Direct Ignition Troubleshooting; Direct Ignition Propane/Lp Gas Conversion - Empire Comfort Systems BVD34FP30(F,L)N-2 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

DIRECT IGNITION TROUBLESHOOTING

With proper installation and maintenance, your new Gas Fireplace will provide years of trouble-free service. If you do experience a
the corrective action to be taken. Refer to page 24 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.

DIRECT IGNITION PROPANE/LP GAS CONVERSION

The conversion shall be carried out in accordance with the
requirements of the provincial authorities having jurisdiction
installation code (Canada) and with the requirements of the
WARNING: This conversion kit shall be installed by a
instructions and all applicable codes and requirements
of the authority having jurisdiction. If the information in
production of carbon monoxide may result causing property
agency is responsible for the proper installation of this kit.
The installation is not proper and complete until the operation
manufacturer's instructions supplied with the kit.
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CHECK
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 ignitor to burner gap.
b. Check high-tension lead and connector
for shorts.
c. Refer to installation instructions
troubleshooting guide for issues such
as venting.
Installer notice:
on the conversion label. Remove the backing from label and
gas valve.
Installer notice: These instructions must be left with the
appliance.
natural gas to propane/LP gas.
to operate on propane/LP gas, follow the instructions on Page
26. Please see the appropriate parts list for your model for parts
Check the items in the kit with the parts list. Notify the supplier of
any items that are missing before installing the conversion kit.
ACTION
If 120V not present, check fuse or circuit
breaker or repair wiring leading to
Turn gas on and/or purge system.
Position electrodes so tips are directly
above burner port ports and about ¼" to
3 / " above burner.
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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.
Igniter should be located 1/4" to 3/8" above
burner area.
Replace spark electrode assembly.
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