Pilot flame characteristics – Empire Comfort Systems VFSR-24-3 User Manual

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Figures 16 and 19 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 17 and 20 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 pilot flame pattern.

Figure 16

Incorrect pilot flame pattern.

Figure 17

If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 17

• See Troubleshooting, page 21.

cleaning and Maintenance/Pilot

Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot (Figure 18 )

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.

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 18

VFSV AND VFSM PILOT

correct Pilot Flame Pattern

Figure 19

Incorrect Pilot Flame Pattern

Figure 20

If pilot flame pattern is incorrect, as shown in Figure 20

See Troubleshooting, page 21.

PILOT FLAMe cHArAcTerISTIcS

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