Pilot Flame Characteristics - White Mountain Hearth VFSR-16-3 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

Figures 15 and 18 show a correct pilot flame pattern. The correct
flame will be blue and will extend beyond the thermocouple. The
flame will surround the thermocouple just below the tip. A slight
yellow flame may occur where the pilot flame and main burner
flame meet. Figures 16 and 19 show an incorrect pilot flame
pattern. The incorrect pilot flame is not touching the thermocouple.
This will cause the thermocouple to cool. When the thermocouple
cools, the heater will shut down.
VFSR PILOT
Correct appearance of pilot flame.
Incorrect appearance of pilot flame.
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 16
• See Troubleshooting, page 19.
Cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot
Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figure 17 )
When the pilot has a large yellow tip flame, clean the Oxygen
Depletion Sensor as follows:
1. Clean the ODS pilot by loosening nut B from the pilot
tubing. When this procedure is required, grasp nut A with
an open end wrench.
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PILOT FLAME CHARACTERISTICS

Figure 15
Figure 16
2. Blow air pressure through the holes indicated by the arrows.
This will blow out foreign materials such as dust, lint and
spider webs. Tighten nut B also by grasping nut A.
Figure 17
VFSV PILOT
Correct Pilot Flame Pattern
Figure 18
Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern
Figure 19
If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 19
• See Troubleshooting, page 19.
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