High Altitudes; Proper Pilot Flame; Proper Main Burner Flame - Empire Heating Systems FAW-40-1SPP Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Attention! If one of the above procedures results in pressures in excess
of 1/2 psig (14" w.c.) (3.5 kPa) on the appliance gas valve, it will result
in a hazardous condition.
Checking Manifold Pressure
Both Propane and Natural gas valves have a built-in pressure regulator
in the gas valve. Natural gas models will have a manifold pressure of
approximately 4.0" w.c. (.996kPa) at the valve outlet with the inlet pressure
to the valve from a minimum of 5.0" w.c. (1.24kPa) for the purpose of
input adjustment to a maximum of 10.5" w.c. (2.615kPa). Propane gas
models will have a manifold pressure approximately 10.0" w.c. (2.49kPa)
at the valve outlet with the inlet pressure to the valve from a minimum of
11.0" w.c. (2.739kPa) for the purpose of input adjustment to a maximum
of 13.0" w.c. (3.237kPa).
A 1/8" (3mm) N.P.T. plugged tapping, accessible for test gauge connection,
is located on the outlet side of the gas control.
The built-in regulator comes on at approximately 1/4th pressure and full
on in 10 seconds.

High Altitudes

For altitudes/elevations above 2,000 feet (610m), input ratings should
be reduced at the rate of 4 percent for each 1,000 feet (305m) above sea
level. For Canadian high altitude applications, this appliance is suitable
for installation at elevations between 0 feet (0m) and 4,500 feet (1,372m)
without change.
Piezo Pilot Ignitor Instructions
Depressing the red button completely causes a spark to occur at the pilot. This
is a substitute for a match which requires opening the pilot hole cover.
To light the pilot, it is important that the electrode be 1/8" (3mm) from the
thermocouple. The spark must occur at the point the burner flame hits the
thermocouple. The end of the electrode will be red hot with the pilot on.
On a new installation with air in the gas line, it is suggested that a match
be used. The match will light the pilot faster than the piezo under this
condition.

Proper Pilot Flame

The correct pilot flame (Figure 10) will be blue, extending past the
thermocouple. The flame will surround the thermocouple just below the
tip.
Natural gas pilots require adjusting when the inlet gas pressure is above 5"
w.c. (1.245kPa). Remove the pilot cover screw on the control valve (Figure
9), and turn the adjustment screw clockwise to reduce flame. Replace pilot
cover screw to eliminate gas leakage.
LP gas (propane) will not require adjustment.
After use, cleaning may be required for the proper flame.

Proper Main Burner Flame

The correct flame will be a short, blue inner flame with a much larger, light
blue, outer flame. The burner does not have a primary air adjustment. The
flame will be correct if the factory-set pressure and orifice opening are
used. After the furnace has been operating, the burner ports may be blocked
by foreign matter carried in by combustion air. Therefore, cleaning of the
burner may be needed for proper flame.
To clean burner port disconnect the gas supply to the valve, and remove
the screws fastening the burner door. After removing the burner door from
the burner box, remove each main burner. Pilot mounting bracket will
need to be unscrewed and moved out of the way to remove all burners.
Burners can be blown out using compressed air or by blowing through
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Figure 9
them. Be sure there is no lint or foreign debris blocking the burner ports.
Reassemble using the same screws earlier removed and locate pilot in the
same position as before and noted above.
SPARK�
ELECTRODE
STANDING PILOT
THERMOCOUP LE
S PAR K�
ELEC TR ODE
P ILOT LOC ATION END VIEW
S TANDING P ILOT S HOWN
3/8" TO 1/2"�
PILOT FLAME
PILOT
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IGNITOR
IP-MODEL PILOT
Cleaning Combustion (Exchanger) Assembly
A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON should remove the combustion
(exchanger) assembly and flue baffles. Apply air pressure to the inside
of the combustion (exchanger) assembly and flue baffles in order to clear
all passageways.
Oiling the Motor
The fan motor should be cleaned and oiled once each heating season. Oil
holes are located on the top at each end of the motor. Use a few drops of
THERMOCOUPLE
BURNER
PILOT
P ILOT S HIELD
GROUND�
ELECTRODE
BURNER
FLAME�
ROD
Figure 10
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