Empire Comfort Systems CIVF-25-2 Checking Manifold Pressure, High Altitudes

Models: CIVF-25-2

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Checking Manifold Pressure

2.The appliance and its appliance main gas valve must be disconnected from the gas supply piping system during any pressure testing of that system at test pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

3.The appliance must be isolated from the gas supply piping system by closing its equipment shutoff valve during any pressure testing of the gas supply piping system at test pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (3.5 kPa).

Attention! If one of the above procedures results in pressures in excess of 1/2 psig (14" w.c.) (3.5 kPa) on the appliance gas valve, it will result in a hazardous condition.

Checking Manifold Pressure

Natural gas will have a manifold pressure of approximately 3.5" w.c. (.871kPa) for maximum input or 1.7" w.c. (.423kPa) for minimum input at the pressure regulator outlet with the inlet pressure to the pressure regulator from a minimum of 5.0" w.c. (1.245kPa) for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of 10.5" w.c. (2.614kPa). Propane gas will have a manifold pressure approximately 10.0"w.c. (2.49kPa) for maximum input or 6.3"w.c. (1.568kPa) for minimum input at the pressure regulator outlet with the inlet pressure to the pressure regulator from a minimum of 11.0"w.c. (2.739kPa) for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum of 13.0"w.c. (3.237kPa).

NOTE: The gas control is equipped with a captured screw type pressure test point, therefore it is not necessary to provide a 1/8" test point up stream of the control.

A test gauge connection is located downstream of the gas appliance pressure regulator for measuring gas pressure. The connection is a 1/8 inch 3mm) N.P.T. plugged tapping.

High Altitudes

For altitudes/elevations above 2,000 feet (610m), ratings should be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (305m) above sea level. Contact the manufacturer or your gas company before changing spud/orifice size.

Keep appliance area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids.

Pilot Flame Pattern (Figure 12 and Figure 13)

Figure 12 shows a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple and thermopile. The flame will surround the thermocouple and thermopile just below the tip. A slight yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame meet. Figure 13 shows an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple or thermopile. This will cause the thermocouple or thermopile to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the heater will shut down.

Correct Pilot Flame Pattern

Figure 12

Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern

Figure 13

If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 13

See Troubleshooting, page 15.

Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot

Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figure 14)

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 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 14

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Empire Comfort Systems CIVF-25-2 Checking Manifold Pressure, High Altitudes, Pilot Flame Pattern and Figure