Manual Operation; To Turn Off Gas To Appliance; Automatic Turn Down To Pilot; Automatic Shut Off - Maxitrol GV60 Installation And Operating Instructions Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

MANUAL OPERATION

(Only possible, when MANUAL knob is used)
Access to the pilot burner is only required for ignition with a
match.
When turning main valve knob, do not force. Knob has a slip
clutch that clicks until the end stops are reached. This allows for
manual flame height adjustment as well as adjustment to pilot
standby position.
1. STOP! Read the safety information included before proceeding.
2. Turn main valve knob to the OFF, full clockwise
3. Turn MANUAL knob to the MAN, full clockwise
4. Place ON / OFF switch (if equipped) in O (OFF) position.
5. Wait five (5) minutes to clear out any gas. Verify that no gas
is in the area around the appliance, including near the floor.
If you detect gas STOP! Follow "WHAT TO DO IF YOU
SMELL GAS" in the safety information on page 2. If no gas
is present, proceed to step 6.
6. Place ON / OFF switch (if equipped) in I (ON) position.
7. With the MANUAL knob in MAN position a manual pilot valve
operator and piezo ignitor (optional) are accessible.
8. Fully push down manual pilot valve operator and hold in, to
start pilot gas flow (see figure 32).
Ignition with match:
Immediately light the pilot with a match, while continuing to
hold in the manual pilot valve operator for about one (1) minute
after the pilot is lit. Release manual pilot valve operator. If pilot
does not stay lit, wait five (5) minutes and repeat.
Ignition with piezo ignitor:
Change the ignition cable from the receiver to the valve. Push
in the piezo ignitor to ignite. If pilot does not stay lit, wait five (5)
minutes and repeat.
If the pilot does not stay lit after several tries, turn the gas
control knob (main valve knob) to OFF and proceed to step 12.
9. If applicable, replace pilot access panel before proceeding.
10. Turn MANUAL knob to the ON, full counterclockwise
position.
11. Turn main valve knob to the full ON, full counterclockwise
position.
12. If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions TO
TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE (below).
Piezo Ignitor
(optional)
ON / OFF Switch
(optional) in
ON Position
8 Wire
Receiver Jack
Microswitch
Figure 32: Combination control, cover

TO TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE

1. Place ON / OFF switch (if equipped) in O (OFF) position.
2. If gas control is accessible turn main valve knob to the OFF full
clockwise

AUTOMATIC TURN DOWN TO PILOT

3 Hour No Communication Function
▪ The valve will turn to pilot flame if there is no communication
position. between handset and receiver for a 3 hour period. The fire will
position. continue to function normally when communication is restored.
Receiver Overheating
The valve turns to pilot flame if the receiver temperature is higher
than 176 °F / 80 °C. If batteries are installed in the receiver the
temperature must not exceed 140 °F / 60 °C.
NOTE:
1 Hour Turn Down
(optional; requires special receiver and handset software)
▪ The valve will turn to pilot flame if there is no motor movement
over a 1 hour period.

AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF

Countdown Timer
▪ At end of countdown time period, the fire shuts off. The Count-
down Timer only works in Manual, Thermostatic, and Eco
Modes. Maximum countdown time is 9 hours and 50 minutes.
Low Battery Receiver
▪ With low battery power in the receiver the system shuts off the
fire completely. This will not happen if the power supply is inter-
rupted.
On-Demand Pilot (5 Day Shut-Off)
▪ This green feature eliminates gas energy consumption during
extended appliance inactivity. The system automatically extin-
guishes the pilot when the appliance is inactive for an extended
period of time. This feature helps the consumer realize cost
benefits by automatically eliminating energy consumption dur-
Connection
ing non-heating months and limited use.
Piezo Ignitor Tab
2.8 x 0.8 mm
2 Thermocouple Shut Off
nd
(optional)
MANUAL Knob
▪ The system shuts off the fire if the main burner does not com-
in MAN Position
pletely ignite approximately 20 seconds after ignition or after
pushing
Manual Pilot
Valve Operator
NOTE:
Main Valve Knob
in OFF Position
position.
In Manual Mode the main burner can be turned back ON
after the temperature is below 140 °F / 60 °C (with bat-
teries in receiver) or 176 °F / 80 °C (without batteries in
receiver). In Thermostatic Mode, the main burner turns
back ON automatically.
button.
Before the next ignition there is a 2 minute waiting pe-
riod. If the thermocouple is then still too hot, you will
hear a long beep.
FOR OEM USE ONLY
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