46 ADJUSTMENT
Hussong Mfg. Co., Inc. • Kozy Heat Fireplaces
#SP-34 LE & MV R.5 January 2020
11.2 Burner Flame Adjustments
WARNING: To avoid property damage or personal injury, allow the
fireplace ample time to cool before making any adjustments.
Burner flame appearance and characteristics are affected by
altitude, fuel quality, venting configuration, and other factors. After
installation, this appliance may need additional adjustments to
achieve optimum flame appearance and visual aesthetics.
11.2.1 Burner Venturi
WARNING: VENTURI ADJUSTMENT MUST BE DONE BY A QUALIFIED
SERVICE TECHNICIAN.
NOTE: Burner venturi air shutter settings have been factory set. Refer
When this appliance is first lit, the burner flames will appear blue.
During the first 15 minutes of operation, flame appearance will
gradually turn to the desired yellow appearance. If the flames remain
blue, or become dark orange with evidence of sooting (black tips),
adjustment of the air shutter opening may be necessary.
Regardless of venturi orientation, closing the air shutter will achieve a
desired yellow flame, but may produce soot on the glass. Opening the
air shutter will cause a short, blue flame that may lift off the burner.
Table 11.3, Factory Set Venturi Openings
Fuel
Air Shutter Opening
Natural Gas
1/16” (1.5mm) OPEN
Propane
5/8” (16mm) OPEN
11.2.1.1 Venturi Adjustment
NOTE: If soot is present on the glass,check log positioning before
adjusting the venturi. Logs must not block burner ports.
1. Open control compartment access panel.
1. Remove the safety barrier and glass frame assembly.
2. Remove the log set and lava rock.
3. Remove the log plates, pilot shield, and air deflector.
4. Remove (6) screws securing the mesh screen and burner.
5. Remove burner assembly from firebox.
6. Loosen screw on venturi and adjust as necessary. Re-tighten
screw.
7. Reinstall al
l components previously removed.
8. Set control compartment access panel back into position.
IMPORTANT: Slight adjustments to the venturi opening will create
dramatic results. Adjust at slight increments until desired look is
achieved. Always burn the fireplace for at least 15 minutes, and
allow the appliance ample time to cool before making any further
adjustments.
Table 11.4, Venturi Adjustment Guidelines
Flame Characteristic
Cause
Solution
Dark, orange flame
with black tips
Venturi closed too far
Open venturi slightly
Short, blue flames
Venturi open too far
Close setting slightly
Lifting (ghosting)
flames
Gas pressure too high
Venturi closed too far
Check manometer
settings
Open venturi setting
slightly
Ideal Flame Appearance
Dark, orange flames with black tips
Short, blue flames
Lifting (ghosting) flames
Venturi(s) settings closed too far. Open venturi(s) slightly.
Venturi(s) open too far. Close venturi settings(s) slightly.
Venturi settings(s) closed too far. Open venturi(s) slightly
OR gas pressure too high - check manometer settings
Lazy, yellow flames - no adjustment necessary
Figure 11.3, Burner Venturi
Air Shutter
Figure 11.4, Flame Appearance and Characteristics
