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Pilot flame characteristics, Cleaning and servicing – Empire Comfort Systems VFSUR18-2 User Manual

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Figure 13 shows 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.

Figure 14 shows 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.
VFSUR PILOT

Correct Pilot Flame Pattern

Figure 13

Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern

Figure 14

If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 14

• See Troubleshooting, page 19.

Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot

Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figure 15)

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 15

PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

THERMOPILE

PILOT

THERMOCOUPLE

(LPG)

THERMOCOUPLE

(NATURAL)

THERMOPILE

PILOT

THERMOCOUPLE

(LPG)

THERMOCOUPLE

(NATURAL)

Annual inspection and cleaning by your dealer or qualified

service technician is recommended to prevent malfunction

and/or sooting.
TURN OFF HEATER AND ALLOW TO COOL BEFORE

CLEANING.

Remove logs, handling carefully by holding gently at each end.

Gloves are recommended to prevent skin irritation from ceramic

fibers. If skin becomes irritated, wash gently with soap and water.

Refer to manual for correct log placement.
PERIODIC CLEANING – Refer to parts diagram for location

of items discussed below.

• Do not use cleaning fluid to clean logs or any part of heater.

• Logs - brush with soft bristle brush or vacuum with brush

attachment.

• Remove loose particles and dust from the burner areas,

controls, piezo covers and grate. Don’t remove media from

inside burner box.

• Inspect and clean burner air intake hole. Remove lint or

particles with brush. Failure to keep air intake hole clean will

result in sooting and poor combustion.

ANNUAL CLEANING/INSPECTION – Refer to parts diagram

for location of items discussed below.
• Inspect and clean burner air intake hole. Remove lint or

particles with vacuum or brush. Failure to keep air intake hole

clean will result in sooting and poor combustion.

• Inspect and clean all burner ports.

• Inspect ODS pilot for operation and accumulation of lint at air

intake holes.

• Verify flame pattern and log placement for proper operation.

• Verify smooth and responsive ignition of main burner.

• Check level of ceramic media in burner. Burner should be full,

up to the level of openings in burner top.

CLEANING AND SERVICING