Superior CF6500-CMP, CF5500-CMP, CF5500-CMN, CF6500-CMN Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action

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TROUBLESHOOTING THE CF MILLIVOLT GAS CONTROL SYSTEM

Note: Before troubleshooting the gas control system, be sure external gas shut off valve (located at gas supply inlet) is in the “ON” position.

 

SYMPTOM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

 

 

 

 

 

1.

Spark ignitor will not light

A. Defective ignitor

Check for spark at electrode and ODS; if no spark and

 

pilot after repeated

(no spark at electrode).

electrode wire is properly connected, replace ignitor.

 

triggering of black button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B. Defective or misaligned electrode

Using a match, light pilot. If pilot lights, turn off pilot and

 

 

 

 

 

 

at pilot (spark at electrode).

trigger the red button again. If pilot lights, an improper gas

 

 

 

 

 

mixture caused the bad lighting and a longer purge period is

 

 

 

 

 

recommended. If pilot will not light – check gap at electrode

 

 

 

 

 

and pilot - should be ¹⁄₈" to have a strong spark. If gap

 

 

 

 

 

measures ¹⁄₈", replace ODS system (Figure 19 ).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C. Gas supply pressure errant.

Check inlet gas pressure. It should be within the limits as

 

 

 

 

 

marked on the rating plate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D. Pilot orifice plugged.

Clean or replace ODS orifice.

 

 

 

 

2.

Pilot will not stay lit after

A. Defective pilot generator (thermo-

Check pilot flame, it must impinge on thermocouple (Figure

 

carefully following the

couple).

19 ). Clean and/or replace or adjust ODS for maximum flame

 

lighting instructions.

 

 

on thermocouple. Ensure that the connection between the

 

 

 

 

 

valve and thermocouple are tight and secure.

 

 

 

 

3.

Pilot burning, no gas to

A. Wall switch or wires defective.

Check wall switch and wires for proper connections. Jumper

 

burner, Valve knob “ON,”

 

 

wire across terminals at wall switch, if burner comes on,

 

Wall Switch “ON.”

 

 

replace defective wall switch. If okay, jumper wires across

 

 

 

 

 

wall switch wires at valve, if burner comes on, wires are faulty

 

 

 

 

 

or connections are bad.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B. Thermopile may not be generating

Check thermopile with millivolt meter. Take reading at ther-

 

 

 

sufficient millivoltage.

mopile terminals of gas valve. Should read 325 millivolts

 

 

 

 

 

minimum with optional wall switch “OFF.” Replace faulty

 

 

 

 

 

ODS system if reading is below specified minimum.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C. Plugged burner orifice.

Check burner orifice for stoppage and remove.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D. Defective door switch (located at

Remove door frame (see instructions).

 

 

 

lower right corner of door frame).

 

 

 

 

 

Remove two (2) screws from switch mounting bracket, pull

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

switch out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jumper wire across terminals of door switch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

If burner comes on, door switch is defective. Replace.

 

 

 

 

4.

Frequent pilot outage

A. Pilot flame may be too low or

Clean and/or adjust pilot flame for maximum flame impinge-

 

problem.

blowing (high) causing the pilot

ment on thermocouple (Figure 19 ).

 

 

 

safety to drop out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.

Frequent burner outage

A. Pilot flame may be too low or

Clean and/or adjust pilot flame for maximum flame impinge-

 

problem.

blowing (high) causing the valve

ment on thermopile (Figure 19 ).

 

 

 

safety to drop out.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Retain These Instructions For Future Reference Unvented Decorative Gas Fireplaces 904538 REV. E 02/2004Table of Contents Codes Combustion and Ventilation AIRClearances Location of FireplaceExample Preinstallation Installation StepsHigh Traffic Areas Windy or Drafty Areas Check Gas Type216 mm Shown in Figure Switch to the lower right rear cornerDian Electrical Code Initial appliance installation or at any time Finished Wall DetailsWith the blower kit Accordance with local building codesReplace logs if removed for pilot inspection Door SwtichFlame Appearance Low Flame High FlameAppliance Operation Wall Switch Kit Rocker Switch Switch KitOptional Equipment Forced Air KitOperation and Care of Your Appliance Maintenance Cleaning and ServicingImportant Safeguards Replacement PartsAccessories and Components CF5500 Specifications CF6500 SpecificationsSymptom Possible Causes Corrective Action Normal service To OFF. Do not force Lighting Instructions MillivoltLighting Instructions To Turn OFF GAS to ApplianceReplacement Parts List Millivolt GAS Controls MillivoltCF5500-CMN CF5500-CMP CF6500-CMN CF6500-CMP DescriptionReplacement Parts 904538 REV. E 02/2004 Orange, CA

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