Inspecting Burners - EmberGlow VFF26NLMA Owner's Operation And Installation Manual

The thermostatic control used on this model
differs from standard thermostats. You set
standard thermostats to a specific tempera-
ture such as 72 degrees. The thermostat
used on this heater senses the room tem-
perature. At times the room may exceed the
set temperature. If so, the burner will shut
Shutting Off Heater
Turn control knob clockwise
OFF position.
1. Remove screen by lifting and pulling
forward.
2. Follow steps 1 through 5 under Lighting
Instructions, page 18.
3. With control knob in PILOT position, strike
match, and hold near pilot. Press in control
knob; pilot should light.
IMPORTANT: Owner's should check pilot flame pattern and burner flame pattern often.
Incorrect flame patterns indicate the need for cleaning (see Care and Maintenance,
page 20) or service.
WARNING: Only a qualified service person should service and
repair heater. This includes maintenance requiring replacement or
alteration of components.
Figure 22, page 20, shows a correct pilot
flame pattern. Figure 23, page 20, shows an
incorrect pilot flame pattern. The incorrect pilot
flame is not touching the thermocouple. This
will cause the thermocouple to cool, which
shuts the heater off.
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in
Figure 23, page 20
• turn heater off (see To Turn Off Gas to Ap-
pliance)
• see Troubleshooting pages 22 through 25.
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OPERATION
THERMOSTAT CONTROL OPERATION
TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE
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MANUAL LIGHTING PROCEDURE

INSPECTING BURNERS

PILOT FLAME PATTERN
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off. The burner will cycle back on when room
temperature drops below the set temperature.
The control knob can be set to any comfort
level between HIGH (5) and LOW (1).
Note: The thermostat sensing bulb reacts
to the temperature depending on housing
construction.
Shutting Off Burner Only (pilot
stays lit )
Turn control knob clockwise
PILOT position.
4. Keep control knob pressed in for 30 sec-
onds after lighting pilot. After 30 seconds,
release control knob.
5. Make sure the heater screen is in place
before operating heater.
WARNING: If yellow tipping
occurs, the pilot should be
cleaned.
Notice: Do not mistake orange flames with
yellow tipping. Dirt or other fine particles enter
the heater and burn causing brief patches of
orange flame.
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