Empire Comfort Systems VF24FP3-1 - Manual (Page 15)

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Figures 14 and 17 show a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct
flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple. The
flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. A slight
yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner flame
meet. Figures 15 and 18 show an incorrect pilot flame pattern. The
incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple. This will
cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple cools, the
heater will shut down.
VF24FP3-1 PILOT
Correct Flame Pattern
Figure 14
Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
Figure 15
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 14
• See Troubleshooting, page 18.
Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot
Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot
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 end
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 16
VF24FP2-1 PILOT
Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
Figure 17
Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
Figure 18
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 18
• See Troubleshooting, page 18.
PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS