wrench.
2.Blow air pressure through the holes indicated by the arrows. This will blow out foreign materials such as dust, lint and spider webs. Tighten nut B also by grasping nut A.
Figure 17
VFSV PILOT
Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
Figure 18
Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
Figure 19
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 19
•See Troubleshooting, page 19.
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