Empire VFIL18N, Installation Instructions And Owner'S Manual

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Standard, Display, Timer/Thermostat RF Remote Handset
• Simultaneously press and hold the OFF and (large flame)
buttons until a short beep confirms the start sequence has be -
gun; release buttons.
• Continuing beeps confirm the ignition is in process.
• Once pilot ignition is confirmed, there is main gas flow.
• After the ignition the remote will go automatically into tem -
perature control mode.
NOTE: If the pilot does not stay lit after several tries, turn the
main valve knob to OFF and follow the instructions "Turn Off
Gas to Appliance" (See page 25).
TO TURN OFF APPLIANCE
Press OFF button on remote handset.
NOTE: Press
(small flame) to turn main gas to pilot gas.
ADJUSTMENT - FLAME HEIGHT
Standard, Display, Timer/Thermostat RF Remote Handsets
• In standby mode: Press (large flame) to increase flame
height.
• Press (small flame) to decrease flame height or to set appli -
ance at pilot flame.
• For fine adjustment tap the large/small flames.
Quick Flame Adjust - Display, Timer/Thermostat RF Remote
Handset
• If (large flame) or (small flame) are pressed for 0.5
seconds, the motor will turn the valve to high fire or pilot
flame.
NOTE: If the appliance will not operate, follow the instructions
"TURN OFF GAS TO APPLIANCE" (See page 25).
SETTING °C/24 HOUR OR °F/12 HOUR CLOCK
Display, Timer/Thermostat RF Remote Handsets
• Press
OFF
and (small flame) until display changes from
Fahrenheit/12 hour clock to Celsius/24 hour clock and vice
versa.
AUTOMATIC OPERATION
WARNING
Wiring of valve and receiver must be completed before start-
ing ignition. Failure to do so could damage the electronics.
SETTING THE ELECTRONICS CODE
NOTE: The remote control and receiver are pre-programmed at
the factory. However, if for some reason they do not communicate
to each other, follow these steps to re-program.
Radio Frequency Remote
A code is selected automatically for all Mertik Maxitrol electron-
ics from among 65,000 random codes available. The receiver has
to learn the code of the handset:
• Press and hold the receiver's reset button (see figure 18) until
you hear two (2) beeps. After the second, longer beep, release
the reset button.
• Within the subsequent 20 seconds press the (small flame)
button on the remote handset until you hear an additional
long beep confirming the code is set.
NOTE:
This is a one time setting only, and is not required when
changing the batteries in the remote or receiver.
TO TURN ON APPLIANCE
WARNING
When pilot ignition is confirmed, motor turns automatically
to maximum flame height.
• Turn MANUAL knob to the ON, full counterclockwise
position (See Figure 21).
• Place ON/OFF switch (if equipped) in (ON position).
Figure 18
Figure 19 Figure 20
VFIL SERIES REMOTE ELECTRONIC IGNITION AND CONTROL SYSTEM