A. Standing Pilot Ignition System (continued)

3. (continued)

C. Valve.

Turn the valve knob to the ON position. Place the ON/OFF switch in

 

 

the ON position. Check the millivolt meter a the thermopile terminals.

 

 

The millivolt meter should read greater than 125mV. If the reading

 

 

is acceptable, and if the burner does not come on, replace the gas

 

 

valve.

 

 

 

 

D. Plugged burner orifice.

Check the burner orifice for stoppage. Remove stoppage.

 

 

 

 

E. Wall switch or wires.

Check the wall switch and wires for proper connections. Place the

 

 

jumper wires across the terminals at the wall switch. If the burner

 

 

comes on, replace the wall switch. If the wall switch is OK, place

 

 

the jumper wires across the wall switch wires at the gas valve. If the

 

 

burner comes on, the wires are faulty or connections are bad.

 

 

 

4. Frequent pilot outage

A. Pilot flame may be too high or

Clean thermocouple and adjust the pilot flame for proper flame

problem.

too low, or blowing out (high

impingement. Follow lighting instructions carefully.

 

pressure), causing pilot safety

 

 

to drop out.

 

5. The pilot and main

A. No LP in tank.

Check the LP (propane) tank. Refill the fuel tank.

burner extinguish while in

 

 

B. Improper gas inlet pressure.

Verify with manometer. NG should read 5-14 inches w.c. LP should

operation.

 

read 10-14 inches w.c.

 

 

 

C. Inner vent pipe leaking exhaust

Check venting system for damage. Replace/repair improperly

 

gases back into the system.

assembled pipe sections.

 

 

 

 

D. Glass installed improperly.

Check to ensure glass is installed properly. Replace glass panel

 

 

assembly.

 

E. Thermopile or thermocouple.

Replace pilot if necessary.

 

 

 

 

F. Improper vent cap installation.

Check for proper installation and freedom from debris or blockage.

 

 

 

 

G. High limit switch has been

This appliance is equipped with an auto reset high limit switch

 

automatically activated.

which will shut down the appliance if it spills under flue blockage or

 

 

excessive negative pressure conditions. Shut off the appliance and

 

 

the gas supply. Do not attempt to operate the appliance until it has

 

 

been examined by a qualified service technician.

 

 

 

6. Glass soots.

A. Flame impingement.

Adjust the log set so that the flame does not excessively impinge on

 

 

it. Refer to log instructions.

 

B. Improper air shutter setting.

Refer to manual for shutter set points. Ensure that set point is correct

 

 

for appliance/gas type. If unit has adjustable shutter, it may be

 

 

necessary to increase shutter opening.

 

C. Debris around air shutter.

Inspect the opening at the base of the burner. NO MATERIAL

 

 

SHOULD BE PLACED IN THIS OPENING.

7. Flame burns blue and lifts

A. Insufficient oxygen being

Ensure that the vent cap is installed properly and free of debris.

off burner.

supplied.

Ensure that the vent system joints are tight and have no leaks.

 

 

Ensure that no debris has been placed at the base of, or in the area

 

 

of the air holes in the center of the base pan beneath the burner.

 

 

Ensure that the glass is tightened properly on the unit, particularly on

 

 

top corners.

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BCBV36I, BCBV36 specifications

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