Monessen Hearth SBV400 User Manual
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Figure 29 - Pilot Flame
Thermopile
Thermocouple
Turn off gas before servicing fireplace. It is recommended that a qualified service
technician perform these check-ups at the beginning of each heating season
technician perform these check-ups at the beginning of each heating season
W
ARNING
BURNER FLAME
The flames from the burner should be visually checked
The flames from the burner should be visually checked
as soon as the heater is installed and periodically during
normal operation. In normal operation, at full rate, and
after operating for about 15 to 30 minutes, the flame
should be yellow and slightly taller than the rear log.
See Figure 30.
NOTE: The type of installation, vent system
configuration, and wind effects may cause the
flame patterns to vary.
NOTE: The type of installation, vent system
configuration, and wind effects may cause the
flame patterns to vary.
Figure 30 - Burner Flame Appearance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
BURNER, PILOT AND CONTROL COMPARTMENT
Keep the control compartment, logs, and burner areas surrounding the logs clean by vacuuming or brushing at least twice a
year. Make sure the burner porting, pilot air opening and burner air opening are free of obstructions at all times.
PILOT FLAME
The flames from the pilot should be visually checked as soon as the heater
PILOT FLAME
The flames from the pilot should be visually checked as soon as the heater
is installed and periodically during normal operation. The pilot flame must
always be present when the fireplace is in operation. See Figure 29. The pilot
flame has three distinct flames, one engulfing the thermopile, one engulfing the
thermocouple, and the other reaching to the main burner.
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BURNER
Inspect area around the injector. Remove any lint or foreign material with a
Inspect area around the injector. Remove any lint or foreign material with a
brush or vacuum.