Operating Instructions - Empire Comfort Systems BVD34FP30(F,L)N-2 Installation Instructions And Owner's Manual

750 Millivolt System
The standing pilot (750 millivolt system) is a continuous burning
pilot. The pilot remains ON even when the main burner is OFF.
When you ignite the pilot, the thermopile produces millivolts
(electrical current) which energizes the magnet in the gas valve.
After 30 seconds to 1 minute time period you can release the gas
operate an additional one (1) to two (2) minutes before you turn the
gas control knob from the PILOT position to the ON position. This
time period allows the millivolts (electrical current) to build-up to
1. Follow the SAFETY and LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS for
standing pilot controls found in this manual and on labels found
in control compartment behind the door assembly.
CAUTION: During the initial purging and subsequent lightings,
never allow the gas valve control knob to remain depressed in
at least once every second.
2. During the operating season, leave the control valve knob in
or remote controls.
3. When the operating season is over, turn the wall switch or
remote to "OFF" and the control valve to "OFF". The system,
including the pilot light, will be shut down.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 21
The OWNER should carefully read and follow these operating
instructions at all times. Lower the door assembly to view the gas
Initial Lighting
Upon completing the gas line or turning the gas valve on after it
has been in the "OFF" position, a small amount of air will be in the
for the lines to purge themselves of this air. Once the purging is
if the gas valve is not turned to "OFF."
Pilot Flame (Figure 22)
The thermopile (standing pilot) tips should be covered with
Figure 22
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