Service and maintenance suggestions – Empire Products DVC-35T-1 User Manual

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GENERAL: All furnaces have been fire-tested to check for proper

operation. This includes, main burner flame, pilot flame, fan

operation, fan control, limit control and automatic valve operation.

If the furnace fails to function on initial installation, it is advisable

to re-check the following:

1. 115 volts to the junction box.

2. Inlet gas pressure.

3. The 24 volt system.

4. Type of gas being used and that shown on the rating label.

The Service Department at Empire Comfort Systems, Inc. may

be contacted to assist in servicing furnace or a call a qualified

serviceman.
Standing Pilot Model

Servicing the Pilot and Main Burners, Pilot Orifice,

Thermocouple, and Main Burner Orifices: Disconnect the gas

supply at the inlet to the control valve. Then remove the burner

door to gain access to the above listed components.
Spark Igniter Does Not Light Pilot: With air in the gas line, such

as when the furnace is first installed or was off all summer, the

pilot flame may be too lean to ignite on the first few trials. Turn

the control valve knob to pilot position and depress the red reset

button. Holding the button down continually to bleed the line;

1. Use lighter rod to light pilot with a match.

2. Use the piezo ignitor at 30 second intervals until it lights.

If Electrode Does Not Produce Spark:

1. Check wire connections.

2. Check gap for pilot burner to the electrode tip. Should be

between 1/8” and 3/16”. Electrode wire and tip must be

more than 1/4” away from all other metal components.

If Pilot Does Not Light By Any Means:

1. Check valve knob for being in the “Pilot” position.

2. Check pilot adjustment for being full open (counterclockwise

to open).

3. If gas is available in the supply tubing, the pilot orifice and/or

pilot burner is probably restricted by a spider web. Clean

pilot assembly and relight.

If Pilot Does Not Remain On After Releasing Knob:

1. Follow instructions and hold button down longer and

harder.

2. Determine if pilot flame extends past thermocouple; if not,

adjust input or clean pilot burner.

3. Replace thermocouple if millivolts read less than 15

millivolts.

Pilot Outage During Normal Operation:

1. Check air inlet tube for a good fit.

2. Check burner door and pilot hole cover for tight seal.

3. Check input by manifold pressure gauge or gas meter.

Main Gas Valve Does Not Open When Thermostat Is Turned

To On:

1. Check for 24 volts to valve by removing one wire and

touching to the SAME TERMINAL it was on. Terminal

should have a light spark. DO NOT SHORT ACROSS

TERMINALS, AS IT WILL BURN OUT THE WALL

THERMOSTAT.

2. Thermostat wires at the wall may be shorted, so check for

a faulty thermostat.

3. To check for line voltage to furnace, remove front panel and

short across two-terminal fan control to allow fan to operate.

(Figure 15)

Cleaning Combustion (Exchanger) Assembly

A QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSON should remove the combustion

(exchanger) assembly and flue baffles. Apply air pressure to the

inside of the combustion (exchanger) assembly and flue baffles in

order to clear all passageways.
Oiling the Motor

The fan motor should be cleaned and oiled once each heating

season. Oil holes are located on the top at each end of the motor.

Use a few drops of #10 motor oil. To clean the motor, blow air

through its ventilation openings with a vacuum cleaner or low

pressure air source.

SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE SUGGESTIONS

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