Midco ECONOMITE F400B-33 Installation And Service Instructions Manual Download Page 9

CONSUMER INSTRUCTIONS

MAINTENANCE

Keep the area around the burner clear and free of

combustible material,  gasoline or other flammable liquids or
vapors. Do not obstruct burner air openings or ventilation grilles
for combustion air.

The motor features permanently lubricated ball bearings and

requires no routing oiling maintenance.

CAUTION: Check the burner flame periodically. A

proper NATURAL gas flame will appear blue at the burner
face with orange and yellow tips. A proper PROPANE gas
flame will appear blue at the burner face with yellow tips.
An improper flame which is too lean will appear short and
all blue or purple. Burner cleaning and/or readjustment
may be indicated by flames that are too rich or too lean.

WARNING: If any flame is observed when the burner is

on standby, or if the ignition spark or valve operator is
heard to come on before the motor reaches operating
speed, immediately turn off the manual gas control and
burner power. A dangerous condition has developed and
must be corrected. CONTACT A QUALIFIED SERVICE
TECHNICIAN FOR CLEANING, READJUSTMENT OR
REPAIR.

Check that the pilot ignition spark does not come on before

the motor reaches operating speed. If it does, the motor
interlock switch is defective and must be replaced. (See
Section X, Motor, Blower Interlock and Centrifugal Actuator).

LIGHTING INSTRUCTIONS

See Figure 7.
1.

SET OPERATING CONTROL TO OFF OR 
THERMOSTAT BELOW ROOM TEMPERATURE.

2.

TURN MANUAL GAS COCK KNOB ON 
COMBINATION VALVE TO ON.

3.

TURN BURNER POWER ON.

4.

SET OPERATING CONTROL TO ON OR 
THERMOSTAT TO CALL FOR HEAT.

5.

IF THE PILOT FLAME IS NOT PROVEN WITHIN 15 
SECONDS THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL WILL 
SHUT OFF COMBINATION VALVE AND LOCK OUT. 
IF THE PROOF OF FLAME IS LOST DURING 
BURNER RUN AND THE PILOT IS NOT 
REESTABLISHED WITHIN15 SECONDS AFTER 30-
SECOND PRE-PURGE, THE ELECTRONIC 
CONTROL WILL SHUT OFF COMBINATION VALVE 
AND LOCKOUT. TO RESET FOR RESTART, DE-
ENERGIZE THE CONTROL BY SETTING THE 
OPERATING CONTROL TO OFF OR THERMOSTAT 
BELOW ROOM TEMPERATURE FOR AT LEAST 60 
SECONDS.

6.

REPEAT STEP 4 FOR RESTART.

TO SHUT OFF
1.

TURN MANUAL GAS COCK KNOB ON 
COMBINATION VALVE TO OFF.

2.

TURN BURNER POWER OFF.

SHOULD OVERHEATING OF THE APPLIANCE OCCUR
1.

Shut off the manual gas control to the appliance.

2.

Do not shut off the control switch to the pump or blower.

WARNING: IF PROPANE GAS IS USED AND THE BURNER IS LOCATED IN A BASEMENT, CRAWL SPACE OR

CONFINING SPACE, CONTACT YOUR GAS SUPPLIER ABOUT INSTALLING A "GAS LEAK" WARNING  DEVICE. PROPANE
GAS IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN SETTLE IN LOW AREAS OR CONFINED SPACES. THIS WOULD CREATE A
DANGER OF EXPLOSION OR FIRE. IF YOU SUSPECT A GAS LEAK, FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON FRONT COVER OF THIS
MANUAL.

TROUBLE CHART

Make sure the thermostat and operating controls are calling for heat. Defective wiring or loose connections can simulate the

component defects outlined below. Check associated wiring before replacing a component.

ELECTRICAL AND FLAME CHECKS MUST BE MADE IN THE ORDER LISTED BELOW.

I.

MOTOR WILL NOT RUN
A.

Confirm 120V between strip terminals L1 and 
L2 and verify the circuit polarity and electrical 
ground between strip terminal L1 and burner 
Ground.

B.

Check for 120V between strip terminals L1 and L2.

1.

No voltage, open circuit in operating controls.

2.

No voltage, motor relay is defective.

3.

Voltage present, motor is defective.

II.

MOTOR RUNS CONTINUOUSLY, BUT NO FLAME
A.

Confirm that both Main Manual Shut-Off and 
Combination Gas Shut-Off Valves are in the 
ON position.

B.

After 30 second pre-purge, if the pilot flame is 
not proven within 15 seconds, or if the proof of 
flame is lost during the burner run and the pilot 
is not re-established within 15 seconds, the 
Electronic Control will lock out. To reset the 
control for restart, de-energize the Electronic 
Control by setting the operating control to OFF
or thermostat below room temperature for at 
least 60 seconds.

C.

Clogged pilot orifice.

D.

Pilot regulator misadjusted or defective.

E.

Defective spark electrode or ignition control.

F.

Defective high tension wire.

G.

Wrong pilot orifice.

H.

Defective pilot valve.

I.

Pilot air tube clogged.

J.

Incorrect spark gap.

K.

Pilot regulator vent clogged.

III. MOTOR RUNS, PILOT WILL NOT LIGHT, FLAME

SAFEGUARD REMAINS "SET".
A.

Defective centrifugal actuator.

B.

Defective blower interlock switch.

C.

Slow motor.

D.

Defective ignition control.

IV. PILOT LIGHTS, NO MAIN FLAME, RELAY LOCKS 

OUT
A.

Poor pilot flame adjustment.

B.

Clogged pilot air tube.

C.

Defective flame rod or wire.

D.

Flame rod mislocated.

E.

Spark interference.

F.

Pilot regulator vent clogged.

G.

Defective ignition control.

V.

PILOT LIGHTS, NO MAIN FLAME, RELAY REMAINS
"SET".
A.

Defective main gas valve.

B.

Closed leak test cock.

C.

Low gas pressure.

D.

Grossly misadjusted main gas and air.

E.

Defective ignition control.

VI. SPASMODIC START

A.

Loose wiring.

*Normal Low Voltage: Burner on standby-24V min.

Burner running (Main Gas Valve
energized)-21V min.

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Summary of Contents for ECONOMITE F400B-33

Page 1: ...s or in the absence of local codes with Installation of Domestic Gas Conversion Burners ANSI Z21 8b 1993 and National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 1 1992 or latest edition s available from American Nationa...

Page 2: ...is of one square inch free area per 1 000 BTU of the total input rating of all gas utilization equipment in the combined space One grille should be located within 12 inches of the ceiling the other wi...

Page 3: ...at transfer to the primary surfaces of the heat exchanger In most cases the existing combustion chamber liner formerly used for oil burner can be used if in good condition In the case of wet base boil...

Page 4: ...ing close to burner as shown in Figure 5 Use pipe joint compound approved for use with Liquid Petroleum Gases Piping must comply with local codes To obtain the maximum firing rate of 700 MBH the NATUR...

Page 5: ...bination Valve to OFF close Pilot Manual Shut Off Valve turn burner power on and set operating control to ON or thermostat to call for heat Let the blower run long enough to accomplish four air change...

Page 6: ...r Switch are turned OFF before removing any parts for service WARNING All cover plates enclosed and guards must be in place at all times except during maintenance and servicing IX PILOT The pilot is o...

Page 7: ...e switch plunger to push it past its operating point When running the actuator pulls the disk clear of the plunger To make a specific test of the interlock circuit 1 Turn burner power OFF 2 Turn Manua...

Page 8: ...justable for outlet pressure range of 2 0 W C to 5 0 W C Outlet pressure settings must be checked while the gas is flowing To adjust outlet pressure remove the seal cap for access to the adjusting scr...

Page 9: ...D AND THE BURNER IS LOCATED IN A BASEMENT CRAWL SPACE OR CONFINING SPACE CONTACT YOUR GAS SUPPLIER ABOUT INSTALLING A GAS LEAK WARNING DEVICE PROPANE GAS IS HEAVIER THAN AIR AND CAN SETTLE IN LOW AREA...

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