American Flame AFVK-SP Valve Kits
REV. 10-8-19 Page 10
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING: IF YOU DO NOT FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS EXACTLY, A FIRE OR EXPLOSION MAY RESULT
CAUSING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY OR LOSS OF LIFE.
1. This installation should be installed with provisions for combustion and ventilation air, must conform with local codes
or in the absence of local codes to the national fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223 latest addition.
2. This product must be on a gas supply line that is less than 1/2 psi. and an individual manual shut-off.
3. Never operate this new system with the glass fireplace enclosures (doors) in the closed position.
4. Connecting 120-volt electrical power to a valve kit directly will cause damage and will void warranty. An optional AF-
4000ADP24 adapter (step-down transformer 120VAC to 7.5VDC) can be installed to eliminate batteries. The battery
pack must remain connected to enable the solenoid or motor drive operation however the batteries can be removed.
NOTE:
VALVE BOX MUST BE LOCATED A MINIMUM OF 2-INCHES FROM SIDES OF THE BASKET GRATE AND
NEVER PLACED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OR BEHIND THE BASKET GRATE
OPERATING PROCEDURE
After installation is completed follow these steps to operate the AFVK-SP.
1. Turn ON the main gas supply and check all fittings and connections for leaks with soap and water solution.
2. Move the OFF/REMOTE slide switch on the face plate of valve box to the REMOTE position. See Fig. 20. Push the
ON
button on the remote transmitter this will start the ignition system. The pilot will begin to spark and then light. Once
the pilot is lit 2 seconds the main burner will light.
3. Adjust the main flame from
HI
to
LO
with the manual HI/LO knob on front of valve kit.
Note:
Move the OFF/REMOTE slide switch on the face plate of valve box to the OFF position then push the rocker switch
to the “I” position this will manually start the ignition system. Once the pilot is lit 2 seconds the main burner will light.
After the installation is complete follow these steps to operate the AFVK-SP-HL & AFVK-SP-MHL
1. Turn on the main gas supply and check all fittings and connections for leaks with soap and water solution.
2. Move the OFF/REMOTE slide switch on the front to the REMOTE position. See Fig. 12. Push the ON button on the
remote transmitter position this will start the ignition system. The pilot will begin to spark and then light once the pilot
is lit 2 seconds later the main burner will light.
3. Adjust the main flame from HI to LO with the HI/LO buttons on the remote transmitter.
Note:
Move the OFF/REMOTE slide switch on the face plate of the valve boxto the OFF position then push the rocker
switch to the “I” position this will manually start the ignition system. Once the pilot is lit 2 seconds the main burner will
light.
Note:
On the AFVK-SP-H/L press and release the LO button and the flame will go to LO. Press and release the HI button
and the flame will go to HI.
Note:
On the AFVK-SP-MH/L press and hold the LO button and the flame will modulate to LO. Press and hold the HI
button and the flame will modulate to HI.
Note:
On initial start up: due to air in the gas supply line it may take an extended amount of time for the pilot to light.
There is a 60 second lockout built into the module. To reset turn the rocker switch OFF then ON or push the OFF button
on the remote transmitter then push the ON button.
