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XG0305

MD34-BV Homefire

Maintenance

Troubleshooting 

If your fireplace still does not operate correctly, consult your dealer or 
the manufacturer.

All service and repairs should be performed by a qualified 
agency.

All spare parts, optional fans (see optional fan instruction guide), and 
optional trim finishes are available from the manufacturer or your local 
dealer.

HONEYWELL SV 9500 /SV9600

Troubleshooting Sequence

noTE:

Before Troubleshooting, Familiarize Yourself With

The Startup And Checkout Procedure.

· TurnGasSupplyoff
· Setthermostatto

call forheat

SV9500/SV9600
ispowered
(24VaCnominal)

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

YES

NO

NO

NO

START

Igniterwarmsup
andglowsred.

PilotValveopens.

Turngason.
PilotBurnerlights?

MainValveopens?

SYSTEMoK

unplugPilotBurnerCable,
MeasureVoltageat
SV9500/SV9600HSI
Terminals(24VaC
nominal, SeeInSET)

ReplaceIgniter/
FlameRodassembly.

ReplaceIgniter/
FlameRodassembly.

ReplaceSV9500/SV9600

MeasureVoltagetoSV9500
/SV9600. Voltagemust
beatleast19.5VaC

DiscardoldIgniter/
FlameRodassembly.

ReplaceIgniter/Flame
Rodassemblyandretain.
RestartTroubleshooting
Sequence. Doesmain
valveopen?

Replace
SV9500/
SV9600

Check
Transformer
LineVolt
Supply

Replace
SV9500/
SV9600.
Saveold
Igniter/Flame
Rodassembly
forservice.

INSET

HSI

Terminals

CHECK:

· Linevoltagepower

· Lowvoltage transformer

· LimitController

· Thermostat

· Wiring

· airprovingswitchon

combustionairblowersystem

· Ventdamper(ifused) isopen

andendswitchmade

Gas Control Valve

Pilot  Burner Adjustment

1.

  Locate Pilot Adjustment Screw. 

(See figure 12.)

2.

  Adjust pilot screw to provide properly sized flame as shown in 

 

figure 13).

3.

  After installing or servicing, leak test with a soap solution with 

main burner on. Coat pipe and tubing joints, gasket etc. with soap 
solution. Bubbles indicate leaks. Tighten any areas where the 
bubbles appear until the bubbling stops completely.

MD34-BV-I

Figure 13. 

Pilot Burner

Troubleshooting

The following is a troubleshooting chart of possible problems:

 

PROBLEM 

 

CORRECTIVE ACTION

  Noisy Pilot Flame 

Locate pilot adjustement screw on gas 
control valve. Flame is decreased by 
turning adjustment screw clockwise.

  Pilot won’t ignite   

Disconnect remote wires and try to 
light pilot. If pilot now works, remote 
connections are faulty. Check wiring 
diagram 

figure 

12

.

  Main burner will 

1. Check wiring (

see figure 12

).

 

not light 

2. Check wall switch for proper con-
nection.

MD34-BV

Figure 12. 

Sit Nova 820 

gas valve

.

Manifold Pressure

Test Connection

Pilot Adjustment Screw

Vent Safety Switch

Inlet

Pressure

Power

Generator

Thermocouple

Connection

Wall Switch

T

P

-T

H

T

P

T

H

Summary of Contents for MD34-BV Homefire Plus

Page 1: ...or s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Warning Improper installation adjustment altera tion service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage Refer to this manual For assistance or additional information consult a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier For Your Safety Do not store or use gasoline or ...

Page 2: ...tory built gas fireplaces Installation repairs should be done by a qualified contractor Installations in Canada must conform to the current CAN CGA B 149 1 and 2 Gas Installation Code and local regulations If the optional air circulating fan kit is installed it must be electrically grounded in accordance with CSA C22 1 Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and or Local Codes Installations in the USA mus...

Page 3: ... 15 32 30 38 Figure 2 Framing dimensions Framing 33 15 3 4 39 When sheetrock is not used behind the fireplace fram ing depth may be reduced to 15 Figure 3 Corner framing dimensions 22 42 0 clearance to corners only 33 59 3 8 Installing a Shelf Over the Fireplace When installing a shelf over the top of the fireplace the minimum al lowable clearance from the top of the fireplace to a shelf is 16 Pro...

Page 4: ...er brass trim may be connected to a wall switch The valve generates its own power on a millivolt circuit Use only low voltage wire and DO NOT connect any external power to it Refer to Figure 12 for wiring requirements Note The switch location must not exceed 30 from the fireplace Figure 4 Gas line access During any pressure testing of the gas supply piping that excedes 1 2 psig 3 5 kPa the applian...

Page 5: ... of energy has prompted us to manufacture many models of fireplaces which are hot fuel and energy efficient Please be aware temperatures over the mantel will rise above nor mal room temperature and walls above fireplace may be hot to touch We recommend careful consideration be given to the effects of elevated mantel temperatures which may be in excess of product design for example candles plastic ...

Page 6: ...L2 Figure 7a Wiring for optional air circulating fan kit Figure 7b Wiring schematic for optional fan kit Installing the Log Set The ME34 BV is supplied with four 4 soft fibre logs Logs A and B are permanently attached to a fibre base which is pre installed by the factory To install the two small logs C and D simply place them onto their mating positions as shown in figure 8a below When log set is ...

Page 7: ...y reverse the steps above Figure 9 MD34 BV insert INSET 1 Tab INSET 2 Mounting Bracket Venting Plate Front Slot Removing and Installing the Door Removing the door surround The door surround is held in place by two metal clips at the top and one magnet on each side To remove the surround pull the bottom outwards and lift upwards until the slots A are clear of tabs B in the door You may need to use ...

Page 8: ...n Model MD34 BV 3 Push in gas control knob slightly and turn clockwise to Off Do not force 4 Flip up lower trim 1 Turn off remote switch 2 Flip down lower trim 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Flip down lower trims 3 Push in gas control knob and turn clockwise to OFF 4 Wait five 5 minutes to clear out any gas Smell for gas including near the floor If you then smell gas STOP...

Page 9: ...to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbour s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions 1 Turn off remote switch 2 Flip down lower trim 3 Turn the switch on the gas control to Off 4 Flip up trim 1 STOP Read the safety information above on this label 2 Flip down lower trims 3 Turn switch on th...

Page 10: ...cribed below will adjust both the main burner and the ember burner To raise the flame height turn the black knob located behind the lower trim counterclockwise To lower the flame height turn clockwise Gas Control Knob Shown in Pilot postion Hi Lo Adjustment Knob Figure 11 Hi Lo Adjustment on Model MD34 BV gas valve Cleaning When the fireplace is first activated there may be some smoking and a visi...

Page 11: ... rm er LineVo lt Sup p ly Rep lace SV9500 SV9600 Saveo ld Ig niter Flam e Ro da ssem b ly fo rservice INSET HSI Terminals C H EC K Linevo ltag ep o w er Lo wvo ltag e transfo rm er Lim itC o ntro ller Therm o stat W iring a irp ro vingsw itcho n co m b ustio nairb lo w ersystem Ventd am p er ifused iso p en andendsw itchm ad e Gas Control Valve Pilot Burner Adjustment 1 Locate Pilot Adjustment Scr...

Page 12: ...ts not manufactured or supplied by The Companies 2 The Montigo Gas Appliance must be subjected to normal use The Gas Appliances are designed to burn gas only Burning conventional fireplace fuels such as wood coal or any other solid fuel will cause damage to the Gas Appliance will produce excessive temperatures and will result in a fire hazard Limitations On Liability It is expressly agreed and und...

Page 13: ... Horizontal Trim Kits 2 4 piece fibre logset Available Options and Accessories 3 3 Fan Pack 4 Variable Speed Blower Kit 5 Hand Held Remote Control 6 3 Piece Picture Frame Surround PFO 7 4 Piece Picture Frame Surround PFS 8 Door Cover Square DF0 9 Door Cover Arched DFA 2 3 4 6 7 5 8 9 ...

Page 14: ...Canadian Heating Products Inc Langley BC V4W 4A1 Montigo Del Ray Corp Ferndale WA 98248 XG0305 Rev 03 09 2002 ...

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