Vashon (Avanti DVS FS) - Avalon

PIPILOT ADJP IPILOT ADJ24 MaintenanceHow this Heater WorksWarningThis heater was designed with safety as the primary concern. Many of the componentsinside this heater are for safety purposes. Therefore, only certified gas servicetechnicians should service this heater.What Turns the Main Burners On and OffThis heater uses a millivolt system to control its operation (a millivolt is a very small amount ofelectricity). The thermopile and thermocouple generate electricity when heated by the pilot flame.This electricity is used to operate the gas valve. Without enough electricity, the gas valve will not turnon. That is why when starting the pilot the gas control knob has to be pressed in long enough for thethermocouple to heat up and generate enough electricity. The thermopile provides power for theON/OFF switch, remote control, or thermostat (see the illustration below). Because the thermopilegenerates the electricity needed to turn the heater on and off, this heater can be operated when thepower is out (although the blower will not run).When heated, the thermopilegenerates electricity (a very smallamount, measured in "Millivolts").This electricity isused to operate themain burners.ONL OTOFFVENTHILOThe main burnersare switched on andoff using theelectricity generatedby the thermopile.The ON/OFF switch,remote control, orthermostat controlthe circuit to the mainburner.MAIN BURNERONOFFWhat Prevents Gas Buildup¥ This appliance utilizes a high-technology gas valve in conjunction with a pilot flame to ensure no gasbuilds up inside the firebox.¥ The thermocouple (next to the pilot) senses when the pilot flame is lit. If the pilot flame goes out, thisthermocouple no longer generates electricity, causing the gas valve to automatically shut off all gas tothe heater, preventing the pilot or burner from spilling gas into the firebox.Pilot FlameThe pilot flame is a time-provencomponent that eliminates the possibilityof gas buildup inside the firebox.Gas ValveThis high-technology valve automaticallyshuts off all gas if it does not receive a signalfrom the thermocouple. If any component isdamged or sensing a malfunction, or if thewiring is damaged, it will shut off all gas.ONO TLOFFHILOVENTExternal Shut Off ValveThis valve is placed on the gas lineto shut off gas to the applianceduring maintenance procedures.ThermocoupleThe thermocouple generates a smallamount of electricity. If the pilot flamegoes out, the gas valve automaticallyshuts off all gas.Ceramic GlassThe glass in your heater is the mostdurable glass available. It has beentested to be extremely resistant tobreakage and temperature changes.Travis Industries 93508102 091002