WIRING (MILLI-VOLT)

WARNING

Label all wires prior to disconnection

WARNING

 

 

 

when servicing controls. Wiring errors

 

Do not connect to 110 volt supply.

can cause improper and dangerous

 

 

operation. Verify proper operation after

 

 

servicing.

 

 

Pilot

THTP

Milli-volt

 

 

Valve

 

 

TP

TH

Switch

 

 

 

 

 

 

Optional

Wall Switch

 

 

 

or Remote Reciever

 

 

 

Figure 7 - Wiring Diagram

 

 

The Milli-Volt (thermopile) is a self powered combination gas con-

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING

 

 

 

be suitable for millivolt operation. The optional wall switch must be

 

 

 

trol that does not require 110VAC to operate. Refer to Figure 8 and

 

 

 

 

 

installation instructions provided with optional wall switch or remote

 

 

Keep wiring away from heat

control for wiring instructions. A maximum length of 15 feet of 18awg

 

 

source and hot surfaces.

two conductor wire is to be used for wall switch. Note switches must

 

 

 

 

 

mounted outside the firebox. The remote receiver location must not

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

exceed a temperature of 120“ F.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONNECT

 

CHECKING SYSTEM OPERATION

 

 

 

 

METER

METER

CHECK

 

 

TO

LEADS TO

READING

 

 

 

The milli-volt system and individual components may be

TEST

 

 

TEST

TERMINALS

SHOULD BE

checked with a millivolt meter having a 0-1000MV range.

A

 

COMPLETE

TH & THTP

Min. 100 mV

Conduct each check shown in chart below by connection

 

 

 

 

SYSTEM

 

 

meter test leads to terminals as indicated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

B

 

THERMOPILE

TP & THTP

Min. 325 mV

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUTPUT

 

 

A.COMPLETE MILLI-VOLT SYSTEM CHECK

("A" READING - CONTACTS CLOSED - CONTROL KNOB "ON" - MAIN BURNER SHOULD BE COME ON)

a.If the reading is more than 100 millivolts and the automatic valve still does not come on - replace the control.

b.If the closed circuit reading (“A” reading) is less than 100 millivolts, determine cause for low reading — proceed as follows:

B.THERMOPILE OUTPUT READING CHECK

(“B” READING - CONTACTS OPEN - MAIN BURNER OFF)

a.325 millivolts minimum. If the minimum millivolt reading is not obtainable, readjust pilot for maximum millivolt output. If millivolt reading is still below minimum specified, replace thermopile.

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Monessen Hearth VWF36, VWF30, VWF18 manual Wiring MILLI-VOLT, Keep wiring away from heat, Source and hot surfaces