Intermittent Pilot Control System Troubleshooting (Fp7 Series) - Empire Comfort Systems DVD32FP33N-4 Installation Instructions Manual

INTERMITTENT PILOT CONTROL SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING (FP7 SERIES)

Brief Description of the Components
The gas valve is fitted with a manual HI/LO knob to allow for manual
modulation of the gas outlet pressure to the appliance burner. The
controls are designed to be used with either Propane Gas or Natural
Gas and can be converted by use of an OEM supplied conversion kit.
The Digital Fireplace Control (DFC) is an automatic gas ignition
system based on a single micro-controller core. This control man-
ages all functions related to ignition, flame sensing and supervi-
sion for atmospheric applications.
The DFC can be set to provide continuous or intermittent ignition
control sequences and flame monitoring with safety shutdown in
case of failure.
The DFC is set up as a stand alone (AC powered system with
battery back up. See Lighting Instructions on page 50 and Wiring
Diagram on page 49.
Troubleshooting
Before proceeding with the procedures in the following
troubleshooting table, verify that the power supply (AC/DC
adapter) is present and that the batteries inside the receiver and/or
optional battery pack are fresh and installed with correct polarity.
Make sure all the connections between the wire harnesses and
system components are proper and positive.
Verify that the static inlet pressure meets the manufacturer's
recommended inlet pressure. If necessary adjust the line pressure
regulator.
If the recommended actions for the following troubleshooting chart
do not help to address the problem consider replacing wiring
harnesses.
Any actions performed on the gas valve must be in accordance
with this instruction manual. Likewise, any actions performed on
the DFC or other system components must be done in accordance
with the individual component instructions. Replacement
of components must be performed in accordance with this
instructions manual.
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