Inspecting Burners - Superior Fireplaces VCM3026ZMN Installation And Operation Instructions Manual

OPERATION
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NOTE: It is safe to operate fi replace with blower
turned off. However, blower helps distribute heated
air from fi replace.
AUTO/OFF/ON
Switch
Figure 37 - AUTO/OFF/ON Blower Switch

INSPECTING BURNERS

Check pilot fl ame pattern and burner fl ame pat-
terns often.
PILOT FLAME PATTERN
Figure 38 shows a correct pilot fl ame pattern.
Figure 39 shows an incorrect pilot fl ame pattern.
The incorrect pilot fl ame is not touching the ther-
mocouple. This will cause the thermocouple to
cool. When the thermocouple cools, the fi replace
will shut down.
If pilot fl ame pattern is incorrect, as shown in
Figure 39
• turn fi replace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appli-
ance, Page 24)
• see Troubleshooting, Page 29.
NOTE: The pilot fl ame on natural gas units will have
a slight curve, but fl ame should be blue and have
no yellow or orange color.
Pilot Burner
Figure 38 - Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
(Propane/LP Shown)
Pilot Burner
Figure 39 - Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
(Propane/LP Shown)
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BURNER FLAME PATTERN
Figure 40 shows a correct burner fl ame pattern.
Figure 41 shows an incorrect burner fl ame pattern.
The incorrect burner fl ame pattern shows sporadic,
irregular fl ame tipping. The fl ame should not be
dark or have an orange/reddish tinge.
NOTE: When using the fi replace the fi rst time, the
fl ame will be orange for approximately one hour
until the log cures.
If burner fl ame pattern is incorrect, as shown in
Figure 41
• turn fi replace off (see To Turn Off Gas to Appli-
ance, Page 24).
• see Troubleshooting, Page 29.
Figure 40 - Correct Burner Flame Pattern
Thermocouple
Thermocouple
Figure 41 - Incorrect Burner Flame Pattern
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INSPECTING BURNERS
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Bright yellow burner fl ame; fl ame
will be blue next to burner
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10,000 Btu/Hr Units
Dark orange burner fl ame
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10,000 Btu/Hr Units
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