Maintenance; Cleaning The Standing Pilot Control System - Majestic fireplaces NVC36 Installation And Homeowners Operating Instructions

Majestic Fireplaces
Burner and Burner Compartment
It is important to keep the burner and the burner
compartment clean. At least once per year the logs and
lava rock/ember material should be removed and the
burner compartment vacuumed and wiped out. Remove
and replace the logs as per the instructions in this
manual.
Always handle the logs with care as they
are fragile and may also be hot if the
fireplace has been in use.
FK24 Fan Assembly
The fan unit requires periodic cleaning. At least once
per month in the operating season, open the lower
louvre panels and wipe or vacuum the area around the
fan to remove any build up of dust or lint.
Brass Trim
Clean the brass trim pieces using a soft cloth lightly
dampened with lemon oil. Do not use water or
household cleaners on any brass components.
Cleaning the Standing
Pilot Control System
The burner and control system consists of
•
burner tube
•
pilot assembly
•
millivolt gas valve
Most of these components may require only an occa-
sional checkup and cleaning and some may require
adjustment. If repair is necessary, it should be
performed by a qualified technician.
CAUTION: Logs may be hot!
1. Turn off pilot light at gas valve side.
2. Let fireplace cool if it has been running.
3. Remove window frame assembly. (Refer to Window
Frame Assembly Removal section)
4. Remove logs.
5. Vacuum burner compartment especially around
orifice primary air openings.
6. Visually inspect pilot. Brush or blow away any dust
or lint accumulation.
7. Reinstall logs.
8. Ignite pilot - Refer to Lighting Instructions.
9. Reinstall window frame assembly.
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Maintenance

•
gas orifice
•
thermopile
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. 21)
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 factory and should only
be adjusted, if necessary, by a qualified service techni-
cian.
Nova SIT Pilot
3/8"-1/2"
Fig. 21 Correct pilot flame appearance.
Electronic Ignition
FP392/585
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