TROUBLESHOOTING

BBV, SBV Series Natural Vent Gas Fireplaces

ELECTRONIC IGNITION

START

1.Turn gas supply off.

2.Turn ON/OFF switch to “ON” Power to module (24V Normal)

YES

NO

Check: Line voltage (120VAC)

Low voltage transformer (19.5 minimum VAC)

 

 

 

 

 

 

ON/OFF switch

 

 

Wiring connections

 

 

 

 

 

Is there a spark across ignitor sensor gap?

YES

NO

Unplug ignition lead and check spark at module (24VAC normal).

Is spark OK?

YES

NO

Replace module

Turn on gas.

Does pilot burner light?

YES

Does spark stop when pilot is lit?

YES

Does main burner light?

YES

Does system run until ON/OFF switch is in “OFF” position?

YES

END OF TROUBLESHOOTING

A.Check ignition cable ground wiring, ceramic insulator and gap. Correct if necessary.

B.Does ignition cable show signs of melting or buckling?

Take protective action to shield cable and boot from excessive temperatures.

NO

A. Are all manual gas valves open?

Are supply tubing and pressure good?

 

 

Are pilot burner orifies blocked?

B.Check electrical connections between module and pilot operator on gas control.

C.Check for 24VAC across PV-MVPV terminals. If voltage is correct, replace gas control.

If voltage is not correct, replace module.

NO

NOTE: If Module goes into lockout, reset system.

A. Check continuity of ignition cable and ground wire.

 

 

 

 

 

 

B. Clean flame rod.

 

 

C. Check electrical connections between flame rod and module.

 

 

D. Is ceramic flame rod insulator cracked?

 

 

E. Is pilot flame a steady blue? Does flame cover flame rod?

 

 

If not, adjust pilot flame. Replace module if problem persists.

NO

A. Check for 24VAC across MV-MVPV terminal.

 

Replace module if there is no voltage.

 

B.Are electrical connections between module and gas control good?

If connections are good, replace gas control or gas control operator.

NO

NOTE: If Module goes into lockout, reset system.

 

 

A. Check continuity of ignition cable and ground wire.

 

 

 

 

NOTE: If ground is poor or erratic, shutdown may

 

 

occasionally occur even though operation is normal at

 

 

 

 

time of checkout.

 

 

B. Is pilot flame a steady blue? Does flame cover flame rod?

 

 

 

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Monessen Hearth SBV400, SBV500, BBV400 operating instructions Occasionally occur even though operation is normal at

SBV400, BBV400, SBV500 specifications

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