Initial Start Up Gas Line Purge; Direct Ignition Troubleshooting - Empire Comfort Systems Studio DVP36DP31N-1 Owner's Manual

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.
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 47) 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.

DIRECT IGNITION TROUBLESHOOTING

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 48 for initial startup and GAS Line purge instructions.
SYMpTOM
No spark when system is turned to "ON"
and reset cycle* has been completed
Spark for six (6) seconds at ignitor, but no
ignition of burner.
Spark for six (6) seconds, main burner
lights, but goes out when spark stops.
Main burner lights normally and then goes
out.
26408-0-1009

INITIAL START UP GAS LINE PURGE

PURGE PROCEDURE
Check for 120V between black "hot" line
at control module and "white" return at
module
a. Check that gas is turned on and system
purged
b. Check that tips of ignitor are directly
above ports on main burner. Spark is
between electrodes and not from one
electrode to burner.
c. Check for 120V at each coil on the gas
valve and listen for click, indicating gas
valve is opening.
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.
a. Check thermostat if applicable.
b. Check high-tension lead and connector
for shorts.
c. Refer to installation instructions
troubleshooting guide for issues such
as venting.
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.
CHECK
INSULATED
JUMPER WIRE
ACTION
If 120V not present, check fuse or circuit
breaker or repair wiring leading to
fireplace.
Turn gas on and/or purge system
Position electrodes so tips are directly
above burner port ports and about ¼" to
3 /8" above burner.
If 120V present, but gas valve does not
click, replace gas valve.
Clean, position according to wiring diagram,
and repair defective electric connections. If
all electrical connections are clean and
correct, replace module.
Turn thermostat up to call for heat or
replace
Replace spark electrode assembly
Repair as required.
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