Empire Comfort Systems DVD32FP3 - Manual (Page 45)

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1. Remove glass door and place away from the fireplace.
2. Turn on gas shut off valve. Follow ignition procedure.
3. If burner does not light after spark sequence has ended, use an
insulated jumper wire (see page 43) between terminal locations
12 and 13 for fast reset function.
4. Interrupt power for 5 seconds. The green indicator light will
blink 4 times repetitively. Then retry for ignition.
5. Allow time for any raw gas to dissipate and repeat steps 3 and
4 until ignition is achieved.
6. Turn burner off and install glass door frame assembly.
7. Test ignition of burner with glass door in place.
NOTE: UNIT MUST BE PROPERLY GROUNDED FOR ELECTRONIC IGNITION TO FUNCTION.
On initial installation, or after extended periods where the fireplace has not been used, gas lines may require purging.
The installer or qualified service person may use the following purge procedures to prevent the delays that would be caused by
waiting for the lockout periods between tries for ignition.
INSULATED
JUMPER WIRE
INITIAL START UP GAS LINE PURGE
PURGE PROCEDURE
With proper installation and maintenance, your new Direct Vent Gas Fireplace will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do
experience a problem, refer to the troubleshooting guide below. This guide will assist a qualified service person in the diagnosis of
problems and the corrective action to be taken. Refer to page 44 for initial startup and GAS Line purge instructions.
SYMPTOM CHECK ACTION
No spark when system is turned to “ON”
and reset cycle* has been completed
Check for 120V between black “hot” line
at control module and “white” return at
module
If 120V not present, check fuse or circuit
breaker or repair wiring leading to
fireplace.
Spark for six (6) seconds at ignitor, but no
ignition of burner.
a. Check that gas is turned on and system
purged
Turn gas on and/or purge system
b. Check that tips of ignitor are directly
above ports on main burner. Spark is
between electrodes and not from one
electrode to burner.
Position electrodes so tips are directly
above burner port ports and about ¼" to
3/8" above burner.
c. Check for 120V at each coil on the gas
valve and listen for click, indicating gas
valve is opening.
If 120V present, but gas valve does not
click, replace gas valve.
Spark for six (6) seconds, main burner
lights, but goes out when spark stops.
Check for clean ground path between
electrode bracket and fireplace chassis.
Check wiring to wiring diagram label.
Check for broken electrode on high-tension
lead attachment to module.
Clean, position according to wiring diagram,
and repair defective electric connections. If
all electrical connections are clean and
correct, replace module.
Main burner lights normally and then goes
out.
a. Check thermostat if applicable. Turn thermostat up to call for heat or
replace
b. Check high-tension lead and connector
for shorts.
Replace spark electrode assembly
c. Refer to installation instructions
troubleshooting guide for issues such
as venting.
Repair as required.
DIRECT IGNITION TROUBLESHOOTING