Vermont Castings DVR28 Direct Vent Gas Fireplace
Maintenance
Burner and Burner Compartment
It is important to keep the burner and the burner compartment clean. At least once per year the burner compartment should be vacuumed and wiped out.
Cleaning the Standing
Pilot Control System
The burner and control system consists of
•burner tube
•pilot assembly
•gas valve
•gas orifice
Most of these components may require only an oc- casional checkup and cleaning and some may require adjustment. If repair is necessary, it should be per- formed by a qualified technician.
Fireplace May Be HOT!!
1.Turn off pilot light at remote wall switch.
2.Let fireplace cool if it has been running.
3.Remove window frame assembly. (Refer to Window Frame Assembly Removal section)
4.Vacuum burner compartment especially around orifice primary air openings.
5.Visually inspect pilot. Brush or blow away any dust or lint accumulation.
6.Ignite pilot - Refer to Lighting Instructions.
7.Reinstall window frame assembly.
To obtain proper operation, it is imperative that the pilot and burner’s flame characteristics are steady, not lifting or floating.
Typically, the top 3/8” or 1/2” of the thermopile should be engulfed in the pilot flame. (Fig. 42)
To adjust pilot burner; (by qualified service technician)
1.Remove pilot adjustment cap.
2.Adjust pilot screw to provide properly sized flame.
3.Replace pilot adjustment cap.
The primary air shutter is set at the factory and should only be adjusted, if necessary, by a qualified service technician.
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Fig. 42 Correct pilot flame appearance.
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