REV. 4-6-2010
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1. Before lighting, smell around the appliance area for gas. If the appliance uses LP (bottled) gas, be sure to smell next
to the floor because LP gas is heavier than air. If you smell gas, immediately shut off the manual valve in the gas
piping to the appliance or, on LP at the tank. Do not try to light any appliance. Do not touch any electrical switch or
use the phone. Leave the building and call your gas supplier. If your gas supplier cannot be reached, call the fire
department.
2. The gas conrol must be replaced if it has been flooded with water. Call a qualified service technician.
3. The gas control is a safety device. It must be replaced in case of any physical damage such as bent terminals,
missing parts, stripped threads, or evidence of exposure to heat.
IMPORTANT:
Follow the operating instructions provided by the manufacturer of your heating appliance.
TROUBLESHOOTING
IMPORTANT:
An experienced qualified service technician should perform trouble-shooting procedures.
If the pilot will not stay lit:
1. Confirm that the “S” wire and the “I” wire are properly connected to the (AF-4000 MOD) modual “S” and “I” terminals.
Note: Figure #7 for terminal locations.
2. Confirm that the Spark to Pilot burner is properly grounded to the AF-4000 gas control valve and to the (AF-4000
MOD) module.
3. Check the power sorce (1) the 6-volt power adaptor or the (AF-4000 BP) battery pack connections and condition of
batteries.
4. Optional check the position of the CONTINUOUS PILOT switch on the (AF-4000 MOD) module
If main burner does not come ON when the manual switch or remote control is turned ON:
1. Confirm that the pilot sparks and lights.
2. Check the (2) pin plastic connectors that plug in the face of the AF-4000 gas control valve Note: Figure #6
3. Confirm that theAF-4000 gas control is properly grounded to the (AF-4000 MOD) module.
American Flame, Inc. 9230 Conservation Way Fort Wayne, IN 46809
Phone (260) 459-1703 Fax (260) 459-1592
Limited Warranty
American Flame, Inc. warrants the AF-4000 Valve series for 12 months from the date of purchase or installation to the original
purchaser to be free from defects in materials and workmanship. Damage to the AF-4000 Valve caused by accident, misuse,
abuse, or installation error, whether performed by a contractor, service company, or owner, is not covered by this warranty.
American Flame will not be responsible for labor charges and/or damage incurred in installation, repair, replacement, or for
incidental or consequential damage. Some states, provinces, and nations do not allow exclusion or limitations of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply. This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You
may also have other rights that vary by state, province, or nation.
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