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Vermont Castings VCBVMN/MP  & VCPVMN/MP Room Heaters

Problem

When control knob is pressed
in and turned counterclockwise
to ignition, there is no spark at
ODS pilot.

When control knob is pressed
in and turned counterclockwise
to ignition/pilot position, there
is spark but no ignition.

ODS pilot lights but flame goes
out when control knob is
released.

Burner does not light after ODS

Possible Cause

1. Ignitor electrode positioned wrong.
2. Ignitor electrode broken.
3. Ignitor cable pinched or broken.

4. Ignitor cable not connected to ignitor

electrode.

1. Gas supply turned off.
2. Control knob not in pilot position.
3. Control knob not pressed in while in

pilot position.

4. ODS pilot is clogged.
5. Air in gas lines.

1. Control knob not pressed long

enough.

2. Safety interlock is triggered.

3. Pilot flame not touching the thermo-

couple. Problem could be result of
one or both of the following:

Partially clogged ODS pilot orifice.

Low gas pressure.

4. Thermocouple damaged.
5. Thermocouple connection loose at

gas control valve.

6. Gas control valve damaged.
1. Burner orifice clogged.
2. Gas supply pressure is very low.
1. Main burner carry over ports

clogged.

2. Gas supply pressure is very low.
1. Burner orifice is clogged.
2. Burner ports damaged.
1. Not enough air.

1. Plaque(s) is damaged.
2. Inlet gas pressure too low.
3. Control knob set between locked

positions.

1. Residues from manufacturing

processes.

1. Air passageways blocked.

2. Air in gas line.

What To Do

1. Replace ignitor electrode.
2. Replace electrode.
3. Free ignitor cable, if damaged

replace.

4. Connect cable to electrode.

1. Turn gas supply on.
2. Turn control knob to pilot position.
3. Press in control while in pilot

position.

4. Call a qualified service technician.
5. Purge gas lines and repeat ignition

operation.

1. After ODS pilot lights, keep control

knob pressed in approximately 30
seconds.

2. Wait one minute, repeat ignition

operation.

3. Contact your gas company, gas

supplier or qualified service
technician.

4. Replace thermocouple.
5. Hand tight until snug then tighten

1/4 turn with a wrench.

6. Replace gas control.
1. Clean burner orifice.
2. Contact gas supplier.
1. Clean main burner ports.

2. Contact gas supplier.
1. Clean burner orifice.
2. Replace burner.
1. Check air passageways and

burner for dirt and debris (Refer to
Maintenance section)

1. Replace burner.
2. Contact local gas supplier.
3. Turn control knob until it locks at

desired setting.

1. Will stop after a few hours of

operation.

1. Check minimum installation

clearances and air passageways
for debris.

2. Operate burner until the air is

completely purged.

pilot is lit.
Delayed ignition.

Burner backfiring during
operation.
Yellow flames during burner
operation. (VCBV)

Burner plaque(s) does not
glow. (VCPV)

Slight smoke and odor during
initial operation.
Heater produces a whistling
noise when burner is lit.

Troubleshooting

Summary of Contents for VCBV10

Page 1: ...ighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency...

Page 2: ...lace High traffic area Drafty areas This heater needs fresh outside air for ventilation to run properly This heater has an oxygen depletion sensor ODS pilot light safety system The ODS shuts down the...

Page 3: ...for each 1 000 feet above sea level DO NOT USE THIS HEATER AT AN ELEVATION ABOVE 4 500 FEET Local Codes VCBV30 VCBV20 VCBV10 VCPV30 VCPV18 VCPV10 VCPV06 Certified to ANSI Z21 11 2b 2002 Unvented Heat...

Page 4: ...directly with the space in which the appliances are installed through openings not furnished with doors are consid ered a part of the unconfined space Confined space A confined space whose volume is...

Page 5: ...ed promptly inform dealer distributor 4 Select a location for the heater that will provide maximum exposure of the radiant surface to the room but will not be subjected to accidental contact 5 Adequat...

Page 6: ...ge enough diameter to allow proper gas volume to heater If pipe is too small undue pressure loss will occur CAUTION Use pipe joint sealant that is resistant to liquefied petroleum gases Install sedime...

Page 7: ...upply piping system by closing the individual manual shut off valve Fig 7 during any pressure testing of the gas supply system at test pressures equal to or less than 1 2 psi Open Closed Manual Shut O...

Page 8: ...d turn counter clockwise to PILOT IGN and depress for five 5 seconds This will allow air to bleed from the gas system 6 Release control knob pressure and turn clockwise to OFF 7 Depress control knob w...

Page 9: ...your heater could produce increased levels of carbon monoxide If burner flame pattern shows yellow tipping follow instructions in the Troubleshooting section on page 10 NOTE Do not mistake orange fla...

Page 10: ...ontrol knob set between locked positions 1 Residues from manufacturing processes 1 Air passageways blocked 2 Air in gas line What To Do 1 Replace ignitor electrode 2 Replace electrode 3 Free ignitor c...

Page 11: ...rson Depending on the surround ings the room heater may require frequent cleaning due to excessive lint or debris Before cleaning ensure the gas supply is off and the gas control knob is in the OFF po...

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Page 16: ...use of normal wear and tear or parts that fail or become damaged as a result of misuse accidents lack of proper maintenance or defects caused by improper installation Travel diag nostic cost labor tra...

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