Rasmussen F Installation Instructions Manual - Customer Maintenance:
STEP SIX: Lighting Instructions and Operation. (continued)
TOP VIEW
FIGURE 13
PILOT FLAME
THERMOCOUPLE
1/2"
SPK3-F/FA
PILOT
FLAME
ADJUSTING
INSTRUCTIONS.
1. Adjust Pilot if necessary. With narrow long stem screw driver,
turn PILOT ADJUSTMENT SCREW clockwise to reduce size
of pilot flame or counterclockwise to increase flame.
Correctly adjusted pilot flame should be steady and soft blue
surrounding approximately 1/2 inch of thermocouple tip. Never
permit tip to exceed a dull red temperature. (See Figure Six)
SPK3-F/FA VALVE SPECIFICATIONS.
Maximum valve operating pressure is 1/2 PSI (14" WC)
Maximum ambient temperature is 300° F
Maximum valve capacity is 129,000 BTU
AGA certified to ANSI Z 21.20 and ANSI Z 21.15
SPK3-F/FA SERVICE AND TROUBLESHOOTING.
Analysis and correction of control service problems must be made by qualified gas service men only. Attempts to service or
repair the Safety Pilot by other than authorized service personnel will void the manufacturer's responsibility and guarantee.
In general, failure of control to operate may be due to the reasons noted below:
1. Pilot will not light initially:
- Check for loose thermocouple Terminal Nut connection.
- Check for improper pilot flame adjustment.
- Check that Dial is fully depressed during pilot lighting operation and held depressed for 60 seconds after lighting.
- Check for defective thermocouple.
- Check for defective thermo magnet unit.
2. Pilot / main burner clicks off after 5 to 30 minutes of burning:
- Valve and thermocouple are not defective, otherwise pilot would not initially light.
- Thermocouple is losing temperature difference between hot tip and cold junction (base).
- Check that thermocouple assembly is installed on side of burner on bracket per instructions.
- Check that only tip of thermocouple is in main burner flame.
- Remove then replace logs to alter heat radiation pattern. Ensure that glass doors are open.
- Ensure that proper size gas log set is installed. Too large of a set decreases cooling air flow.
ACCESSORY RPK1, RPK1-F10 or RMC1
• RPK1-F, RPK1-F10-F or RMC1-F
(Applies to Natural Gas Models F, FH, FX, FXH).
• RPK1-FA, RPK1-F10-FA or RMC1-FA
(Applies to Propane/LP Gas Models FA, FAH, FAX, FAXH).
See detailed instructions included with S a f e t y P i l o t Lighting Kits R P K - 1 F / F A , R P K 1 - F / F A 1 0 , or R M C - F / F A S A F E T Y
P I L O T L I G H T I N G K I T S .
CUSTOMER MAINTENANCE:
THIS BURNER IS FOR USE FOR USE IN A FULLY FUNCTIONING WOOD
BURNING FIREPLACE WITH THE DAMPER WIDE OPEN.
THE FLUE MUST VENT ALL PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION.
.
Periodically examine and clean the venting system. Once a year, a qualified agency should examine and clean the venting system of
your solid fuel burning fireplace.
Periodically check the pilot burner (if equipped) and main burner flames. The pilot burner should be free of lint and dirt for best
performance. The main burner should produce a relatively even flame from side to side. If not, the sand-granules may have become
packed and can be loosened by working a wire or knife blade under the sand or by refilling the pan as described in section four.
PARTS LIST:
- Grate
- Burner Pan
- Orifice Holder
- Orifice Spud
- Burner Plug
- Connector Tube
- 1/2" FIP x Flared Brass Fitting
- Locking PAL Nut
- Rating/ID Plate-
- Damper Stop Clamp
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Factory Installed SPK3 Safety Pilot
(models FH/FXH-S3/FAH/FAXH)-
Ember Magic
- White Sand
- Black Volcanic Ash
- Logs: Specify Front, Rear or Top and
style/size and shape (Top logs).
- Log Lifters
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