Operating instructions

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RFSDV22/32/42 Freestanding Direct Vent Fireplace

SIT 630 Gas Valve

NOTE: Before trouble shooting the gas control system, be sure external gas shut off is in the "On" position.

WARNING: Before doing any gas control service work, remove glass front.

Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action

1. Spark ignitor will not light A. Defective or misaligned Using a match, light pilot. If pilot lights, turn off

electrode at pilot. pilot and push the red button again. If pilot will not

light - check gap at electrode and pilot-should be

1/8" to have a strong spark.

B. Defective ignitor (Push Button) Push Piezo Ignitor Button. Check for spark at

electrode and pilot. If no spark to pilot, and elec

trode wire is properly connected, replace ignitor.

2. Pilot will not stay lit after A. Defective pilot generator Check pilot flame. Must impinge on thermocou

carefully following lighting thermocouple. ple. Clean and or adjust pilot for maximum flame

instructions. impingement on thermocouple.

B. Defective automatic valve Turn valve knob to "Pilot". Maintain flow to pilot;

operator. millivolt meter should read greater than 10 mV.

If the reading is okay and the pilot does not stay

on, replace the gas valve. Note: An interrupter

block (not supplied) must be used to conduct this

test.

3. Pilot burning, no gas to A. Sensing bulb not in proper Make sure sensing bulb is located in bracket on

burner, Valve knob "ON". location. the lower right hand side of fireplace.

B. Temperature sensing bulb Carefully examine sensing bulb and capillery tube

damaged or tubing to bulb for damage. If tubing is kinked, replace gas valve.

kinked

4. Frequent pilot outage A. Pilot flame may be too low Clean and/or adjust pilot flame for maximum flame

problem. or blowing (high) causing the impingement on thermocouple.

pilot safety to drop out.

B. Possible blockage of the vent Check the vent terminal for blockage (recycling flue

terminal. gases).

Troubleshooting the Gas Control System