Empire Comfort Systems VFP36FP, VFP32FP Wiring, Maintenance, Check 750 Millivolt System Operation

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Cleaning and Pilot Maintenance

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

Warning:

Never use needles, wires, or similar cylindrical objects to clean the pilot to avoid damaging the calibrated ruby that controls the gas flow.

WIRING

Label all wires prior to disconnection when servicing controls. Wiring errors can cause improper and dangerous operation. Verify proper operation after servicing.

Millivolt thermopile is self powered, gas valve does not require 110 volts. Maximum length of 20 feet of 16 AWG to conductor wires is to be used with all optional switches.

Use the two leads (Red and Green) to attach optional components.

Check 750 Millivolt System Operation

Millivolt system and all individual components may be checked with a millivolt meter 0-1000 MV range.

 

 

REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER/

WIRING DIAGRAM

 

THERMOSTAT/ CONTROLE E

H

DISTANCE DU RECEPTEUR

 

N

(OPTIONAL) THERMOSTAT

 

 

(FACULATIVE) THERMOSTAT

 

 

(OPTIONAL) WALL SWITCH

 

GAS VALVE

INTERRUPTEUR MURAL

 

VALVE DE GAZ

(FACULTATIVE)

REMOTE/OFF/ON SWITCH

ADISTANCE/OUVERT/ FERME INTERRUPTEUR

(OPTIONAL) REMOTE CONTROL RECEIVER (FACULTATIVE) CONTROLE E DISTANCE DU RECEPTEUR

REMOTE/OFF/ON SWITCH

ADISTANCE/FERME/OUVERT INTERRUPTEUR

Remote Receiver

Use the following steps to place the remote receiver adjacent to the gas valve.

Attention: The remote receiver bracket is not used in this installation.

1.The remote receiver can not be placed behind the gas valve and burner assembly.

2.When facing the appliance, the remote receiver must be placed to the right of the gas valve.

THERMOPILE

PILOT

VEILLEUSE

THERMOCOUPLE (LPG)

THERMOCOUPLE (NATURAL)

REMOTE

OFF

ON

GAS VALVE

IF ANY OF THE ORIGINAL WIRE AS SUPPLIED WITH THIS UNIT MUST BE REPLACED, IT MUST BE REPLACED WITH NUMBER 18, 150°C

WIRE OR ITSEQUIVALENT.

SI UN DES FILS ELECTRIQUES ORIGINAUX, VENANT DU FABRICANT AVEC CETTE UNITE, DOIT ETRE REMPLACE, VOUS DEVEZ LE REMPLACER AVEC UN FIL ELECTRIQUE DE NUMERO 18,

150 ° C DU L'EQUIVALENT.

Install remote control receiver behind bottom louver.

Refer to remote control installation and operating instructions for more details on remote control.

Figure 18

MAINTENANCE

Keep the control compartment, logs and burner area surrounding the logs clean by vacuuming or brushing area at least twice a year.

THE LOGS CAN GET VERY HOT – HANDLE ONLY WHEN COOL.

Always turn off gas to the pilot before cleaning. For relighting, refer to lighting instructions located on the rating plate of the log set.

Never obstruct the flow of the combustion and ventilation air. Keep the front of the fireplace clear of all obstacles and materials.

Leave at least 36" clearance from the front of the fireplace. Screens should be closed during operation.

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